For those of you who are already married will more than likely agree with me...for those of you who are not married please listen carefully!
A wedding planner is worth every penny! Not necessarily someone who can plan every detail of your wedding for you because let's face it that is most of the fun, but more specifically someone who can take the reins starting at the rehearsal all the way through the wedding and reception. The less you (and your mother) have to worry about the more relaxed and focused you can be on what is actually taking place rather than all of the details.
If you are in the Birmingham area I highly recommend Carol Crabbe. She and her husband Charles work together and they are an amazing team. I have the privilege of going to church with them and when she found out I was in the calligraphy business she asked me for some samples.