033 // Why You Should Hire a Wedding Planner Before Choosing Your Venue

033 // Why You Should Hire a Wedding Planner Before Choosing Your Venue

Update: 2025-09-04
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Most couples think the first step in planning a wedding is locking in the venue. But here’s the truth: booking your venue first is actually step two. In this episode of A Dream Wedding Maui Podcast, I’m sharing why hiring your wedding planner before you choose your venue can save you time, money, and stress — and make the entire experience so much more enjoyable.


Fresh from a full day of site inspections with one of my couples, I’ll walk you through:




  • The common pitfalls couples face when booking a venue on their own.




  • How my insider knowledge and venue relationships streamline the process.




  • Why efficiency matters: how one couple planned on multiple days of site tours, but with my connections, we knocked it all out in a single day.




  • The hidden benefits of site inspections — building trust, setting priorities, and laying the foundation for a great planning relationship.




If you’re dreaming of a Maui wedding or just starting your venue search, this episode will give you the clarity to start planning in the right order.


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033 // Why You Should Hire a Wedding Planner Before Choosing Your Venue

033 // Why You Should Hire a Wedding Planner Before Choosing Your Venue

Ashley Ulery - Wedding Planner, Maui Wedding Planner