You need to keep track of all payments, deposits and remember which vendors have been paid. Believe me when I say that it can get extremely stressful and is by far one of the bride and groom's least favorite aspects of marriage.* When you hire a planner, they become your personal wedding accountant. They ask you to approve the budget and make sure you stick to your budget. Wedding planners are generally familiar with wedding financing101. They usually know people in the wedding industry who know people in the events industry. They know the prices, what is in your budget, who can give you what you are looking for, what is worth it, what is wrong and in the long run they can save you a lot of money. Ultimately, all payment responsibilities fall on you, but all follow-up responsibilities fall on the planner. #6 Breathing. Taking a step back and giving yourself some space is usually a HUGE necessity for every bride and groom. The reality is that you are getting married and that in itself is a big deal! You are making a lifelong commitment and everything in your life can change. Of course, this is all extremely exciting, but it can also cause a lot of