| Maybe you've been toying with the idea of hiring | | | | 7) Do you have a contract (if so, may you see |
| a wedding consultant. If you have the budget and | | | | it?) |
| an excessive amount of guests, than it may be a | | | | 8) Do you plan on doing this work yourself or are |
| great idea! Prior to selecting your wedding | | | | you using the services of your staff? (You'd be |
| consultant, you should 'interview' several of them | | | | surprised how many wedding consultants send |
| and compile a list of questions. After all, you want | | | | other people to do their work--this is an important |
| to hire 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 consultant is to | | | | commissions? (If they say that they accept |
| take the stress of planning and arranging your | | | | referral fees--you should walk out the door, this |
| wedding--off of your shoulders. Let someone else | | | | sounds like a scam artist). |
| worry about it. And, best of all, you always have | | | | 10) How do you work? Will we be meeting on a |
| final say. You're the boss. That doesn't sound so | | | | one 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 to | | | | I give you a ceiling budget, will you go beyond it |
| finding the perfect person to plan and arrange | | | | to meet your expectations? (Make sure they are |
| your wedding. If you're looking for the PERFECT | | | | willing to work within your budget--it's always |
| wedding consultant, than they shouldn't express | | | | easy 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 a | | | | are 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 of | | | | your signature. |
| wedding consulting? | | | | 13) How often will you provide me with updates |
| 3) How many weddings do you do on an annual | | | | on 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 professional | | | | your fees? |
| organizations? | | | | 15) What type of attire will you be wearing should |
| 6) Are you certified? If so, by whom? | | | | you attend these events? |