The list goes on and without a wedding planner that list will become longer, with less direction and possibly no help or worse, too much help from interactive family, friends, past brides and strangers who know what you need. You will have to say NO at some point and many more points. Don't put yourself in the daunting position of tainting relationships before your big day. That is another justification for having your wedding planner handling details for you, your way. That goes for a domestic or international wedding!