Wedding Consultant Quick Tips

Wedding Consultant Quick Tips

• A wedding consultant's fee is negotiated according to the amount of involvement you want from them, and can be in the form of either a flat fee, an hourly rate, or a percentage of the total event's cost.
• When you first meet with your wedding consultant, you will outline a budget within which they must work, including their fee. It is then their job to contract the various other services you will need, and negotiate these services within the budget you have available.
• Wedding consultants often save the couple money because they have connections and can negotiate a better price.
• The coordinator is there to serve you, and is receptive to all of your ideas. If you communicate your desires and ideas to your bridal advisor, he or she will do everything possible to fulfill them.
• When seeking out a bridal advisor, always ask for and check references. Make sure that they are trained professionals who are certified wedding consultants. Check the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants, the Association of Bridal Consultants, or the yellow pages for names to call.
• When interviewing different consultants, look for one who seems to have your own desires in mind, and with whom you seem to have a good rapport.
• Discuss any difficult family situations or other potential areas of concern so that the consultant can develop solutions if problems should arise.
• Be specific about your budget, and keep all agreements in writing. Make sure the consultant understands exactly what you expect from him or her.