Planning a wedding is a difficult task. Not to mention laborious. Because the bride’s plate is almost always “overflowing” with duties, it is best to leave decisions on the sangeet choreography and guest hospitality to the professionals. But selecting a wedding coordinator is not an easy task. After all, they will be partaking to some of your most vulnerable times as your wedding approaches. In the upcoming months, you will likely communicate with them more, than you would with your fiancé. What about all the references you have painstakingly collected in your photo gallery over the years? This chosen one will be given the vital responsibility of making them true. Therefore, it stands to reason that you should do proper research before finalizing your Wedding Planner.

Uncertain about where to start? Well, our below-mentioned list will guide you through this decision.

 

Things To Remember Before Choosing A Wedding Planner

Conduct a Research

There are plenty of planners available, but that does not mean that they are all a suitable match for you. Analyze their compatibility with the same passion you showed while finalizing your wedding lehengas. You can now do deep research on social media, notably Instagram, without committing to anything.  A thorough background check is very important to get an idea about their previous work. You can look at what their former clients have said about them. Moreover, you can learn a lot about planners by reading their customer reviews.

Make Sure Your Sensibilities Align.

Stray away from the crowd as much as possible. “Don’t pick a person just because they have a large Instagram following or helped prepare the wedding of a well-known celebrity.” You will be interacting with your wedding planner on an almost daily basis as they soon become a member of your family. Choose a planner with whom you feel at ease. Arranging a wedding requires a comprehensive approach that takes into account everything, from the decor and entertainment to the logistics and gifts. To prevent any aesthetic conflicts, make sure that you and your planner are in perfect alignment in every way.

Face-to-face meeting

Do they make you feel at ease despite the fact that their work is Pinterest-worthy? Respect the mantra “feelings don’t lie” in this situation. Before signing on the dotted line, meet the planner in person for the initial few appointments to determine your degree of comfort. Mostly the wedding planning is handled by the couple’s relatives in India. Hence the planner must meet with their immediate family twice at the very least. Check to see if the planner is able to understand your family’s requirements. You must be 100 percent sure of your decision.

Clarify your vision.

Weddings are aspirational. Every couple has an overarching idea of how they want their wedding to be. Hence, it is important to convey your notion to the wedding planner so that everyone is headed in the same direction. “If you won’t be specific about what you want, the result may not satisfy you. You must direct the planner, before taking charge.

Timing is crucial.

If the planner has too many obligations around the dates of your wedding or won’t be present personally for your events, then that’s a warning sign. Additionally, you also need someone who can ensure that the checklist is delivered on time, such as the make-up artist you hired for your sister-in-law or the airport pick-up staff. Working with too many providers will certainly cause delays. “Splitting up the work is messy, which may result in additional costs, and decreases productivity. Have a single point of contact for all aspects, including logistics, production, hospitality, artists, and decor. This is absolutely necessary to make sure that everything goes off without a hitch and is on schedule.

Clearly mention your spending limit

You need a planner who can effectively manage your finances, has the vision to spot good offers and can save you money on unnecessary expenses rather than pursuing commissions behind your back. A planner should assist you in prioritizing your spending and allow you to reduce the rest without sacrificing quality. The budget is determined by a variety of factors; therefore, it is important to have a rough estimate in mind. Set priorities after that. This will assist you in choosing your planner, location, and vendors while keeping in mind the final aggregate.

Moreover, you should control your expectations based on your spending. Know your budget, have a reference point, and then work backwards. Be upfront with them because they will act as a channel for your other spending. Be adaptable in how ideas are carried out so that you may get the most out of your available funds.

Believe in your planner

We foresee a fatal relationship if you keep challenging your planner. There will be a lot of advice from friends and family coming your way. At the end of the day, you need to have faith in your planner and their knowledge. A planner is dedicated to providing the best service because their names are associated with your wedding festivities as well. “Be willing to listen to your planner and give them the authority when you are unsure of the best course of action .”