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Wedding planning from first ideas to final details

Starting investment

From $8,000

Working across Sydney and NSW.

Planning support and site context are built into the process where needed.

We can begin with an initial conversation and shape the scope around your priorities, so the investment goes where it will have the most impact.

Overview

A full planning and styling service for couples who want experienced support from the earliest decisions through to the final details on the day.

Our full planning service is designed for couples who want one person guiding the process from start to finish. We help shape the concept, guide decisions in the right order, source and brief suppliers, coordinate site visits, and keep everything clear from beginning to end. The result is a wedding that feels consistent, well planned, and thoughtfully put together on the day.

What is included

Full planning covers both the design direction and the practical execution of the wedding, giving couples one consistent point of view across the entire process.

  • Everything included in wedding styling
  • Budget guidance and planning oversight
  • Supplier sourcing, recommendations, and briefing
  • Venue search support or venue walk-through planning
  • Multiple pre-wedding planning sessions
  • Site visits and final detail alignment
  • End-to-end wedding day execution
Who this service suits

Full planning is best for couples who want support from the start, whether because they are short on time, planning from interstate or overseas, or simply want an experienced partner to shape the event with both creative direction and practical control.

How full planning works

A process designed to feel clear, calm, and well considered

Full planning combines creative direction, structure, and execution. We stay close to the process from the earliest ideas through to the final details on the day itself.

01

Concept, priorities, and foundations

We begin by understanding the kind of wedding you want to create — the atmosphere, the guest experience, the practical demands, and the level of support that will make the process feel lighter.

02

Planning, sourcing, and decisions

We guide budgeting, recommend and brief suppliers, align timelines, and help decisions happen in the right order so the planning feels steady, clear, and well managed.

03

Final refinement and delivery

As the day approaches, we tighten the details, oversee readiness across the venue and suppliers, and then manage the wedding in real time so everything feels composed.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about wedding planning sydney

What does a wedding planner do?

A wedding planner helps manage the full process of bringing a wedding together. That can include concept development, budgeting, supplier sourcing, timeline planning, logistics, site visits, and on-the-day oversight.

Can you help with both styling and planning?

Yes. Full planning includes the creative direction of the wedding as well as the practical planning and execution. It is designed for couples who want both sides handled together rather than split across multiple providers.

Do you build in backup plans during planning?

Yes. Full planning includes considering backup plans early, whether that means weather contingencies, timing buffers, alternative layouts, or practical adjustments across the venue and supplier plan. That also includes thinking through issues like supplier delays or a vendor no-show, so the day feels well prepared rather than reactive.

Next step

Want help choosing the right level of support?

Tell us about the wedding, the location, and the kind of support you're looking for. We can help you work out whether styling, on-the-day coordination, or full planning is the best fit, and shape the scope around your priorities.