If you want a way that you can reduce stress and make the wedding planning process go smoothly, it might be time to hire a wedding planner. Hiring a wedding planner can be a great way to get things done professionally and be sure that everything is taken care of. 

 

In this blog, we’re going to go over some of the things that you should consider when you’re searching for the perfect wedding planner for your big day.

Picking Your Wedding Planner

It can be somewhat overwhelming to start searching for a wedding planner. They’ll undoubtedly have a big impact on your big day, so it’s important to make sure that you find the right professional. Below are some factors you should take into account if you’re currently trying to find the right wedding planner.

Dates

It’s important to make sure that your wedding planner has enough time to work their magic. Because of that, you should most likely hire your wedding planner as soon as possible. Once you have dates picked out, consider starting your search for a wedding planner. You could even start looking for a planner before you have dates solidified! This can be a great way to make sure that they’re part of every stage of the process.

Involvement

Some couples want to be very involved in the planning of their wedding, while other couples want to step back and let the professional take over. It’s important to think about what type of couple you may be, so that you can set the right expectations with your wedding planner.

 

When you’re in the process of interviewing potential planners, it’s important to ask about what level of involvement they would expect. This can be a great way to make sure that everyone’s on the same page and there aren’t any surprises throughout the wedding planning process.

Portfolio and Testimonials

One of the most important things to think about when it comes to picking a wedding planner is their past work. Make sure that you take a look at their portfolio and any testimonials that they have.

 

If they don’t have any testimonials available, then that could potentially be a red flag. Consider asking if there are any couples you could speak with that could tell you a little bit about the experience that they had when working with that specific wedding planner. However, most wedding planners will have testimonials and reviews available for you to look through on their website.

Spring Lake Events

At Spring Lake Events, we love working with wedding planners. We understand that it’s important to make sure you have the right wedding planner. If you already have a wedding planner and you’d like to bring them along with you to your tour, we’d love that. That’s a great way to make sure that everyone is on the same page and your wedding planner understands what you could potentially be looking for in a venue.