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

FAQs

Hiring a wedding planner is an investment — one that ultimately saves you time, stress and money.

  • Time Saved.

    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.

  • Stress Minimised.

    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).

  • Money Saved.

    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.

  • Issues/Regret Avoided.

    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.

  • Experience on the Day.

    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.

  • Expertise.

    92% of couples say professional planning elevated their wedding and photography.

    Wedding planners and stylists are trained professionals with years of experience. They:

    — Translate your vision into design, which reflects your personality and story.

    — Manage theming and décor logistics, from sourcing items, to coordinating how everything looks and feels on the day.

    — They deliver cohesion, ensuring your colour palette, florals, furniture, lighting, signage and stationery feel intentional and unified.

If you’d like to learn more about how we can help you avoid the pitfalls above 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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