10 tips for finding the RIGHT wedding planner

1. Consider your needs. What kind of service will you require? There are as many planners as there are options, so it’s important to narrow your selection based on what you need. Here are some examples of the more standard types of services that wedding planners provide:

has. Coordination Day (present only on your wedding day to ensure everything is handled professionally)

b. A referral service (the planner recommends different providers based on your preferences and you do the hiring and linking on your own)

vs. Comprehensive Service (the planner oversees everything from choosing the venue, reserving the church, helping with vendors, etc.)

…or maybe you’re having a celebration so small that you’ll just need the planner to oversee a few minor details while you take care of the rest. The choice is yours!

two. Consider your background and education.. For example, if you’re looking for a lot of creative input, you may want to hire a wedding planner who has experience in a creative field, such as art or graphic design. Perhaps you’re looking for someone who will do all the legwork and work with you as a partner, but allow you room for your own personal creativity to shine. Or better yet, you may be looking for someone who has a good balance between creativity and organization.

3. Consider your experience. How many years have they been in business? A trusted planner will be open to proving their reliability and experience. For example, they may give you references from previous clients so you can talk to them directly. They should be open to giving you examples of weddings they have planned in the past. They should be able to show you a vast portfolio of wedding images and videos. And, of course, references from the suppliers with whom they had the most contact. Feel free to ask your potential wedding planner for this work history and be careful if they are unwilling to share this information with you.

Four. Consider your training. What training do you have before becoming a wedding planner? For example, are you from a related field, such as event planning? This will give you more insight into the type of planner they are and what prompted them to do this professionally in the first place. Many planners are not only great wedding planners but they are also passionate about weddings and this is reflected in their knowledge of the latest wedding trends and styles.

5. Consider your communication, organizational skills, and professionalism.. From the moment she started communicating with them, has she proven to be professional and trustworthy? A professional wedding planner and one that you will communicate with on a daily basis should respond to emails promptly. Responses should be comprehensive – It can be very frustrating to have to send three or four emails just to get a comprehensive response. And if you have a wedding planning emergency, you want the peace of mind that they will respond quickly!

6. Consider your personality. Your wedding planner should be courteous and accommodating to your busy schedules; they must be flexible and adaptable; honest and realistic about their vision for their wedding and whether they can make it happen within their budget, to avoid unpleasant surprises later on. This should be pretty clear from the moment you start communicating with them.

7. Consider the fee structure. Your wedding planner should be upfront about how they calculate your fees and should let you know of any additional costs that may come up later. For example, if they charge a flat rate, ask if this is all-inclusive and if they will take care of everything related to your destination wedding (not just the ceremony and reception, for example). If, on the other hand, your wedding planner works based on a percentage or an hourly rate, ask how many hours are included. Will they provide unlimited consultations and phone calls? Will you be asked to handle some of the wedding planning yourself if your wedding budget changes and the percentage-based fee drops? Having this information before you commit to a wedding planner is crucial so you know exactly what you’re committing to.

8. Consider the work philosophy. Do you work alone or in a team? There is no right or wrong answer – this is very personal and each couple knows what they prefer! But if the wedding planner works alone, make sure they have a backup plan in case of an emergency; You don’t want to end up supervising the wedding day yourself because the wedding planner is sick. If, on the other hand, you work as a team, you have the advantage of having different people at your disposal, but you also make sure that you know who your main contact will be. This person should be your contact person and should be present on your wedding day, along with the rest of the team.

9. Consider how your vision has been interpreted. You and your fiancé are unique, as is your wedding vision! A professional wedding planner should be able to understand your vision and input and use it to create an even better version of your dream wedding.

10 Lastly, and most importantly, consider the briefing you have with the wedding planner.. The connection you create in the early stages of communication will set the tone for how smooth your wedding planning will go, and you want to make sure your wedding planner is working in your best interest at all times. This person will be an important part of your wedding day and you will feel more comfortable working with someone you trust and can trust.

These are just 10 key elements to consider when hiring a wedding planner. I’m sure there are many, many more. But I really think these are the most important when it comes to choosing a wedding planner, because they will make the decision-making process so much easier…and they will give you peace of mind that you have hired the RIGHT wedding planner for your destiny. wedding!