FAQs

1.Do I really need a wedding planner/stylist?

Hiring a wedding planner/stylist should be seen as an investment — one that will ultimately save you time, stress and money.

  • Planning a wedding takes most couples between 250–528 hours.

    Studies by Zola and The Knot found that couples spend:

    • An average of 250+ hours planning their wedding.

    • Up to 528 hours if they’re planning a more complex or personalised event.

    • This equates to 3–6 months of full-time work, on top of their regular workload.

  • Couples without a planner overspend by 20–30% (The Knot).

    Experienced planners:

    • Negotiate pricing and contracts with venues and vendors

    • Streamline planning and processes to avoid last-minute rush fees

    • Closely manage the production budget to avoid overspend

    • Problem-solve and use their network to establish the best possible outcome within the budget allocated.

    Ultimately, having a planner can help negate the cost of the planning service itself.

  • 96% of couples experience wedding-planning stress.

    The Knot’s 2024 survey found that:

    • 71% say that it caused conflict in their relationship.

    • 59% described it as “overwhelming.”

    • 25%+ of brides called planning their wedding the most stressful event of their lives.

    • 48% say managing the budget caused the most stress.

    For these reasons, 1 in 3 weddings now involve a planner (The Knot 2023).

  • 47% of couples regret not hiring a planner (WeddingWire, 2023).

    • 71% of couples also wish they’d hired their planner sooner.

    • When reflecting post-wedding, couples said (WeddingWire 2023):

      • They didn’t understand the scale and complexity of the project until it was too late.

      • They booked an unsuitable venue and/or vendors as they didn’t know the right questions to ask upfront.

      • They booked things out of order and had to redo work.

      • Their vision ended up less cohesive than expected.

  • Couples with planners enjoy their wedding day 2× more than those without.

    A 2022 Wedding Industry Report found that couples who hired planners:

    • Reported twice the emotional enjoyment on the day.

    • Had 70% fewer on-the-day hiccups.

    • Were 80% more satisfied with their overall experience.

  • Ultimately, wedding planners and stylists are trained professionals with many years of industry education and experience.

2. How much does it cost to engage a wedding planner/stylist?

Our fees vary depending on the scope, scale and complexity of your wedding. Here are the six key factors that ultimately influence the cost of a wedding:

  • The level of support you require significantly impacts pricing.

    For example, are you looking for:

    • Full-service planning (from help choosing your wedding venue all the way through to the recovery day)?

    • Partial planning, production and on-the-day support?

    • Creative development, design and styling only?

  • Weddings outside metropolitan Melbourne, interstate or overseas are generally more expensive as they involve:

    • Travel time for site visits and wedding day

    • Travel costs (petrol, tolls) for site visits and wedding day

    • Accommodation costs

    • Additional delivery/pick up and shipping costs

  • Every wedding is unique — and some are far more complex to execute than others.

    Complexity can mean:

    • Multi-day weddings

    • Multiple locations (ceremony, reception, after-party)

    • Tight or multi-day bump in schedules

    • Complex entertainment requirements

    • Numerous vendors

    • Complex production requirements (i.e. A/V, rigging, staging)

    • Custom-built installations

    • Complex run sheets

    • Guest transportation logistics

    • Guest accommodation requirements

    • High-profile guest management

    Complex weddings demand many more hours of planning, meetings, creative decisions, and more hands-on oversight — which is reflected in the cost.

    Even with a similar guest count, two weddings can require vastly different levels of coordination.

  • While planners don’t charge per guest, larger weddings increase logistical complexity.

    More guests means:

    • Larger-scale floorplans

    • More decor, florals and tableware

    • More seating coordination, including larger-scale seating plans, more place cards, menus and table numbers

    • Additional dietaries

    • Higher level of on-the-day coordination needed

    A 60-guest wedding is managed very differently to a 150-guest celebration.

  • The type of venue you choose affects the amount of planning required.

    All-inclusive venues with in-house teams require less planning than:

    • Warehouses

    • Blank canvas spaces

    • Private properties

    Complex venues require greater levels of power planning, bump-in scheduling, supplier coordination, permit management and contingency planning — all of which can increase costs.

  • Not all weddings require the same level of creative input.

    A pared-back, minimalist aesthetic may require less creative development than:

    • Large-scale installations

    • Custom builds or fabrication

    • Collaboration with specialist creatives (lighting designers, set builders, etc.)

    • Complex rigging, staging or draping requirements

    Highly produced, design-led weddings require significant creative time and technical oversight.

3. Do you have a minimum spend?

Please note that we have a minimum spend of $3,800 across our services, and we only offer on-the-day coordination if you are booking planning and/or styling services with us.

All of our wedding services and packages are completely bespoke, as every wedding is unique, so it’s best to set up a quick chat with us about your vision so that we can send through a tailored scope of work and quote for your consideration.

If you’d like to learn more about how we can help you avoid some common wedding planning pitfalls and make your wedding day (and the many months leading up to it) seamless and less stressful, we’d love to hear from you.

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