Hiring your perfect wedding planner or coordinator requires asking the right questions to ensure they align with your vision and can execute flawlessly. We share listener-inspired tips for interviewing and selecting the wedding planning professionals who will be your biggest advocates on your special day.

• Share your vision and goals to ensure they're interested and can see what you're imagining
• For day-of coordinators, ask about arrival time, timeline management, and handling unexpected issues
• Confirm if coordinators handle setup/teardown or work hourly to avoid surprises at the end of your reception
• Ask potential planners about their experience, number of weddings completed, and venue familiarity
• Request references and client testimonials to gauge past performance
• Determine what planning packages they offer (full planning, partial planning) and what's included
• Verify who will actually be with you on wedding day if they work with a team
• Understand their fee structure, cancellation policies, and any potential additional charges
• Discuss communication style and availability during your planning process
• Check if they help with budgeting, vendor coordination, and design elements
• Confirm whether they include rehearsal dinner and post-wedding brunch coordination

Good luck finding your perfect wedding planning partner!

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