Do You Really Need a Wedding Planner? | Wedding Day Podcast Ep. 45

🎧 Listen to learn:

• Why hiring a professional planner can save time, stress and money
• What tented weddings require that venues don’t always provide
• How to handle vendor communication and coordination like a pro
• What details matter most when planning an after-party
• Key advice for couples considering backyard or private property weddings

In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Brooke Beise, Publisher of Minnesota Bride, sit down with Sarah Trotter, owner of Lasting Impressions Weddings. With nearly two decades of experience and hundreds of weddings under her belt, Sarah offers honest, actionable advice for couples navigating everything from vendor selection to timeline execution.

Whether you're planning a tented celebration, hosting on private property, or simply wondering what a planner really does behind the scenes, Sarah breaks it down with clarity and candor. She shares the pros and cons of DIY approaches, how to build a realistic wedding day schedule and the ripple effect of hiring (or not hiring) an experienced planning team.

From last-minute weather pivots to seamless post-party transitions, this episode is packed with insight for couples who want their big day to go off without a hitch.