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Planning a wedding in Nigeria can be a lot of work, it is always better to get a professional help instead of handling the chaos all by your self, but before you hire your wedding planner it is important that you discuss the prerequisites with him or her as this will ensure that no confusion arise later. Before you meet your wedding planner, you need have a fair idea of your wedding budget, numbers of guests and numbers of ceremonies, your vision for the wedding and of course wedding date, with all these in mind keep this checklist of questions with you as you go searching.

Hiring a wedding planner to take care of all your wedding related should be one of the foremost decisions couples make, there are numbers of things that need to be taken care of before your big day, hiring a wedding planner allows you to focus on the more important things.

So, below are 9 important questions you need to ask A wedding planner, when you visit one to discuss your wedding and to begin the idea and design process.

1. Are You Available For My Date?

Although this may sound basic it is one of the foremost questions you need to ask your wedding planner, this ensures that they are available to work with your schedule, and if not, you may have to look for someone else. It is always a good idea to bring up this question early to avoid unexpected disappointment.

2. How Many Weddings Have You Planned And When Was The Last One?

Ask the wedding planner about his past event to get a fair idea of the works he has done, does it match your style, and your dream? Ask for pictures as well as videos and do not hesitate to be specific. You want to hire someone who is experienced enough to handle an intimate and emotionally powerful event such as a wedding.

3. Who Are Your Preferred Vendors And Are You Open To Work With Other Vendors?



Wedding planners usually have a network of planners they work within the industry. They can even help you get discount with some of them, but if you already have a photographer or even may be a venue stylist(decorator) in mind, ask the planner if they are open to work with them.

One crazy factor that can either make or break of your wedding is, if you have your eyes set on a specific vendor, and that does not go down well with the wedding planner you hired. This could lead to great confusion later and a potential mishap.

4. What Are The Average Cost Of The Wedding You Plan?This is a very important question, you must get an idea of the budget they work with for various wedding and for various packages. Then, you can bring your budget to the table and have a discussion over it, then determine what can or can't be achieved. This would also create a clear picture of their expertise.

5. What Are The Packages You Offer, And What Does Each Package Cover?



There are different types of packages offered by different types of wedding planner, some packages covers the entire event down to minute details, while others cover just some aspects of the event. You want to be clear on what service your event planner is taking care of and what you will be handling yourself.

6. How Will You Stay Intouch With Us?

Will they be at your beck and call when you need them or do they work according to schedule whereby you have to book appointment whenever you need to discuss with them? You need to be informed about these little details.

7. Do You Also Work Out A Plan B ?



Do they have a plan B, incase things don't go as planned? could be either a vendor canceling at the last minute or weather problem with the outdoor venue, talk to them and ask how they have dealt with similar issues in the past. Ask them about the most challenging wedding they ever took in the past and how quick their problem solving abilities are. Their answer will let you know if you can trust and depend on them or not.

8. Do You Have Any Referral I Can Talk To?

It is important to see their previous work not only in pictures and videos, but also talking to their previous clients, only they can give you an experienced opinion about the wedding planner. They can tell you thing you otherwise wouldn't have known. So feel free to ask for a referral phone number or email.

9. Can We See You Contract And An Estimate Of The Fee?



This is important if you haven't gotten around setting a budget for your wedding yet. Get an idea of the rates and see if it can work for you. It also helps you determine proper overall budgeting and plan accordingly. It is important to get an idea of rates at the initial meeting to avoid wasting time.

Do not forget to discuss cancellation policy, this will be use full in case you start seeing some red flag or you found a more preferable planner. If your wedding planner is not communicating well then, it means you are not their priority. This might be the sign you need to reconsider your choice.Remember, do not hire hurriedly, take your time and compare with other wedding planners as well and give utmost priority to the feeling in your guts.

We hope you now feel confident and prepared to have your first meeting with your wedding planner, know what sort of question to ask.From their perspectives to how much they charge, remember to ask it all and satisfy your curiosity before you make the big decision.

Follow these steps and ask your wedding planner all or at least most of the questions above if you want your wedding to be spectacular and a dream come true!

Are you currently looking for an event planner or have you had experience with any? Let us know in the comment section below.


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