Chicago Wedding Photography | Destination Wedding Photographers

Don't be this bride.

Be this bride!

Being Chicago wedding photographers for the last 8 years, we’ve seen it all.  From brides that have done all of their own planning/coordination,  to mothers of the brides who sometimes become unbearable because of the stress, to wedding days that felt like they had no plan at all because the couple had no idea what to expect and plan for on their wedding day.

Then there are the events that go off without a hitch (at least it seems that way).  Everything runs smoothly, the flowers arrive on time, the band is at the right location (you laugh but this happens), the photographer is amazing, etc…  These weddings usually have an outstanding wedding planner orchestrating everything behind the scenes.  Think J-Lo in “The Wedding Planner”.  A wedding planner can be such a huge resource that we always have a conversation with our couples about getting one if they haven’t already done so.  Even if its just for the day of the wedding.

Here are our top 6 reasons to hire a wedding planner:

6. Save $ - A planner that has been in the wedding industry for years can actually help their clients save enough money on their wedding to cover the cost of hiring them! If that’s not awesome, I don’t know what is!

5. Knowledge - Planners have been in the industry long enough to know who the great vendors are, which vendors can be trusted, and who has the best business practices. A referral from a skilled wedding coordinator who has roots in the industry is priceless when you’re having to place such a high level of trust in those you previously had no knowledge of.

4. Creativity -  Wedding planners are a huge creative resource. They listen to your vision and dreams for your wedding day and bring their creativity to the process to help your vision come alive.

3. Budget -  Wedding planners have been in the industry for some time. They know what things should cost and the difference in value. They can help you navigate the sometimes confusing and murky waters of wedding price tags and balance your budget around your priorities.

2. Enjoyable Process - We’ve observed so many brides through the process of planning their wedding, and when they do it without a professional planner, oftentimes by the time the wedding comes around, the process has been so stressful that they just can’t wait for it to be over. Planning your wedding is supposed to be an enjoyable process. A good wedding planner helps you enjoy the journey.

1. Stress - The difference in the stress level of a bride who has a professional planner and one who doesn’t is obvious. When it comes to the day of your wedding, the most important thing is that you are able to relax and enjoy it. You are the bride. You don’t want to end up being the point person for issues and questions that will inevitably arise. Hiring a planner frees you and everyone you love to live in the moment on your wedding day.

We hope this information helps you have an amazing wedding!