Now that I’m more settled in San Antonio, I’ve been trying to connect with more people in the wedding world here—and who better to start with than a San Antonio wedding planner? When I’ve worked weddings where I know the other vendors, the whole day feels easier and way more fun. It’s kind of like when your favorite coworker ends up on your shift! It just makes everything better.

So when I reached out to Stephanie, a San Antonio wedding planner, and she said yes to coffee, I was super excited (and a little nervous). With her response, Stephanie sent over a Google Doc of her favorite coffee shops (sorted by location around San Antonio), which is the most wedding planner thing I’ve ever seen. Here I was thinking I was type A…

We met up, ordered our drinks and snacks (shout out to Bakery Lorraine!! It was so good), and chatted for almost two hours. I had prepped a few questions just in case there was a lull, and to make sure I had something helpful to share in a blog post—but I didn’t even pull them out until the last 15 minutes because we were just having such a good time.

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Is a Planner a Luxury or a Necessity?

This was a question my husband actually thought of right before I left to meet up with Stephanie. I had my own opinion, but I was curious what a planner would say. Stephanie’s take? “Planning is a luxury, but coordination is a necessity.” Honestly, I couldn’t agree more.

If you’re wondering what kind of planning help you might need (or if you actually need a planner), think about what you’re struggling with:

• Do you already know exactly what you want and just need someone to help bring it to life?
• Are you overwhelmed and only know you want to marry your person somewhere in San Antonio?
• Do you have everything planned and booked but just need someone to take the reins on the actual wedding day?

Wedding planners like Stephanie offer different levels of support, and figuring out what you need (even if you’re not totally sure yet) is a great starting point. If this all still feels like a lot to sort through, I’d say just set up a call with Stephanie.

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Vendor Matchmaking Is Her Superpower

One of my favorite things we talked about was how Stephanie recommends vendors to her couples based on personality and vibe. She’s basically a wedding matchmaker. And for big vendors like photographers (who you’ll be spending a lot of time with on your day) their personality should be a big factor.

It was clear she’s not just sending out a list and saying “Good luck!” She’s learning about her couples and intentionally connecting them with people who will make their day feel even more special. It’s such a thoughtful approach, and I love how much care she puts into it.

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A San Antonio Wedding Planner Who Gets You

If you’re getting married in San Antonio and want someone who knows the industry, is incredibly organized, and truly cares about making your wedding reflect you and your love for each other, Stephanie is your girl.

She’s warm, calm, joyful, and genuinely wants her couples to feel supported—not just on the wedding day, but throughout the entire process. I had such a fun time chatting with her and left feeling even more excited about the next time we can meet up.

Whether you’re looking for full-service planning or just someone to coordinate your day, I can’t recommend connecting with Stephanie with Sweet Gardenia Weddings enough. She’s a San Antonio wedding planner who’s been helping people’s dreams come true for the past 7 years—and it’s because of the people that she continues to love what she does. I truly loved the time we spent chatting, and it’s so clear how much heart she puts into helping her couples plan one of the biggest days of their lives.
P.S. Her blog is also FULL of helpful things!!!!

Here are a few other vendor highlights on my blog:
Wedding Planning Advice from a 2024 Bride
Mae’s Ridge – Best Wedding Venue in Austin