Questions for Interviewing Potential Wedding Planners

The love of your life just proposed, and while it is hard to take your eyes away from that beautiful ring, people are now beginning to ask you about your wedding plans. Unfortunately, many newly engaged couples like yourself are busy working or in school and cannot find the time to plan a dream wedding.

Because of this, hiring a wedding planner has become a popular wedding trend to ensure that the details (big and small) are properly taken care of in a timely manner, thus relieving many angst-filled brides of their stress. However, choosing a wedding planner is not an easy decision, and several should be interviewed before a decision is made.

To ensure that you choose a wedding planner that is right for you, Cedar Creek offers the following questions to help aid in the interview process:

• How long have you been in business & how many weddings have you done?
• How many weddings do you average a year?
• Is this your full-time or part-time job? Do you foresee any conflicts in this situation?
• What services do you offer?
• Do you double book weddings? Will there be any conflicts on the day or weekend of my wedding?
• What is your preferred form of communication?
• Have you coordinated weddings based on the style of interest I have expressed?
• How much of my time do you expect planning my wedding will take?
• Can you work within my budget?
• Do you charge for the initial meeting?
• Do you provide a contract?
• How often will I be billed?
• Do you require a deposit to get started?
• When is the final payment due?
• Do you charge for travel or is it included in your fee?
• Are there any additional expenses outside of the package/hourly fee I might incur?
• What is your cancellation policy?
• Do you have a preferred vendors list?
• Are you available for all meetings with the caterer, location and other vendors?
• Do we pay you one fee and then you pay the vendors, or do we pay the vendors individually?
• How many people from your staff will be on hand during the wedding?
• Will you attend the rehearsal?
• Will you personally attend my wedding?

After each interview is complete, take a moment to ask yourself:

• Did you feel heard?
• Does the planner understand your vision?
• Did we get a strong sense she will work with your budget?
• Was there a good connection and did your personalities mesh well?

Trust your instincts. If an interview doesn’t feel right, then maybe that person just isn’t a good fit for you, and that is okay. It is very important to take the time you need to find a wedding planner who is compatible with you and your fiancé.

We hope this helps, and remember that Cedar Creek provides a romantic setting for a truly unforgettable destination wedding. We are a picturesque option for celebrating everything from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and reception, as well as delicious on-site catering, wedding cake bakery, and overnight accommodations. We enjoy working with wedding planners and are ready to assist in creating a magical experience for you, your family and your guests. For more information about the wedding options available for you, please click here.