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- Wedding Ideas & Advice for the Couple, Wedding Party and Guests
Wedding Planner: Consulting with a Professional
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What is a wedding planner? |
| If you’re finding that making the plans for your wedding is a bit overwhelming, you may appreciate the assistance of a bridal consultant - an experienced professional that specializes in organizing events. Bridal consultants offer a wide range of services such as finding a party space, caterers, florists, and/or bands. Some consultants often supervise the flow of events during the actual day of the wedding. Bridal consultants can save you a lot of time because they do all the legwork for you - a great thing if you’ve got a very busy schedule or you’re planning a destination wedding |
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How much do they cost? |
| Fees can vary from consultant to consultant. Some charge a flat fee for their services, others may charge a certain percentage of the total wedding bill. A consultant can also charge an hourly rate, or can combine all of these methods. Some consultants may also receive payment from vendors. |
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How do I find a consultant? |
| Other wedding professionals, such as caterers and reception site coordinators, are often a good resource for locating talented and reliable consultants. Remember to interview more than one consultant. |
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Questions to Ask |
| Here are some good questions to ask a prospective wedding planner: |
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Ask the consultant how many weddings he or she has coordinated. |
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Inquire about what kinds of parties the consultant has overseen - how many people, what kinds of budgets. |
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What kinds of details does the consultant take care of? |
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How does the consultant communicate with clients - through telephone or email? |
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Will the consultant read over vendor contracts with you? |
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Can the consultant act as a go-between with your hired vendors? |
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Can the consultant help you receive discounts with vendors? |
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Will the consultant coordinate delivery, arrival, and setup times with the photographer, florist, musicians, caterer, etc.? |
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| In order to ascertain what you’re looking for, remember that the consultant should have many questions for you too. Choose someone who you feel comfortable talking to. Make sure the consultant is a good listener, and is patient and understanding of your budget and wishes. Remember to sign a detailed written agreement before you establish your relationship. And of course, make sure to ask for referrals from the consultant’s past clients to establish that he or she has a solid reputation. |
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Ideas & Advice Archives for the Couple
Ideas & Advice Archives for the Wedding Party
Ideas & Advice Archives for the Guests
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