Finding the right wedding planner can make all the difference in bringing your vision to life with ease and fun. It’s super important to ask the right questions to ensure you and your planner are on the same page.
I’ve gathered a list of key questions you might want to consider when meeting with potential wedding planners. Stay with me as we explore these essential queries to ensure your big day is everything you’ve dreamed of!
Table of Contents
Compatibility and Style Alignment
- Do you have experience with weddings similar to ours?
- Can you work with our vision and style?
- How do you handle creative differences with clients?
- Can we see a portfolio of your past weddings?
- How do you ensure your style complements our ideas?
- Can you incorporate our cultural or religious traditions?
- Are you open to using the specific vendors we prefer?
- How do you stay updated with current wedding trends?
- Can you describe your approach to planning and design?
- How do you personalize weddings to reflect a couple’s personality?
Services and Packages
- What services do you offer?
- Do you have different packages, and what do they include?
- Can we customize a package to fit our needs?
- Do you provide day-of coordination only or full planning?
- How will you help us choose vendors?
- Do you handle event design or just logistics?
- Will you attend all vendor meetings with us?
- Can you assist with wedding rehearsal planning?
- Do you offer destination wedding planning services?
- How do you manage on-site coordination on the wedding day?
Budget and Payment
- What is your fee structure?
- Do you charge a flat fee or a percentage of the budget?
- Are there any additional costs we should expect?
- Do you offer payment plans?
- When is the payment due?
- How do you help us stay within our budget?
- Can you provide a detailed breakdown of costs?
- Are there any hidden fees we need to be aware of?
- How do you handle gratuities for vendors?
- What is your refund policy if we need to cancel?
Logistics and Coordination
- How do you handle vendor contracts and communication?
- What is your process for creating a wedding day timeline?
- How do you manage last-minute changes or emergencies?
- Will you be on-site during the entire wedding day?
- How many weddings do you plan at the same time?
- Do you handle transportation logistics for guests?
- How do you coordinate with the wedding venue?
- What is your approach to managing the ceremony and reception flow?
- How do you ensure everything runs on schedule?
- How do you manage setup and teardown?
Experience and Credibility
- How many weddings have you planned?
- Can you provide references from past clients?
- Are you a certified wedding planner?
- How long have you been in the wedding planning business?
- Do you have experience working with our venue?
- Have you received any industry awards or recognition?
- Can you share testimonials from recent weddings?
- Do you have liability insurance?
- Have you planned weddings in our budget range before?
- What is your backup plan if you are unable to attend on the wedding day?
