I will admit, there are times where a couple and I have spent hours just talking during our initial consultation that we actually forget that it is "business as usual". I try at this time to dispel the misconception that a wedding planner turns into a dictator that takes complete control of your wedding. Nothing could be further from the truth.
I'm going to share some things with you that may help you decide on if a wedding planner is for you. Trust me, I will be the first to tell you if it is not; but if it is, you should definitely consider interviewing a few during your planning process. If your planner does not share these philosophies, it doesn't necessarily mean he or she is wrong, but you may want to consider what is important to you in the grand scheme of your event.
Ok, so let's get started, shall we?
- 1. You should be treated like you are important. When I greet my potential and contracted clients, you would never know that I have other events or other things going on in my life. That is because when it comes to you - I don't! Each client that walks through that door has on a sign that says, "Make me feel important". It is very imperative that you feel very special and comfortable with your planner, and dare I say it, immediately. You should feel like you are meeting with an old friend to discuss the details of your upcoming wedding. If at any time you feel uncomfortable or unsure, do speak up and ask questions. Gain as much clarity as possible.
