What Should You Ask Your Wedding Planner Before The Big Day?

Are you feeling stressed with all the work going to take place during your wedding? Then, hire a wedding planner to help with all the preparations so that you can relax and enjoy your wedding day. The right planner will keep things systematic and organized. The planner also advises you on where to find the perfect apparel, venue, cake, bouquet and other materials. Here is some advice that you should keep in mind while hiring a wedding planner.The best Luxury Wedding Management Company in India shares some tips with you

How do you keep in touch with your clients?

You'll need to keep close contact with your wedding planner in the entire decision- making. Therefore, before you select a planner; ask the candidates how the communications will be handled. Will it be on phone calls, e-mail, or meetings? It's also important to know how often your wedding planner will be in touch with you. Some brides may prefer updates on weekly basis, while others want the planner to give updates quite frequently. If you like to call your planner quite often, look for one offering unlimited communication with clients. Finally, if the planner works part-time, make sure he or she will be available at times according to your schedule.

What services do you offer?

A wedding planner is supposed to take all the duties and responsibilities, so find someone who can meet all your requirements. Some wedding planners offer comprehensive packages, while others look after specific tasks. This way, you can enjoy the wedding preparations while leaving the last-minute tasks to someone else. Most planners are simply eager to do whatever it takes to make your event a success!

What is your experience in this business? 

Before entrusting your big day to a stranger, just make sure he or she has enough experience. Find out how long the planner has been in this business. Find out if he or she works with a larger company or alone. Make sure whether you have any reference from some of his or her previous weddings.  You can even meet the planner's favorite wedding vendors. These vendors can often give good information about the services.

Who are your preferred vendors?

To have your dream wedding, you need a wedding planner who shares your vision. Go through the candidates' portfolios that will help you to visualize your own. Share your own views with the planner about the florists, decorators, caterers and other vendors.

Can you help us lower down the budget?

Budget is a huge issue in a wedding. A good planner may secure enough vendor discounts. Talk to planners about your budget and make sure they're ready to work within these finances. Beware of planners who don't seem committed to the services.

What's the cost for your services?

Ask how the wedding planner calculates service cost. For some, it's a simple flat fee or hourly rate; while for others, it is a calculated cost as a percentage of the total wedding costs. Most importantly, get a list of all the services in writing so that there's no disagreement or confusion after the contract is signed. Finally, ask your planner how he or she handles refunds if the wedding has to be canceled or postponed. Some planners return a portion of the deposit in this kind of situation, while others maintain a strict no-refund policy.

Can we work well together?

Wedding planning requires time and patience. It can be incredibly stressful at times. There can be disagreements or confusions. If you choose a wedding planner who doesn’t share your views, it can make things even worse. Remember, you'll be spending a lot of time with your wedding planner. Therefore, both need to understand each other very well. This will make the task easier. Many wedding planners offer a free consultation to have both parties test the waters before the contract.

These questions will help you get a proper wedding planner and arrange all the tasks for the big day. 

The article has been contributed by Shloka Events Pvt. Ltd. which is one of the  premier wedding management companies in India