You've said yes. The ring is on, the shagun is done, and the whole family is already in planning mode suddenly there's a venue to lock, a caterer to finalize, mehendi, sangeet, pheras, a baraat to manage, and about a hundred things you didn't even know existed until now. Indian weddings aren't just events they're multi-day, multi-function, emotionally loaded celebrations. Someone has to hold it all together. That someone is your event planner. But not every planner is the right one. So before you hand over the reins to someone, let's talk about what you actually need to watch out for.

A lot of people ask this question and never really get a straight answer. So here it is, if your wedding involves more than 100 guests, multiple functions, or any destination element, yes, you probably do need one. Same goes for corporate events with multiple sessions, guest categories, and brand requirements, or special occasions like milestone birthdays and anniversary celebrations where everything needs to feel just right. Or at the very least, an event coordinator.
The difference between the two matters. An event planner is involved from the very beginning budgeting, vendor selection, theme ideation, logistics, everything. A coordinator typically steps in closer to the event date and makes sure the day runs smoothly. Know what you need before you start looking, because you'll end up comparing apples to oranges otherwise and wasting a lot of time in the process.
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