If anyone says they do not need a planner or they want to save the money by not hiring a planner is a FOOL!!! Lois Pearce of Beautiful Occasions, Hamden, CT asked us on day 1 to describe in 5 words, what kind of wedding we wanted. We told her, Sacred, Memorable, Fun, Enchanting, Organized. Our wedding was all FIVE!! I know this because guests have titled my wedding as "the wedding of Century" (Memorable). We kept it very traditional, didn't need a theme because we were the theme (Sacred). We were an hour ahead of everything (Organized). The attendants attire were classy and elegant (Enchanting) and the party kept on going AFTER the reception was over (FUN)!! Lois even remembered to cut a piece of the runner for our wedding keepsake box. She is a Master Bridal Consultant and her work speaks for itself. We could not have done it without her!