Wedding planning

Once upon a time planning the most special day of a couple's lives involved a few phone calls and one very special dress, but a great deal has changed over the past few decades. Today, wedding planning is big business.

What wedding planners do

From organising the wedding cars, to booking the chosen venue, to arranging all attire, photography, invitations and catering - wedding planners do it all. Naturally such a service doesn't come cheap, but few would disagree that, with the right wedding planning service, a couple's big day can go a great deal more smoothly - and leave the parties involved with a much better opportunity to enjoy the event.

It's worth noting, however, that the wrong wedding planner can conversely turn a wedding dream into an unforgettable nightmare. In this section, Plan Your Wedding presents guides and crucial tips for avoiding the cowboys and hooking a perfect planning partner to your big day.