Photo: Tetiana Photography via Bridal Bliss

Small scale celebrations. "Many full-service wedding planners are open to producing smaller scale events for legacy clients. Designing birthdays, baby showers, and anniversaries are my favorite way to keep in touch with my former wedding couples and their families. I even plan corporate events and brand activations for my entrepreneurial clients from time to time. Through these events we often get to partner with our favorite vendors from the wedding, such as their florist, stationer, stylist, and more." —Callista Osborn, Founder, Callista & Co.

Photo: Kristina Adams Photography via Callista & Co.

Anniversary photo sessions. "As a wedding photographer, I love staying connected with my couples even after the big day! One specific way I can be part of my clients' lives after the wedding day is by offering anniversary sessions. These sessions are a beautiful way to celebrate their first year of marriage (or any milestone anniversary) and reconnect with the love and excitement they felt on the wedding day. We can return to a meaningful location, explore a new one, or even incorporate elements of their current life — like a new home or a favorite activity they share. It’s a chance to create fresh, timeless memories that continue their story." —Masha Sakhno, Masha Sakhno Photo

Photo: Cora Jane Photography

Holiday portraits. "Your wedding day is only the beginning of your story, and the professionals who brought it to life can continue to be a part of your journey! As a wedding photographer, I love collaborating with couples after the big day to create heirloom albums and printed keepsakes that beautifully preserve their memories. These timeless pieces become treasures for generations to come. Beyond the wedding, you can continue documenting your milestones — whether it's through a dreamy maternity session, celebrating your newborn’s arrival, or capturing the laughter and love of your growing family with annual sessions. Even holiday portraits are a wonderful way to stay connected while creating stunning seasonal memories. Your dream team is here to celebrate life's most meaningful moments with you, long after the last song has played." —Cora Proper, Cora Jane Photography

Photo: Cortiella Photography

Show the love and refer your planner to friends and family! "We love our legacy couples! As a planner, my hope is that once the wedding is over, we also get the chance to watch your family grow and celebrate all of life's milestones with you. We love planning baby showers, first birthday parties, anniversaries, and even being referred to friends and catching our couples as guests at other weddings." —Melanie Levin, Owner, LuckEleven Events

Keepsakes. "Supporting your wedding pros beyond your big day is a fantastic way to continue celebrating their talent and hard work. Some photographers and videographers offer albums or prints even after the wedding. Take the opportunity to create an heirloom album or purchase additional prints for family gifts. By staying connected, you're not only supporting their small business but also continuing to cherish the moments that matter most." —Jennifer Cortiella, Cortiella Photography

Photo sessions as a trip down memory lane. "We believe your love story doesn't end with your wedding day; it unfolds into fabulous new chapters that deserve to be celebrated, cherished, and joyfully documented with every special occasion. We invite our couples to reconnect with us for an epic styled bridal session to play dress-up in your wedding attire, or for an intimate Boudoir Session that highlights your natural beauty. You might also consider a playful Cozy Couples Lifestyle Session to capture silly and adorable moments together, or a high-fashion Anniversary Session at an iconic destination — each experience crafted to showcase your unique love story in a fresh and exciting way. As your family grows, we're here to document those unforgettable milestone moments that deserve to be beautifully preserved with an editorial flair, including vibrant family portraits, delightful maternity sessions, precious newborns, adorable pets, and trendy senior grad sessions. Our calendar fills quickly with these heartwarming sessions during the week, allowing us to immerse ourselves into the fun and stylish thrill of weddings on weekends. It's an absolute honor when our couples continue choosing us to capture these cherished memories year after year! Let's continue the celebration together." —Isolda Marie Tilson, ModWedding Studios

Photo: ModWedding Studios

Reconnect with your vendors and avoid the post-wedding blues. "One of the unexpected perks of planning a wedding is connecting with your vendors and creating lifelong friendships! Many couples get the post-wedding blues after being so preoccupied with this one event, and then it comes and goes. While they still have photos and videos to look forward to, it's a sudden shift in focus. That being said, even though the wedding has come to an end, it doesn't mean your newly formed friendships have to end, too. Reach out, get together, and treat them as a thank you. There will be many more reasons to work with your vendors again. Hire your photographer for a family photo shoot, order flowers from your florist, your event planner can coordinate all of your family and company's events, the list goes on." —Nora Sheils, Founder, Bridal Bliss + Co-Founder, Rock Paper Coin

Share the love with referrals and gifts. "Know someone planning their big day or hosting a special event? Share the magic by recommending your favorite vendors or gifting their services to loved ones. As a planner, there's no greater joy than seeing familiar faces from past weddings in a wedding party or being part of a family member's special day. These moments are a true honor, reflecting the trust and connections built during the planning process. It’s incredibly fulfilling to play a role in multiple milestones for a family or group of friends. It's like becoming part of their extended celebration circle. When you share your dream team of vendors with others, you're not just supporting their businesses, you're helping create unforgettable memories for someone else all while strengthening the bond you've built with professionals who are passionate about celebrating life's most special moments." —Krisy Thomas, Owner, Southern Sparkle Wedding & Event Planning + Vice President, CWP Society