Book 12+ months for full planning

Wedding Planners Near You

Full-service planners, partial planners and day-of coordinators. 32 listings in 16 states.

How Far Ahead Should You Book Wedding Planners and Coordinators?

Couples usually book wedding planners and coordinators 12+ months for full planning, and earlier for Saturdays in May, June, September and October. We list 32 wedding planners and coordinators in 16 states, most in California, South Carolina, Texas. Before booking, compare the total price, what is included, and the deposit and cancellation terms.

Updated October 28, 2026 · Source: OpenStreetMap listings (refreshed October 28, 2026); ido.broker planning guide.

Illustration: Full-service planners, partial planners and day-of coordinators.

Top Questions to Ask

  1. Do you offer full planning, partial planning or day-of coordination?
  2. How many weddings have you done at our venue or similar ones?
  3. Is your fee flat, hourly or a percentage of the budget?
  4. Do you take commissions or discounts from vendors you recommend?
  5. Who will be on site on the day, and for how many hours?

See all 7 questions and tips →

Good to Know

  • Even a month-of coordinator saves the couple and family from managing vendors on the day.
  • Ask the venue what its own coordinator does and does not do.
StateListings
California6
South Carolina5
Texas4
Florida2
New Jersey2
New York2
Wisconsin2
Hawaii1
Illinois1
Indiana1
Minnesota1
Missouri1
North Carolina1
Ohio1
Virginia1
Washington1

Questions Couples Ask

How far ahead should you book wedding planners and coordinators?

Couples usually book wedding planners and coordinators 12+ months for full planning, and earlier for Saturdays in May, June, September and October. Compare the total price, what is included, and the deposit and cancellation terms before booking.

What should you ask a wedding planner before booking?

Start with: Do you offer full planning, partial planning or day-of coordination; How many weddings have you done at our venue or similar ones; Is your fee flat, hourly or a percentage of the budget. Our full list has 7 questions, and the quote comparison tool lets you line up the answers.

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Featured from the Map

Listings with the most contact details. Not paid placements.

194 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY

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701 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC

PlannersPhone listedWebsite

Listings: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Data last updated October 28, 2026 · Sources & method