Is it a must to have a wedding planner?

So you have now settled your wedding date, worked on your budget and guest list, and the idea of hiring a wedding planner sounds promising and stress-relieving. But how do you figure out which one best meets your needs? The wedding planning industry has developed to such an extent that most couples find it really difficult to get through the maze of endless wedding-themed websites and available agencies. It’s no surprise that you don’t know for sure where to start. We really hope that our tips will ease your search process and help you find the perfect solution.

Tips for choosing a wedding planner

How much experience does she/he have?

This is one of the first aspects you should pay attention to. Though experience doesn’t say it all, it may influence – at least partially – the success of your wedding. If you look for a wedding planner with a solid reputation, you will not only rest assured that your wedding will likely be a huge success, but you will also benefit from those valuable tips that only experience teach.

Where is she/he located?

Hiring someone who is located in the area where your wedding takes place comes with a series of benefits. If you choose someone local, there are high chances for him/her to be extremely familiar not only with the venue, but also with the quality of the products or services the local providers offer. If you really want to play safe, you can make a quick search and find out who your wed planner usually works with (i.e. florists, catering etc.). Customer reviews on these collaborators will allow you to get the feel of this person’s preferences and overall taste.

Try to meet face-to-face

Sure, you might have been impressed by the photos from previous events that she/he advertised on Facebook, Pinterest and other social networks. And there’s no doubt that, nowadays, a solid online business presence speaks volumes. But are you sure that her/his personality meets your needs? Waking up at your wedding with an elitist – or even aggressive – wed planner may not be precisely the type of person you’d want to deal with. Sure, you’ll keep in touch by mail and phone throughout your engagement. But meeting face-to-face might prove invaluable.

Setting a face-to-face meeting will also give you possibility to check first-hand if your wedding professional is timely or not. Sure, she/he might reply to your mails and call back promptly. But it takes more than a virtual presence to coordinate a wedding.

Do you hit it off with your wed planner’s sense of design?

Meeting in person can only benefit you. You may have carefully checked all the online resources your wedding planner put at your disposal. But his/her personal fashion sense also speaks volumes. Due your tastes mesh well? After all, a wedding relies a lot on presentation. So you have to make sure that your wedding pro presents both the business and public persona in a way that makes you feel confident.

MUST discuss aspects

Before hiring your wedding professional, there are some things you definitely need to agree on: how she/he perceives your wedding ideas and, most importantly, budget limits.

Make sure to let your planner know exactly what you have in a mind. A skilled professional will be able to take them to next level in a creative way. However, make sure to let him/her know exactly what your budget is. Excessive creativity can cost you more than you can afford to spend.

We genuinely hope that you will find our tips on choosing a wedding planner useful.

Because, after all, your happiness is our business!