📞 10 Signs You Should Definitely Call a Pro

AKA: The universe is giving you signs… and they look a lot like vendor drama, guest list chaos, and colour scheme meltdowns.

👀 Let’s Set the Scene…

You're engaged, glowing, and knee-deep in Pinterest boards. But every time you open your wedding spreadsheet, your soul leaves your body.

Sis, you might need a wedding planner.

Not everyone does — but some of us definitely do. If you’re wondering whether to call in a pro, here are 10 glaring (and sometimes hilarious) signs that it’s time.

🚩1. You're Planning From Abroad (Hello, Diaspora Fam!)

If you’re in London, Toronto, Perth or Joburg trying to plan a wedding in Harare, Lusaka, or Maputo… just stop.
Get. A. Planner.

They’ll:

Be your eyes on the ground

Chase down those unresponsive vendors

Handle family expectations (and gatekeep the drama)

🧳 Diaspora Planning Tip: Look for planners who offer virtual coordination & local sourcing.

💥2. Your Family Has Opinions. Loud Ones.

If your aunt wants a full Roora + church + reception + after-after-party and your cousin is demanding matching Dashiki suits, you need a neutral mediator.

A planner can:

Balance cultural expectations with your actual vision

Keep decision-making smooth and drama-free (ish)

🕓3. You’re Too Busy for This Life

Med student? Corporate lawyer? New mama? Planning your wedding after hours and on weekends might sound doable, but it adds up — fast.

A pro planner:

Keeps your timeline on track

Handles admin (follow-ups, confirmations, contracts)

Lets you enjoy the fun stuff — cake tastings and champagne!

💸4. Your Budget Is Giving You Stress

Paradoxically, hiring a planner can save you money.
They know:

Which vendors are value-for-money

Where to cut costs without cutting quality

How to avoid “newbie tax” on overpriced services

📍5. You're Doing a Multi-Location Wedding

Roora in Gokwe, white wedding in Joburg, honeymoon in Zanzibar?
You don’t need a breakdown — you need a planner with logistical superpowers.

🤷🏽‍♀️6. You Have No Idea Where to Start

You've Googled “wedding planning checklist” 12 times and still don’t know what comes after venue hunting.
A planner will:

Create your custom planning timeline

Prioritise tasks so you're not overwhelmed

Keep you focused on what matters

📞7. Vendors Are Already Ignoring You

If your florist takes a week to respond or your MC "forgot to check his calendar again"... it's giving red flags.

A planner:

Has trusted vendors on speed dial

Gets quicker responses

Can negotiate on your behalf (without the emotional baggage)

🧪8. You Love Vibes, Not Logistics

If choosing colours and themes is your jam but the thought of drawing up a schedule makes you queasy, hire someone who lives for that.

📝 Planners live for timelines, seating charts, and weather contingency plans.

😵‍💫9. You’re Already Overwhelmed — and You’ve Only Just Started

If wedding planning feels like a part-time job before you've even picked a venue, it’s a sign.
A planner will take the pressure off so you can enjoy being engaged.

💃🏽10. You Want to Be Fully Present on the Day

This is the big one.
On your wedding day, you shouldn’t be:

Checking if the caterer arrived

Directing guests to the bar

Texting your DJ a playlist change

You should be sipping bubbly, hugging family, and feeling the love. A planner makes that possible.