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Ep. 5: What a Wedding Planner Actually Does (And Why You Probably Need One)
If you've ever wondered whether a wedding planner is worth it, this episode is for you. I sat down with Vanesa, a professional wedding planner and coordinator based in Austin, Texas, to break down exactly what planners and coordinators do, when to hire them, and why your wedding day will only be as good as the vendors you choose.
In this episode we cover:
What's the difference between a wedding planner, coordinator, and designer — and which one you actually need
When to start looking for a planner (hint: as soon as you're engaged)
The parts of wedding planning most couples overlook — transportation, staffing, and vendor expertise
How to budget for a planner — full service planning typically runs about 10% of your overall budget
What a coordinator actually does on wedding day, and why that matters more than you think
Where couples tend to overspend (small details) and underspend (logistics and staffing)
Vanesa's number one piece of advice for every engaged couple
Find Vanesa:
Website: vanesacoevents.com (http://vanessacoevents.com) Instagram: @vanesacoevents (https://www.instagram.com/vanesacoevents/) TikTok: @vanesacoevents (https://www.tiktok.com/@vanesacoevents?_t=ZT-8yR3v269zdv&_r=1) WedSociety: https://austin.wedsociety.com/vendors/vanesa-co-events/ (https://austin.wedsociety.com/vendors/vanesa-co-events/)
26 Aug 2025
Ep 4: Month-by-Month To Dos
Host Emily Post, Wedding Planner, guides couples through a month-by-month wedding planning timeline, offering essential to-dos for a stress-free journey.
29 May 2025
Ep. 3: Trends in 2025
Candace discusses emerging trends expected to shape weddings in 2025, offering insights for planning future celebrations.
23 Apr 2025
Ep 2: Timelines
Bear with us as we work out the ins and outs of recording and getting a decent recording schedule in the middle of spring wedding season!
In this episode, we talk about timelines and what the most important things to think about are when working that timeline out.
You can check out a sample timeline in our wedding guide here. (https://www.canva.com/design/DAFZJqkqZiA/rEQF4VGmUB0PXzfqkycUiQ/view?utm_content=DAFZJqkqZiA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor)
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12 Mar 2025
Ep 1: I just got engaged, now what??
Candace and Brandie talk about the very first things to think about after you get engaged and have no idea where to start.
28 Jan 2025
How to Wedding: The Trailer
Candace and Brandie are here to help you wedding! As professional wedding photographers, we've seen a lot, and want to share our knowledge with couples as they navigate this rollercoaster of a process that is planning a wedding.
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