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Now that you’ve determined that hiring a wedding planning would be in everyone’s best interest, how do you find the right wedding planner for you? Pick and choose very carefully — after all, this planner has your wedding in their hands.

Make sure your personalities mesh. Over your engagement period, you’re going to be spending a lot of time together. If you’re a very scheduled person and your planner is pretty laid back, then it’s probably not the best fit. You’ll make yourself crazy continuing to call, e-mail and text until everything gets done.

Make sure your styles mesh, too. Some wedding planners think that all weddings should be grand affairs consisting of speciality lighting, seven-course meals and a live band. That may or may not be in your budget, so you need to find a wedding planner who can envision your slightly smaller (but just as beautiful) wedding without pressuring you to go bigger.

Interview over the phone first. There’s no point in meeting them in person if their fees are too high or you instantly get the feeling that your personalities won’t jive well together.

Ask for references (and use them). A wedding planner’s reputation is everything, so they should be ready and willing to hand over a list of couples who are willing to sing their praises. You can even ask to see photos of weddings they’ve planned (it should give you an idea of their style).

Ask about their connections. A good wedding planner should be well-connected within the industry. While you shouldn’t expect a 50 percent discount on flowers because the planner went to high school with the local florist, a planner who can’t name any local florists — by first name, not just the company’s name — should probably be avoided.

Don’t count out first impressions. In the business industry, looks matter. You want to find a wedding planner who responds to all communication promptly and professionally, has a legitimate office (even if it’s an at-home office) and business cards, and dresses like a professional. Trust your instincts — as we said before, you have to work a lot with this person, so go with your gut.

Some questions to ask during your first wedding planner meeting are:

• Do you have references?
• How do you bill for your services?
• Do you have a list of vendors you work with?
• With a $X budget and my colors of Orange and Blue, what are some decor ideas you have? (This is to see their creativity)
• What type of packages do you offer?
• What hours do you work?
• Do you have an assistant?

Did you find this article on how to find a wedding planer helpful? Do you have any more things to consider when finding a wedding planner? Then please leave a comment.

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