Why you need a wedding planner (and why you don't!)

02/19/25 • 41 min

Welcome back to Your Wedding Unlimited! 🎉 Abby, UK wedding planner and owner of Elegance Unlimited, is here to help you navigate wedding planning with ease, confidence, and a touch of fun. In this episode, Abby is tackling a big question: Do you actually need a wedding planner? She breaks down the benefits, the potential downsides, and how to decide if hiring a planner is right for your wedding.

In this episode, Abby covers:

The real benefits of hiring a wedding planner (beyond just saving time!)
Common misconceptions about what wedding planners actually do
What happens when things go wrong—and who's there to fix them
The differences between wedding planners, venue coordinators, and on-the-day coordinators
Scenarios where you don’t need a wedding planner
How a planner can actually help you save money and stick to your budget

Whether you're unsure about hiring a planner or already convinced, this episode will give you expert insight to make the best choice for your wedding.

Key Takeaways:

When You Need a Wedding Planner:

✔ You’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start

✔ You’re short on time or juggling a busy schedule

✔ You want expert guidance to avoid costly mistakes

✔ You need help finding and booking trusted suppliers

✔ You want someone there on the day to handle any hiccups

When You Might Not Need a Wedding Planner:

❌ You’re planning a super simple or small wedding (e.g., registry office + lunch)

❌ You have loads of time and love handling logistics

❌ You have a trusted support system willing to take on key roles

The Big Takeaway? Even if you plan everything yourself, make sure someone is in charge on the day—because you shouldn’t be running your own wedding!

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In this episode, Abby covers:

The real benefits of hiring a wedding planner (beyond just saving time!)
Common misconceptions about what wedding planners actually do
What happens when things go wrong—and who's there to fix them
The differences between wedding planners, venue coordinators, and on-the-day coordinators
Scenarios where you don’t need a wedding planner
How a planner can actually help you save money and stick to your budget

Whether you're unsure about hiring a planner or already convinced, this episode will give you expert insight to make the best choice for your wedding.

Key Takeaways:

When You Need a Wedding Planner:

✔ You’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start

✔ You’re short on time or juggling a busy schedule

✔ You want expert guidance to avoid costly mistakes

✔ You need help finding and booking trusted suppliers

✔ You want someone there on the day to handle any hiccups

When You Might Not Need a Wedding Planner:

❌ You’re planning a super simple or small wedding (e.g., registry office + lunch)

❌ You have loads of time and love handling logistics

❌ You have a trusted support system willing to take on key roles

The Big Takeaway? Even if you plan everything yourself, make sure someone is in charge on the day—because you shouldn’t be running your own wedding!

Stay in touch until the next episode:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourweddingunlimited/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yourweddingunlimited

Join the private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053944492595291

Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChef9jY_Ne116FZ4sLlQqbw

Email your questions and stories - [email protected]

Need more planning support:

Elegance Unlimited Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eleganceunlimiteduk/

Elegance Unlimited website - https://eleganceunlimited.co.uk/

Listener Shoutout:

Loved this episode? Share it with your engaged friends or leave a review—it helps others find the podcast! 💖

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Choosing your perfect wedding party

Welcome back to Your Wedding Unlimited! 🎉 Abby, UK wedding planner and owner of Elegance Unlimited, is here to guide you through another essential wedding planning decision—choosing your wedding party.

In this episode, Abby discusses:

💡 The politics of selecting your wedding party (and how to ignore them).

👰‍♀️ How to choose the right people to stand by your side.

💡 Creative ways to include important people who aren’t in the bridal party.

🚫 Why you don’t have to ask someone just because they expect it.

🤔 Navigating tricky situations with friends, family, and expectations.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by who to include (or exclude), this episode will help you make decisions with confidence—without the guilt!

Key Takeaways:

✅ It’s your day! You and your partner get to decide who’s in your wedding party—nobody else.

✅ Avoid choosing out of obligation. You don’t have to ask someone just because you were in their wedding or because they expect it.

✅ Struggling to fit everyone in? Get creative! Assign other meaningful roles like giving a reading, being your "something blue," or helping with wedding day logistics.

✅ Set boundaries. Don’t let family politics or pushy friends take over your vision.

✅ If you have too many close friends or family members, think outside the box—your wedding party doesn’t have to follow tradition!

Stay in touch until the next episode:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourweddingunlimited/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yourweddingunlimited

Join the private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053944492595291

Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChef9jY_Ne116FZ4sLlQqbw

Email your questions and stories - [email protected]

Need more planning support:

Elegance Unlimited Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eleganceunlimiteduk/

Elegance Unlimited website - https://eleganceunlimited.co.uk/

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Wedding trends 2025 - what’s in and what’s out?

Welcome back to Your Wedding Unlimited! This week, we’re diving into the biggest wedding trends of 2025—what’s in, what’s out, and how you can incorporate these trends into your own wedding while staying true to your unique vision. Trends come and go, but your love story is forever, so let’s explore what resonates with you!

💡 In this episode, Abby covers:

📸 Capturing memories – The rise of film-style photography, drone footage, and content creators for weddings.

🌸 Bold statements – From vibrant floral arrangements to dramatic drapery that transforms a space.

👗 Wedding attire – Mini dresses, personalised styles, grooms’ outfit changes, and chic pantsuits for bridesmaids.

🍰 Cakes & desserts – Heart-shaped cakes, skipping the cake entirely, private cake cuttings, and oversized desserts.

🎁 Added extras – Edible favours, live wedding illustrators, handcrafted stationery, and the tasteful use of bows.

📱 Technology in weddings – Using AI, apps, and wedding websites to plan (but maybe not to write your vows!).

🎨 Colour trends – Mocha mousse, pale lavender, butter yellow, chartreuse, dusty neutrals, and classic monochrome.

Links & Resources:

🔗 https://www.theweddingedition.co.uk/the-top-wedding-trends-for-2025/\

🔗https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/wedding-trends-2025-brides-groom-selena-gomez-b2678746.html\

🔗 https://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/wedding-planning/wedding-trends\

🔗 https://www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-planning/organising-and-planning/wedding-trends/\

🔗 https://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/wedding-planning/wedding-colour-trends

Stay in touch until the next episode:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourweddingunlimited/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yourweddingunlimited

Join the private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053944492595291

Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChef9jY_Ne116FZ4sLlQqbw

Email your questions and stories - [email protected]

Need More Support:

Elegance Unlimited Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eleganceunlimiteduk/

Elegance Unlimited website - https://eleganceunlimited.co.uk/

Until next time, happy planning! 💕

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