What does a wedding planner actually do? Let's walk through the process

Author: Abby Lynch
Published: Wed 27 Aug 2025
Episode Link: https://shows.acast.com/your-wedding-unlimited/episodes/68aed870982c36846e23939a

There’s still a lot of mystery around what a wedding planner actually does—and it’s no surprise when there are so many roles that sound similar: venue coordinators, wedding coordinators, event planners… it’s easy to get confused.

In this episode, I walk you through the full process of what it looks like to work with a wedding planner (me!), from that very first enquiry, through planning, the big day itself, and even what happens after the wedding.

Whether you’re undecided about hiring a planner or just curious what we actually do, this one’s for you!

In this episode, Abby covers:

💌 What happens when you first enquire

📝 What the planning process really involves

📊 Budget support and supplier research

📋 How she runs your day from behind the scenes

💖 What support looks like after the wedding too

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Do I really need a wedding planner?”—this episode might just shift your perspective.

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