When you hire a wedding planner and stylist, you’re hiring a logistical ninja, an aesthetic visionary, and an expert in turning your ideas into reality. But contrary to popular belief, we’re not everything to everyone—and we don’t come with a magic wand (though we kind of wish we did).
At Evenio Events, our goal is to make your wedding seamless, stress-free, and stylish. While we’re here to plan, style and coordinate every detail with precision and care, there are certain tasks that fall outside our scope—not because we don’t love you, but because our expertise lies in logistics and aesthetics, not miracles, therapy sessions, or cake-balancing acts. Setting clear expectations helps ensure we can focus on what we do best: managing timelines, liaising with vendors, and creating an unforgettable celebration
Let’s clear the air. Here are 10 things your wedding planner simply CAN’T (or WON’T) do —and why that is ok.
1. What Wedding Planners Don't Do: Set Your Budget
We can help you stick to a budget, but deciding how much you want to spend on flowers, food or fireworks? That’s on you. Only you know if your idea of “reasonable” includes a champagne tower or a llama in a bow tie.
Establishing a clear budget from the start helps us allocate funds effectively, recommend the right vendors, and minimise surprises along the way. Once you set your spending limits, we’ll ensure every dollar is put to good use in bringing your vision to life. That said, our estimates are just that—estimates. If you choose to upgrade or add services, we’ll support your decisions without objection. And don’t worry—you’ll always have full visibility, thanks to regular updates on your personalised wedding budget spreadsheet
2. What Wedding Planners Don't Do: Make Personal Decisions
We’re here to guide you through the maze of wedding decisions, but we’re not choosing your wedding dress, colour palette or first dance song. (Though we will absolutely cheer you on from the sidelines.) In wedding planning, there are certain, deeply personal choices that reflect your unique style, values, and story as a couple. While we can offer insight, inspiration, and connect you with trusted professionals, the final say is always yours. Think of us as your strategic partner—not your stand-in—because your wedding should feel like you, not a planner’s Pinterest board.
3. What Wedding Planners Don't Do: Sign Contracts
We’ll read over contracts, highlight red flags and explain the fine print. But signing on the dotted line? That’s a legal commitment—and it has to come from you (with love, of course).
4. What Wedding Planners Don't Do: Manage Your Guest List
If required, we’ll gladly assist with designing seating charts, tracking RSVPs, and ensuring everything is organised for the big day. However, we won’t be chasing down cousin Kelly for her meal preference or hunting down your high school friend’s new address.
Crafting your guest list, handling invitations, and playing the endless game of text-tag with relatives is something we’ll leave to you. After all, no one knows your family dynamics better than you do! Once you’ve got your list in place, we’ll handle the logistics and make sure the seating arrangements are carried out to perfection.
5. What Wedding Planners Don't Do: Mediate Family Drama
We’re experts at smoothing things over with vendors and handling logistical hiccups, but if there’s a full-blown family feud brewing over the guest list, seating arrangements or unruly guests, that’s beyond our jurisdiction. We suggest wine. Or a professional mediator. We’re here to keep everything running smoothly on the day, but managing personal conflicts is best left to those involved. Rest assured, we’ll handle the details, so you can focus on the celebrations—not the drama.
6. What Wedding Planners Don't Do: Be Magicians
We can’t control the weather, traffic, or Uncle Bob’s last-minute speech. Our job is to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible and to prevent mishaps where we can. (Spoiler: perfection is a myth anyway.)
7. What Wedding Planners Don't Do: Other Vendors’ Jobs
We love our vendor friends—but we’re not them. We don’t cut the cake, pour champagne, move tables, clean up confetti or double as your DJ. Trust us, no one wants to see us behind the decks. Each vendor has a specific role to play, and respecting those boundaries ensures your day runs smoothly.
Our job is to coordinate and oversee, making sure everyone is in the right place at the right time—not to pick up a mop or spin a playlist. When everyone sticks to their strengths, your celebration flows effortlessly, just the way it should.
8. What Wedding Planners Don't Do: DIY
Need 100 hand-stamped place cards? That’s a Pinterest dream—not a planner’s task. We don’t assemble favors, signage, or hang fairy lights. Why? Because our focus is on overseeing the big picture—making sure your timeline stays on track, vendors show up, and the day flows without a hitch. When we’re busy hot-gluing ribbons or tying treat bags, we’re not available to manage the logistics that truly require our attention. But don’t worry—we’ll happily connect you with talented creatives or additional setup teams to handle those details with care.
9. What Wedding Planners Don't Do: Deliver/Pick Up Your Stuff
While we’re pros at coordinating all the moving parts of your big day, we’re not a courier service—so picking up your dress, dropping off signage, or returning rentals needs to be arranged ahead of time (and may involve additional fees). We’re happy to help you schedule these tasks with the right vendors or a trusted delivery service—just maybe not in our own car!
10. What Wedding Planners Don't Do: Run Errands or Fill in as MOH
Fetching coffee, babysitting your niece, pinning on boutonnieres, or rounding up groomsmen? That’s Maid of Honour or Best Man territory. Our hands are full keeping the timeline tight and the chaos minimal.
What We Do Best? Plan, Style, Coordinate & Make It All Look Effortless
At Evenio Events, we focus on the logistical, aesthetic and administrative magic that brings your wedding vision to life. We’re your planning partners—not your movers, cleaners or emergency snack providers (as much as we love a good croissant).
Clear expectations = a smooth wedding day. And trust us, that’s where the real magic happens.
Ready to plan a wedding that feels like you—minus the burnout? Let’s chat.
