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Article #281: Choosting a Wedding Consultant

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Maybe you've been toying with the idea of 6) Are you certified? If so, by whom?
hiring a wedding consultant. If you have 7) Do you have a contract (if so, may you
the budget and an excessive amount of see it?)
guests, than it may be a great idea! 8) Do you plan on doing this work
Prior to selecting your wedding yourself or are you using the services of
consultant, you should 'interview' your staff? (You'd be surprised how many
several of them and compile a list of wedding consultants send other people to
questions. After all, you want to hire do their work--this is an important
the right man/woman for the job, don't question to ask).
you? 19) Do you accept referral fees and/or
The idea behind hiring a wedding commissions? (If they say that they
consultant is to take the stress of accept referral fees--you should walk out
planning and arranging your wedding--off the door, this sounds like a scam
of your shoulders. Let someone else worry artist).
about it. And, best of all, you always 10) How do you work? Will we be meeting
have final say. You're the boss. That on a one on one basis, or will you full
doesn't sound so bad, does it? Just make staff be there?
sure you do it right, boss! 11) Will you be able to work within my
The final fifteen questions are a great budget? If I give you a ceiling budget,
guideline to finding the perfect person will you go beyond it to meet your
to plan and arrange your wedding. If expectations? (Make sure they are willing
you're looking for the PERFECT wedding to work within your budget--it's always
consultant, than they shouldn't express easy to spend someone else's money!).
any hesitation when asked these 12) What are you willing to do for the
questions: fee you are quoting me? Make a list and
1) Are you licensed, or do you at least make sure it coincides with any written
have a DBA registration document? contract that requires your signature.
2) How long have you been in the business 13) How often will you provide me with
of wedding consulting? updates on my wedding planning?
3) How many weddings do you do on an 14) Will you be present during my wedding
annual basis? rehearsal and wedding day? Will this be
4) Do you have any feedback/testimonials? included in your fees?
5) Do you belong to any professional 15) What type of attire will you be
organizations? wearing should you attend these events?






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