Wedding Planners

Get the Party Started Early: Don't procrastinate, peeps! The good planners get scooped up faster than the bouquet at a wedding. Start your search early to snag the best ones.

1. Determine your Wedding Planning needs, which will play a large part in setting your budgeting for this vendor:
2. Day-of Coordinator: focused on managing the logistics and details of your wedding day itself. The coordinator typically steps in a few weeks before the wedding to finalize timelines, communicate with vendors, and ensure everything runs smoothly on the day of the event.
3. Partial Wedding Planning: assists with specific aspects of the wedding planning process, such as vendor selection, budget management, and timeline creation. You may choose this option if you want help with certain tasks but want to be more hands-on in other aspects of the planning process.
4. Full Wedding Planning: a comprehensive service for every aspect of the wedding planning process from start to finish. The planner works closely with the couple to understand their vision, recommends vendors, manages the budget, coordinates logistics, and ensures that every detail is taken care of leading up to the wedding day.
5. Find Your Planning Spirit Animal: Are you a laid-back or a city slicker with a penchant for organization? Find a planner whose style matches yours like peanut butter and jelly.
6. Research: Time to channel your inner detective. Check out planners' websites, social media feeds, and client reviews to see if they're as awesome as you think.
7. Look Beyond the Highlights Reel: Don't be fooled by flashy portfolios. Ask to see full wedding stories to get a taste of a planner's creativity and problem-solving skills.
8. Unbox the Package: Find out what's in the planner's magic bag. Discuss services, timelines, and any special extras they throw in to make your day sparkle.
9. Let's Get Practical: Dive into the nitty-gritty details of what is included in each proposal. Timelines, vendor management, decor planning, emergency backup plans, etc. It's all about being prepared for whatever curveballs come your way.
10. Trust Your Gut: When in doubt, trust your instincts. If a planner feels like your wedding soulmate and you can picture them by your side on the big day, you're onto a winner.
    

These questions can help you gauge a wedding planner's experience, communication style, and ability to meet your needs and expectations for your special day.

• What services do you offer, and what is included in your packages?
• How many weddings do you typically plan each year, and what is your availability around my wedding date?
• Can you provide references from past clients?
• How do you handle communication with clients, and what is your preferred method of communication?
• What is your approach to budget management and negotiation with vendors?
• Do you have preferred vendors that you work with, or can I choose my own?
• How do you handle unexpected challenges or emergencies during the planning process or on the wedding day?
• Can you accommodate specific cultural or religious traditions that are important to me?
• What is your fee structure, and when are payments due?
• How do you ensure that the wedding day runs smoothly and according to plan?
• How do you handle last-minute changes or emergencies? Are you more of a calm and collected problem solver or a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants type?
• Can you share a funny or memorable wedding mishap you've encountered and how you handled it?
• What's your go-to song to get the party started at a wedding reception?
• Do you have any hidden talents or quirky hobbies that might come in handy during wedding planning?
• Can you tell us about a unique wedding theme or idea you've helped bring to life?
• How do you stay calm under pressure when dealing with demanding clients or tricky situations?
• What's your favorite part of the wedding planning process, and why?
• What's the most creative wedding favor you've ever seen or helped create?