Expert Wedding Planning in Louisiana - Tailored to Your Vision

A Louisiana Wedding Planner guides you from engagement to wedding day. We assist with budgeting, vendor recommendations, contract review, timeline creation, design development, and overall logistics.

A Louisiana Wedding Coordinator steps in closer to the wedding day to finalize details, confirm vendors, manage the timeline, and ensure smooth execution.

Planning is full-service and long-term.
Coordination focuses on professional management and execution of your plans.

Forever Planned offers both services throughout New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Thibodaux, Houma, and surrounding South Louisiana areas.

The best time to hire a wedding planner is within the first 1–3 months of your engagement. Popular venues and vendors in bigger cities such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette book quickly — especially for spring and fall weddings.

Hiring early allows us to:

• Establish a realistic Louisiana wedding budget

• Secure preferred vendors

• Prevent costly planning mistakes

• Create a cohesive design plan

Yes, especially in larger cities with well-established venues. A venue coordinator works for the venue. A Wedding Coordinator in Baton Rouge or New Orleans works for you.

Venue coordinators manage:

• Venue logistics

• Catering operations

• Property-related timelines

Forever Planned manages:

• All vendor communication

• Personal details and decor

• Timeline flow

• Rehearsal coordination

• Problem-solving on your behalf

Your wedding deserves someone fully dedicated to your vision.

Wedding design focuses on the overall aesthetic and guest experience of your celebration. As a Louisiana Wedding Designer, we help create:

• Mood boards

• Color palettes

• Layouts and floor plans

• Floral direction

• Tablescape styling

• Decor sourcing guidance

Whether you're planning a New Orleans garden wedding or a classic Baton Rouge ballroom reception, we ensure your design feels cohesive and intentional.

Forever Planned proudly serves couples in:

• New Orleans

• Baton Rouge

• Lafayette

• Thibodaux

• Houma

• Surrounding South Louisiana communities

We are available for both local and destination weddings throughout Louisiana.

With Full Wedding Planning, we are hands-on throughout your entire engagement. We assist with vendor booking, communication, budget oversight, and timeline management.

With Wedding Coordination, we step in weeks before your wedding to finalize logistics, confirm vendors, and manage your day seamlessly.

Our goal is to provide calm, organized support so Louisiana couples can fully enjoy their engagement.

Yes. Budget management is one of the most valuable services we provide in our Full Planning package.

We help:

• Establish a realistic Louisiana wedding budget

• Track payments and deadlines

• Review vendor contracts

• Provide guidance to avoid overspending

Weddings in New Orleans and Baton Rouge vary widely in cost, especially compared to smaller towns, and having professional oversight protects your investment.

We will never have more than one wedding per weekend. We intentionally limit the number of weddings we accept each month to provide personalized, high-touch service to every couple.

Serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Houma, and Thibodaux means we carefully manage our calendar to ensure we are fully present for each celebration.

Absolutely. While we have trusted vendor partners throughout South Louisiana, we are happy to collaborate with any professional vendor you select.

Our focus is on communication, alignment, and ensuring your entire vendor team works together seamlessly.

The first step is scheduling a complimentary consultation. During our call, we’ll discuss:

• Your wedding location (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, etc.)

• Your vision and priorities

• Budget considerations

• Which package best fits your needs

If we’re a great fit, we’ll send a customized proposal and contract to officially secure your date.