Planning a wedding is exciting—but let’s be honest, it can also be a lot.
Between vendor emails, timeline logistics, budget spreadsheets, and guest list drama, what’s meant to be a joyful season can quickly turn into a full-time job. That’s where a wedding planner steps in—not just to “plan,” but to bring clarity, confidence, and calm to your wedding journey.
Here’s why hiring a wedding planner is one of the best decisions you can make:
1. We Save You Time (and Sanity)
The average wedding takes over 250 hours to plan. That’s evenings, weekends, and lunch breaks spent researching venues, reviewing contracts, managing RSVPs, and coordinating a dozen moving pieces. A planner streamlines this process and handles the details, so you can focus on enjoying your engagement.
2. We Know the Industry Inside & Out
From trusted local vendors to hidden-gem venues, we’ve built relationships and know what to look out for—like red flags in contracts or questions you wouldn’t think to ask. Whether you’re going full glam or backyard boho, we know how to pull it all together seamlessly and within your budget.
3. We Turn Vision into Reality
You have a Pinterest board full of ideas. We have the experience to bring those ideas to life—with a creative eye, strategic planning, and expert execution. We help you define your style, prioritize what matters most, and create a cohesive event that feels so you.

4. We Handle the Logistics
A wedding isn’t just a party—it’s a production. There’s a timeline, a setup crew, a vendor team, and often dozens (or hundreds) of guests. We build detailed timelines, communicate with vendors, manage the setup, and solve problems before you even know they existed.
5. We Keep You Present on Your Wedding Day
Your job on your wedding day? To soak it in.
Ours? To make sure everything runs smoothly—from cueing the music to bustling your dress and making sure the cake actually gets cut. You deserve to be fully present with your partner, your family, and your people—not checking your phone or solving last-minute issues.
So, Do You Need a Wedding Planner?
If you want to feel less stressed, more supported, and truly present throughout your wedding experience—yes.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or halfway there, Gather & Grove Events offers flexible packages to meet you where you are:
✨ Full-Service Planning
✨ Partial Planning
✨ Day-of Coordination
✨ Add-ons like timeline creation, rehearsal coverage, and decor setup
We’d love to be part of your celebration.
Ready to make wedding planning easier—and more fun?
Contact Us to get started or Learn More About Our Services.
At Gather & Grove Events, we believe every celebration deserves to be as joyful and unique as the people behind it. With a deep love for beautiful details and seamless execution, we’re here to bring your dream event to life — right here in the heart of Central Illinois.
Contact
gatherandgroveevents@gmail.com
(217) 220-8062
Monday—Friday
8:30am — 4pm
