Wedding Planners

On-the-day coordination starts around £1,000-£2,000. Partial planning packages covering vendor management and timeline creation cost £2,500-£5,000. Full planning for a multi-day Asian wedding ranges from £5,000-£10,000+, typically 10-15% of your total wedding budget.

A venue coordinator manages logistics at their specific venue — room setup, catering timing, and on-site staff. A wedding planner manages your entire wedding across all venues and events, coordinating every vendor, managing the budget, and handling family communications. For multi-venue Asian weddings, a planner is far more comprehensive.

Family involvement is wonderful but often leads to coordination challenges and conflicting opinions. A wedding planner acts as a neutral professional who respects family input while keeping decisions on track and timelines on schedule. Many families find that hiring a planner actually reduces stress and family disagreements.

For full planning, hire 12-18 months before the wedding. For partial planning, 6-9 months is sufficient. Even on-the-day coordinators should be booked 3-4 months ahead so they can familiarise themselves with your vendors and timeline. The earlier you book, the more value you get from their services.

Yes, experienced planners often save more than their fee through vendor negotiations, avoiding common costly mistakes, and efficient budget allocation. They know which vendors offer the best value, can spot overpriced quotes, and prevent last-minute expenses that arise from poor planning.