Finding A Wedding Planner
April 27th, 2006 Posted in Wedding Planning and Ideas
Find a wedding planner who will take a little bit of the stress out of your big day.
Many brides want to do everything on their own, but having a wedding planner/coordinator is a decision you won’t regret on your wedding day. It is important to find a coordinator that fits your needs. You want to find someone who can work with your ideas, schedule, and budget.
Here are a some questions to ask when meeting with a potential wedding coordinator that will help you find the one that is right for you.
- Will the consultant commit to your budget and not push you in the direction of things you simply can’t afford?
- Will the consultant devise a master plan mapping out all the little details, from announcement to zebra-striped decor? (This will clue you in to organizational prowess and a willingness to keep you in the loop on every matter imaginable.)
- Can the consultant create a timeline that tells everyone involved in the planning process — vendors, members of the wedding party, bride/groom, and families — what to do and when to do it? How will she/he make sure that everyone sticks to the schedule?
- Can the consultant counsel you on etiquette matters and alert you to hot trends on the wedding horizon?
- Will the consultant coordinate delivery, arrival, and setup times with photographer, florist, musicians, caterer/banquet manager, et al?
- For the day of the wedding, will the consultant be willing to oversee the entire event by supervising vendors, troubleshooting emergencies, and soothing nerves?
The two characteristics you want to find in a wedding planner are knowledge and passion. Even if it takes you awhile, it will be well worth it when you find the coordinator for you. Find someone you will enjoy working with and that you would truly want to be a part of your wedding day.