Tools
Planning tools, by task.
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Book first
What to ask a planner before you sign.
Book first — interview at least three. They shape every other decision. Beware the planner who agrees with everything in the first call.
01
Ownership
Walk me through the last wedding where something went badly wrong. What did you do?
Good signA specific story, names the failure, owns their part, explains the fix.
Red flagNothing ever goes wrong with us.
02
Ownership
If a vendor you recommended fails a week out, whose problem is it?
Good signMine — here’s the backup plan for critical vendors.
Red flagAny sentence starting ‘Well, technically the contract…’
03
Pricing
Do you take commissions from the vendors you recommend?
Good signA direct yes or no, with numbers; disclosure is the trust signal.
Red flagWe only work with people we trust.
04
Pricing
How do you organize budgets, payments, and receipts — can I see the system live, anytime?
Good signAn actual live sheet on the call.
Red flagDon’t worry, we track everything.
05
Communication
I’m planning from abroad — what does a normal week look like: channel, cadence, and who exactly replies?
Good signNamed person, fixed weekly call, one thread, written summaries.
Red flagWe’re always available!
06
Cultural fit
Have you run a ceremony from my culture? Walk me through what you’d need to learn.
Good signHonest inventory plus how they’d source a ritual expert.
Red flagWe’ve done all kinds of weddings.
07
Reliability
Who is on-site on my wedding day — you or your team? Name them.
Good signNamed people you meet before the day.
Red flagMy team handles it.
08
Scope
Are you a full planner, a decor company that plans, or a day-of coordinator? Write my scope into the contract.
Good signA precise answer and a scope clause.
Red flag‘We do everything’ without a scope in writing.