Choosing a Wedding Planner

There is a common adage that goes ‘Where there is love, there is life…’ There is no better way of celebrating love than sealing it with vows on a wedding day in front of families and friends. However, planning for a wedding can be overwhelming; without a proper plan, things can go terribly wrong and ruin the wedding. That is why it is important to involve a wedding planner to take up some of the responsibilities.

Here are a few things to look out for when deciding what planner works best for you both.

Budget- Typically planners will either change a set fee, or a percentage. While neither are inherently bad, it’s worth considering that you’ll get the service you pay for. While a cheaper planner may seem tempting at first, you’ll naturally get less from them than one that’s slightly more costly. If you’re looking for someone who’ll attend every meeting and offer you a custom experience, paying a little extra is definitely worthwhile.

Full, Partial or On the Day- Not all planners will offer all three, so it’s worth considering beforehand how much assistance you’ll need. If you’ve got nothing booked yet, and are finding it all a bit overwhelming, full planning would work best. If you have a few suppliers booked or in mind, but are struggling to pull it all together, we’d recommend going for partial. If you’ve sorted everything in advance, and just want someone to oversee the big day, on the day is for you.

Reputation- It may seem obvious, but reading testimonials can help give you a good, well-rounded picture of what you’ll get from a planner. You’ll find these on their personal website, sites like Hitched or Bark, and google reviews. If you want to be particularly thorough you could even reach out to a couple, they’ve previously worked with to find out what they’re like to work with. Some planners may seem lovely and attentive in your initial consultation but become aloof or unresponsive once you’ve hired them.

Location- While technology does allow for a good amount of flexibility with this, it’s generally best to try and find a planner that either operates within the same area as you or your venue or has experience with it. Often planners will have pre-existing relationships with local suppliers and be able to get you better deals, as well as being more likely to attend in person meetings. As mentioned however, if zoom meetings work well or better for you, this point is less important.

Ultimately, the most important thing is your gut reaction. Having a good connection with a planner and feeling you’re on the same wavelength as them in terms of your vision will usually insure you get what you need from them.

If you would like to find out more about our wedding planning services, email: info@dalealexanderevents.co.uk