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wedding planner

American  
[wed-ing plan-er] / ˈwɛd ɪŋ ˌplæn ər /

noun

  • wedding planners
    plural
  1. a person whose profession is the planning and organization of weddings.

    A good wedding planner knows that the final word on invitations, venues, caterers, flowers, and music belongs to the couple.


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Etymology

Origin of wedding planner

First recorded in 1945–50

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But sceptics say this will do little to lower the cost of weddings, which according to wedding planner app Hitched has jumped to £21,990 on average.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

When a newlywed clashed with his wedding planner, Marchand helped the groom walk off his bad mood, driving slowly behind him in a golf cart and periodically offering water.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

"It's time to call in the ultimate wedding planner," said in a joint post on her official Instagram account and that of Martha Stewart Weddings.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2025

Sarah Blessinger, an L.A.-based wedding planner who specializes in events with 100 guests or less, says people often underestimate the cost of weddings.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2024

The key is flexibility, said Lauren Gunn, a pop-up wedding planner in New York.

From Seattle Times Jan. 20, 2024

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