What Full-Service Wedding Planning Really Includes (And Why It’s Worth It)
When you hear the phrase full-service wedding planning, what comes to mind? Maybe someone showing up on the wedding day to run the show, or someone who books your vendors and creates your timeline. While those are parts of it, true full-service planning is so much more.
At Christian Lei Events, we believe planning should feel personal, empowering, and dare we say… fun. This post breaks down exactly what full-service planning includes, how it differs from other packages, and why it’s one of the best investments you can make for a seamless, stress-free wedding.
Full-service wedding planner overseeing a ceremony in Metro Detroit
What Full-Service Wedding Planning Really Includes
Let’s clarify the details most people overlook:
1. Vendor Research & Booking Support
We don’t just recommend vendors — we vet them, review contracts, schedule meetings, and help negotiate terms that align with your priorities and budget.
Think: photographers, caterers, venues, rentals, entertainment, and beyond.
2. Detailed Timeline Creation & Management
From your 12-month planning roadmap to the minute-by-minute wedding day schedule, your planner ensures everyone knows where they need to be — and when.
3. Design + Decor Direction (included with CLE)
With Christian Lei Events, your full-service planning also includes a cohesive design experience. We interpret your inspiration, source rentals, design mood boards, and handle the entire install and breakdown.
4. Budget Tracking & Payment Reminders
From deposits to final balances, we help you allocate your budget wisely and stay on top of every due date.
5. Guest Experience Logistics
Need help managing RSVPs? Seating arrangements? Welcome bags? Transportation coordination? We’ve got it handled.
6. Wedding Day Management
You’ll have a full team on-site managing vendors, solving problems before you notice them, cueing key moments, and making sure your day runs smoothly.
Behind-the-scenes look at our team designing a wedding in Michigan
Why It’s Worth It
Here’s the honest truth: DIY weddings are not cheaper — they’re just more stressful. With full-service planning, you avoid costly mistakes, last-minute panics, and decision fatigue.
Most of our couples say the same thing after the wedding:
“I can’t imagine having done this without you.”
What you’re really investing in is peace of mind, a better guest experience, and a celebration that feels like you.
Full reception design and layout by Christian Lei Events in Royal Oak
Is Full-Service Planning Right For You?
You might be a perfect match if:
You have a busy schedule and don’t want planning to become a second job
You care about your guest experience as much as the aesthetics
You want one point of contact to handle vendors, timelines, and design
You’re planning a multi-day, tented, or logistically complex celebration
You’re dreaming of a Pinterest-worthy design but don’t want to DIY it
Full-service planning is more than “just planning.” It’s partnership. It’s strategy. It’s creativity. And when done right, it transforms the entire wedding journey.
If you're getting married in Metro Detroit and want a planner who can handle every detail from start to finish, we'd love to chat about how Christian Lei Events can guide you from vision to reality.
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