The best starting point has to be word of mouth. Talk to your friends and relatives who celebrated their weddings in the recent past. Such people are always in better position to recommend to planners to other couples who are planning to celebrate their weddings in the near future. Apart from friends and relatives, you can also seek recommendations from your other vendors. They work under several coordinators in the course of their duty and will thus be able to recommend the good ones.
The planner you choose should also have at least five years of active practice. An experienced coordinator will have the ability to provide solution to every scenario that may arise. This is something that a novice cannot guarantee you.
Whether you like it or not, service fee is another factor that you cannot avoid. Of course this usually varies based on a number of factors such as your location, time of the year and even the caliber of coordinator you are talking to. As such, you should always compare charges before making a choice. Comparing charges does not however mean that you should settle on the cheapest coordinator you can find. There is a reason why one coordinator would charge very low charges compared to what his/her colleagues are charging.
If you can find a licensed coordinator, that would be added advantage. Being is possession of license is always proof that the planner is qualified to coordinate weddings and that he/she also observe work ethics in his/her dealing. Chances of a licensed coordinator disappearing after collecting deposit from you are very slim.
You must also consider the working relationship between you and the planner. For you to have a great wedding there must be very smooth relationship between the two of you. This is because you will need to consult each other throughout the preparation process.
If you really want to work with the best, you must also start the search early. This is important especially if your wedding falls in peak season for weddings. During such times, the demand for vendors is always very high. This means that the good ones get booked several months in advance.
With the above tips in mind, finding a good wedding planner should not always prove to be a thorn in the flesh. Once you identify a good planner, you must also insist on written contract. This will safeguard you from unscrupulous planners who do not keep their word.
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