Choosting a Wedding Consultant

Maybe you've been toying with the idea of hiring7) Do you have a contract (if so, may you see
a wedding consultant. If you have the budget andit?)
an excessive amount of guests, than it may be a8) Do you plan on doing this work yourself or are
great idea! Prior to selecting your weddingyou using the services of your staff? (You'd be
consultant, you should 'interview' several of themsurprised how many wedding consultants send
and compile a list of questions. After all, you wantother people to do their work--this is an important
to hire the right man/woman for the job, don'tquestion to ask).
you?19) Do you accept referral fees and/or
The idea behind hiring a wedding consultant is tocommissions? (If they say that they accept
take the stress of planning and arranging yourreferral fees--you should walk out the door, this
wedding--off of your shoulders. Let someone elsesounds like a scam artist).
worry about it. And, best of all, you always have10) How do you work? Will we be meeting on a
final say. You're the boss. That doesn't sound soone on one basis, or will you full staff be there?
bad, does it? Just make sure you do it right, boss!11) Will you be able to work within my budget? If
The final fifteen questions are a great guideline toI give you a ceiling budget, will you go beyond it
finding the perfect person to plan and arrangeto meet your expectations? (Make sure they are
your wedding. If you're looking for the PERFECTwilling to work within your budget--it's always
wedding consultant, than they shouldn't expresseasy to spend someone else's money!).
any hesitation when asked these questions:12) What are you willing to do for the fee you
1) Are you licensed, or do you at least have aare quoting me? Make a list and make sure it
DBA registration document?coincides with any written contract that requires
2) How long have you been in the business ofyour signature.
wedding consulting?13) How often will you provide me with updates
3) How many weddings do you do on an annualon my wedding planning?
basis?14) Will you be present during my wedding
4) Do you have any feedback/testimonials?rehearsal and wedding day? Will this be included in
5) Do you belong to any professionalyour fees?
organizations?15) What type of attire will you be wearing should
6) Are you certified? If so, by whom?you attend these events?