04/03/2025
People love group photos for a bunch of reasons, but it mostly comes down to connection, memories, and belonging. Isn't that the very essence of a wedding day? This is why we adore group photos and always assist the photographer in making them beautiful, memorable, and super fast (minding the Timeline always!).
This is one of many tasks a good wedding planner does on your wedding day. But first and mostly, how do you choose one among so many? Ok, you got a personal recommendation, those are the best! But what if you are marrying abroad and have no clue who's good and who is a visually appealing, budget-friendly, yet inexperienced individual who merely poses as a professional? It's great and so exciting to start this job, and trust us, we invested years in sharing knowledge to so many wedding planners over the years through the Academy. We greet everyone sharing the same passion for this profession! What we don't support is misguiding the client with false information and not being reliable and professional. This is a free market but please, respect the standards of this profession and the law.
5 benchmarks of a good wedding planner ( junior or senior status) are:
Experience & Expertise – A professional wedding planner understands industry standards, ensuring proper vendor selection, contract handling, and legal compliance.
Budget Management & Cost Efficiency – They meticulously track expenses, allocate funds wisely, and negotiate with vendors to keep the wedding within budget while maintaining quality.
Contract Handling & Vendor Coordination – They carefully review and manage contracts, ensuring transparency, avoiding hidden costs, and securing the best terms for their clients.
Strong Organizational & Communication Skills – A professional planner ensures clear communication with vendors and clients while keeping schedules, payments, and logistics in order.
Crisis Management & Problem-Solving – Educated for high risk situations and sourcing solutions.
Fast research results: Google reviews, Portfolio on their website and social media, and also, recommendations by venue management.