Busy brides are always looking for ways to save time, and for many, a wedding planner is the best way to do it. In many cases, the wedding planner is a life saver. He or she tackles all of the mishaps that happen on the day of your ceremony, takes care of the bookings, ensures things start on time, and basically makes sure that your wedding day is perfect. However, all of these services come at a huge cost.

Wedding planners can be an out of reach option for brides with a tiny budget, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t other help out there. For brides looking to get some help planning the big day, there are always wedding planning kits and books, friends, family members, and even blogs and websites (like this one!) that give you the tips and tricks needed to navigate those murky waters of wedding planning.

Did you use a wedding planner when planning your wedding? What was your experience?