Planning a wedding can be all-consuming and frustrating, so you may find it beneficial to hire a wedding planner.
A wedding planner is there to execute your dream, your vision for your wedding. A wedding planner can help with the initial planning and managing of the budget for your big day. They coordinate with the wedding venue and negotiate with suppliers and caterers and they iron out all those last-minute issues.
If you hire a local wedding planner they will have a great amount of knowledge and contacts with local suppliers, so may be able to negotiate good rates for you.
So are there any downsides? Well, yes! You have much less control of your wedding plans, so if you are someone who likes to be in control, a wedding planner may not work for you. Wedding planners also cost a lot of money, especially if they have a lot of experience. If you have a tight budget, you may need to reconsider having a wedding planner as you have their fee on top.