When couples talk about a luxury wedding, the conversation often starts with the obvious—grand venues, stunning florals, beautiful attire. And while those elements absolutely set the stage, true luxury isn’t defined by scale or spend. It’s defined by how your guests feel from the moment they arrive to the moment they say goodbye.

When most couples get engaged, they picture the fun parts of planning a wedding—tasting cakes, trying on outfits, and choosing flowers.

Planning a wedding is a joyous but intricate affair, filled with countless details and decisions. As a wedding planner with years of...