Wedding planning is one of the most important activities you can do as an engaged couple. This is the reason why it makes sense to do this with a professional guiding your every step, especially if you want to make sure that everything is perfect on your Big Day. The first step would be to find the wedding planner who is the right fit for your wedding. Here are 5 question to help you do that.
5 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Planner in Sydney
What packages are the best for our type of wedding?
Inquiring about packages is better than asking for rates up front. Inquiring about packages will tell you almost everything you need to know from prices to the services they offer prior to the wedding and on the day itself. Asking for packages also allows you to look at multiple options so you can pick the one that best fits your wedding, as opposed to letting the planner pick the package that fits your price range.
Have you worked on a wedding similar to this style/theme/venue?
Previous experience is crucial if you are paying good money for a wedding planner. Weddings have a personal element so asking about previous wedding planning projects can tell you how competent your planner is about handling this type of affair. If your planner has planned previous weddings in the same venue, this also comes with certain advantages since he or she is likely familiar with the layout, logistics and the venue staff.
What third-party suppliers do you work with? How can we be involved in the selection process?
A lot of wedding planners collaborate with other wedding suppliers like florists, stylists, cake artists, and photographers. However, you as a couple may have your own choices for suppliers, or you may want to pick these suppliers yourselves. Your planner is a good source for referrals and you may end up liking the ones on his or her list. If not, you can always ask your planner for assistance when it comes to vetting a supplier for your wedding.
Do you have any backup plans for the day of the wedding?
A planner who is calm and collected can avert even the most disastrous of wedding disasters. Ask your planner about how she handles bumps in wedding preparations, what her backup plan is, or how she plans on dealing with the usual mishaps that can occur on that day. This way you know how problems are going to be handled so you can concentrate on each other on the big day.
Do you have references?
Professional planners will not hesitate to provide you with testimonials and references because this is one way to prove how they were able to satisfy previous clients. You can use the references to do your own research on anything that you are uncertain about.
Wedding planning can be a stressful time for a couple. However, you can minimise all the stress that comes with the preparations by working with a pro. Choose the right person for the job by using the questions above.