Planning a wedding is an art—and no one does it better than a professional wedding planner. Recently, the industry has seen more vendors offering “planning” or “coordination” as part of their services. While this might sound like a helpful extra, it’s important to understand the difference.
A wedding planner is a specialist, dedicating countless hours to understanding your vision, managing logistics, building timelines, troubleshooting on the day, and ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly. Their expertise lies in creating a seamless, stress-free experience for you.
On the other hand, when a vendor who specialises in another area (like catering) adds planning or coordination to their services, it’s often not their primary focus. It’s like going to a Chinese restaurant for a steak—it might be on the menu, but it’s not their specialty, and the expertise isn’t quite the same as what you’d get at a dedicated steakhouse. The same applies to wedding planning—while a vendor may be fantastic at what they do, planning an entire wedding requires a whole different level of skill, time, and experience.
Beyond this, there’s also a key difference between a wedding planner and a venue coordinator—two roles that often get confused. A venue coordinator works for the venue, ensuring that everything on-site runs smoothly, from catering to setup. While they’re an essential part of the day, their role is very different from that of a dedicated planner, who is focused solely on you. A wedding planner brings together all the moving parts, coordinates between multiple vendors, and ensures that your entire wedding experience is exactly as you envisioned—not just that the tables are set and the kitchen is on schedule.
As a luxury wedding photographer, I go above and beyond for my couples. Whether it’s offering advice, sharing trusted recommendations, or helping to put you at ease, I’m always happy to support you. On the day itself, my focus is on capturing your moments perfectly—but that doesn’t stop me from stepping in to help if I see something that needs attention. If you’re missing a glass of fizz, you can bet I’ll get you one! I’m incredibly attentive and committed to making sure you have the best day possible.
That said, I know my role and respect the importance of having a professional planner on the day. A planner takes care of the bigger picture and every fine detail, so I can focus on delivering exceptional photography for you. I’d never take on responsibilities that could compromise that—and having a planner there makes all the difference.
Working with talented wedding planners is something I value deeply. They ensure that the day flows effortlessly, allowing me to capture your love story in the most beautiful and meaningful way. When planners and photographers work together as a team, the results are truly magical.
If you’re planning your wedding, investing in an experienced wedding planner will be one of the best decisions you make. They’ll not only bring your vision to life but ensure that your day runs seamlessly—so that you, your guests, and every single supplier can focus on what they do best. And when it comes to photography, having a well-orchestrated day means I can focus on capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments without distraction, giving you images that are timeless, elegant, and filled with emotion.
