A wedding day where everything falls magically into place - that's the power of a great wedding planner. In this month's episode of The Feel Good Wedding podcast, Sarah Johnston from Girl Friday Weddings pulls back the curtain on hiring a pro for your big day.

With over 15 years of experience, Girl Friday Weddings opened its doors in 2009. This award-winning Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane boutique wedding planning agency offers services ranging from full planning to day-of coordination. Founder Sarah Johnston has built the business around helping couples create their dream wedding, whether that's an intimate elopement or a grand affair.

In this episode, Sarah shares insider tips on how locking in a planner early on can be a game-changing move. She provides a behind-the-scenes look at the strategic decisions that elevate your celebration while keeping it budget-conscious. You'll learn Sarah's approach to assembling a dream vendor team and avoiding common pitfalls and overwhelmed feelings during planning. She also shares advice on crafting a wedding day that feels effortless, seamless and completely you.

In this chat, we discuss:

• The benefits of wedding planners
• What is an in-house planner vs an external wedding planner?
• How can you choose your wedding vendors wisely?
• The value of relationships in weddings How to beat overwhelm and prioritise what is important to you
• The wedding word budge myth
• How to make the most of your wedding budget and figure out what's important

If you're looking to better understand the role of a wedding planner and how they can help craft your perfect day, don't miss this episode

Links & Vendors Mentioned:

Girl Friday Weddings

Celebrant Kate

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This podcast was produced by Polka Dot Wedding

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