With weddings, we know there are no do-overs. That’s what makes being a wedding planner and part of the wedding industry in general challenging. There’s a lot at stake for your client’s wedding–and you want to make sure you get it right. But with that responsibility, you’ll find yourself dealing with wedding planning stress. Inside this article, I want to share some tools to manage your wedding planning stress, especially during your wedding season.
I was a wedding planner for over 12-years, and during my time working with clients, I've faced every stressful situation imaginable. Perhaps the most challenging part about being a wedding planner is knowing that everything is *not* within your control… but you feel a personal responsibility to help, manage, and fix all of it.
How do you manage wedding planning stress? Whether you're on the ground at an event or dealing with an unforeseen issue in the planning process… Let’s talk about it.
Beat Wedding Planner Stress by Changing Your Soundtrack
When we’re stressing about something, it’s easy to let that stress consume our thoughts. Whether you’re dealing with a client issue or a problem that needs handling, a soundtrack can quickly emerge inside your head–and it’s all you can think about.
Those thoughts come roaring through your mind. Thoughts like…
“What am I going to do next?”
“Is my client going to be pissed? What if they blame me for this?”
“How can I solve this problem?”
Your thoughts can quickly spiral out of control when you're stressed. Instead of letting your anxiety and stress consume you, change your soundtrack. Find a way to focus on something else for a while. Load up your favorite podcast, listen to music, or read something uplifting. I love going for a workout when I'm feeling stressed or when my thoughts are getting the best of me.
Switch up your environment and change your soundtrack. Then, come back with a fresh perspective.
Call On Past Experiences To Combat Wedding Planner Stress
This isn't your first rodeo, even if it is your first wedding.
You’ve been here before. It doesn’t feel like it, but you have. And that’s because you’ve done hard things in your life–and you will do them again. Take a moment and remember the last time you dealt with a tricky situation. You’re still here, right? Right.
When wedding planning stress hits, remember that you're a boss who's handled things in the past. You figured it out, moved past it, and have lived to tell the tail.
Combat Wedding Planner Stress By Finding Your Gratitude
This might sound hokey, but it works. Take five minutes to write down what you’re grateful for today. List out all the good things in your life and your career that bring you happiness. Finding your gratitude can help you see the bigger picture.
In moments of stress or as the anxiety of your job builds, gratitude for the good will always keep you ground. It helped me in some of the most stressful situations I've ever experienced, and I know it'll help you.
Hold up – are you looking for some extra support to combat the wedding season craziness and stress?
Come and join us inside The Planner’s Playbook! Inside my coaching community for wedding planners, you'll find all the training, support, guidance, and community you need to tackle whatever wedding season throws your way.
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Over the last three years, 400+ wedding planners have joined this program to scale their businesses, book dream clients, and stop spinning their wheels. And every single month, my team and I have shown up to deliver:
✅ Frameworks that take the guesswork out of running a profitable business
✅ Shortcuts & workflows that help you work smarter, not harder
✅ Strategies that move the needle—because you don’t have time for fluff
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… because some things have changed - in GOOD ways. Let me explain…
Because The Planner’s Playbook has evolved into a complete, step-by-step framework for scaling your wedding planning business to six figures—no more guessing, no more “figuring it out as you go.” You get the exact roadmap to:
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💰 Book fewer, better weddings and stop overworking for scraps
💰 Streamline your process so your business actually supports your life (not the other way around!)
I created this program because I’ve been where you are.
When I was a wedding planner, things didn’t always come easily.
There were days where I struggled. Clients who I disappointed. Decisions I made that turned out to be big fat mistakes.
I believe you should never have to do business alone, which is why I created this special program.
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Do you want to know how to draw people to you? 👀
This week on the podcast, I’m sitting down with Akeshi Akinseye, and we’re diving into how she’s built a wedding empire (as CEO of @keshevents, two-time published author, and building a lifestyle platform through @taoclifestyle)
But here’s the part you really need to hear…It wasn’t just about getting better at weddings. It was about building a personal brand so strong that people weren’t just drawn to her work… they were drawn to HER.
This has ultimately led her to being featured in incredible publications like People, Brides, Elle Décor, Inside Weddings, Muna Luchi, Conde Nast Traveler, and so many more!
If you’ve ever wondered how to elevate your brand (so you’re not just another vendor, but the one people seek out), you’re going to love this new installment of our Behind The Brand series, where I’m interviewing iconic wedding brands and rising stars, to figure out the magic behind their success.
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You’re just ONE strategy away from a six-figure wedding business.
I just wrapped up our first $100K Playbook masterclass this week - and in this live video, I wanted to share the #1 thing wedding planners need to shift if they want to finally hit $100K+ in their business—without working more, booking every inquiry, or waiting years to ‘earn’ it.
Because here’s the truth:
💡 It’s not about working harder. (If it was, you’d already be there.)
💡 It’s not about booking more weddings. (More weddings ≠ more money when you’re undercharging.)
💡 It’s not just “raising your prices.” (It’s about structuring your services to actually be profitable.)
If you’re ready for the full breakdown, my free masterclass is happening again soon. Drop “TRAINING” in the comments, and I’ll DM you the link!
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Wedding planners… it’s time to have some AUDACITY.
You know who gets it when it comes to charging their worth? The band.
They arrive at 6 PM, play for 4 hours, eat their vendor meal, and leave with a $20K+ check.
And you know what? They should.
They’ve mastered their craft. They create an experience. They set a rate that reflects their value, and clients pay it.
Meanwhile, wedding planners (ahem, YOU) are out here working for months managing vendors, problem-solving, fielding emails at midnight…
If you’ve been waiting for permission to charge like the expert you are, this is it.
💡 Charge for the transformation, not just the hours.
💡 Position yourself like a premium service, not an on-call assistant.
💡 Have the AUDACITY to ask for more, because your clients will pay it.
Inside my free masterclass, I’m breaking down exactly how wedding planners finally start making six figures without overworking, undercharging, or letting the band out-earn them ever again.
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