How to Choose a Destination Wedding Planner
Destination weddings make one of the most important days of a couple even more special. Whether it be by the beach at sunset, or in a popular tourist spot, every detail should be flawless and picture-perfect.
There are many good ways to make a dream destination wedding possible. It can be as stress-free as it can be with the right destination wedding specialist. There can be several travel agents that can help you with this, but choosing the best is something couples should pay great attention to.
Here are five steps in choosing the best wedding planner:
By Kavonda L. Rogers
Get to know them
As the famous line goes, “First impressions are lasting impressions.” This is also true when choosing a wedding planner. You must get to know them well because you will be working with them for a year or more.
When choosing a wedding planner, they need to have the same vision and goals as you and your future spouse. You must also make sure that they are as professional and can help you put your dream wedding together.
Never book an agent without any form of consultation – whether it be face-to-face or through a video call.
Know their communication channels
It is essential to know how an agent makes himself/herself available. Phone and email are two common ways to communicate. However, other details you need assistance when making decisions like color inspirations cannot be made through the mentioned ways.
See to it that they can also speak to you through video conferencing to keep in touch, especially when important decisions are needed to be made. As a hands-on bride, it is best to work with an agent who has multiple communication channels.
Are they a specialist in your destination?
Different agents specialize in various destinations. It is best to pick someone who spent some time getting to know a few areas well so they can give you the answers to your questions and give you what you need.
Looking into their social media accounts and website can also help make sure that they are aligned with your destination. If you are looking at a wedding in Bora Bora, but their constant postings are about the Cathedrals in Italy, you should look for someone that has more experience in planning your preferred destination.
Look into their experience.
Experience is indeed the best teacher, which makes it essential to choose a destination wedding planner who has spent a long time in the industry. Working with a professional destination wedding planner who has a well-rounded background will make the planning process more manageable.
Make sure to pick an agent who has exposure to your destination of any sort. This can either be through classes or first-hand travel – or even both.
do they have time to service your needs?
Some wedding planners accept multiple bookings per year. This can affect their availability for a consultation and prevent them from tending your needs and guests. On the other hand, too few weddings can also reflect how they have been doing in the industry.
Wedding planners with 3 to 5 weddings a year might be overextending themselves. Choose a destination wedding planner who can give you time during the entire duration of the planning process.
Follow this guide and start planning the destination wedding of your dreams. Let Honeymoons & Vacations by Vonda help you put your wedding visions into reality.
