06/11/2026
DIY planning can absolutely work. But it works best when couples have a clear-eyed understanding of what they are actually taking on before they commit to it.
Sourcing and vetting vendors. Reviewing contracts. Managing deposits and payment schedules. Building timelines. Coordinating logistics between a venue and multiple vendors. Solving problems when something changes or falls through.
That is a part-time job on top of whatever your actual life looks like. And that is all before the wedding day even happens.
If you decide to plan on your own, please at minimum hire a professional coordinator to step in before and on the wedding day. Not for the logistics. For yourself. So you can actually be present, emotional, joyful, and in the moment on one of the most important days of your life instead of watching the clock and chasing vendors.
You planned the whole thing. You deserve to actually experience it. 💛