Questions to Ask a Potential Wedding Planner

These days, many to-be-wed couples choose to work with wedding planners – and truly, this can be extremely beneficial for you too. A wedding planner has the experience, knowledge and passion needed to plan for an absolutely flawless wedding day. Even more than that, a professional planner will allow you to relax more and avoid the stress that’s usually associated with wedding planning too.

Before you hire anyone though, make sure you ask them the right questions because this way you will be able to determine if you and your planner are 100% compatible. Here are some of the questions you should definitely not forget about:

• Can they show you any kind of portfolio or a list of references? Taking a look at your wedding planner’s past work or at his/her previous customers’ opinions will give you a much better idea over the type of services your planner provides.
• What packages does he/she offer and what do they include? Some planners focus solely on wedding design, while others offer more complex packages too. Before you sign a contract, make sure to ask about what is included in each of the planning service packages – so that you can make the best choice for yourself.
• What happens if he/she falls sick right before the wedding? Wedding planners are just as human as everyone else and we can all understand that. Ask your planner what happens in the eventuality that he/she cannot attend the wedding day. A serious, reputable planning professional will always have a backup plan (such as allowing another planner to take his/her place for your wedding). Make sure the backup plan is included in the contract too!

Here at Stonebrook Manor, we will provide you with more than just a splendid wedding venue – we will provide you with the best there is in terms of catering and recommended vendors too. Come visit us, take a look at our gorgeous venue and book us for the Big Day!