Kentucky Wedding Planners, Coordinators, & Consultants Q&A

Hiring a wedding planner

Last question... don't wedding planners get referral fees from bands / DJ's, caterers, photographers, bakers, etc.? If so, then is it possibly cheaper for me (although a lot more work) to hire these vendors directly because then they won't have to pay the planner a referral fee? What % of a.... [Read more]

Gratuity for Wedding Planners/Coordinator

We just had a destination wedding a few weeks ago. I'm having a hard time finding what the proper etiquette is with regards to the amount we should be tipping our Wedding Planner/Coordinator. They did a wonderful job and I feel they deserve something. I've read on one website that it should be.... [Read more]

Wedding Planner

Hi...

I have a quick question or actually two...Since we pay wedding planners/event coordinators a ton of money to plan our wedding; do we have to buy them a dinner plate at the rehearsal and reception? I mean, will they even have time to eat? Second, what about our Pastor? Does he get invited to.... [Read more]

Difficulty contacting wedding planner

I am planning a destination wedding in the Dominican Republic at a resort that claims to have an on-site wedding coordinator. However, if this persons responds to emails or phone calls, it typically requires about 2-3 weeks (she sometimes does not respond at all). I understand that "Caribbean.... [Read more]

How much to pay a wedding planner?

Hello - I'm newly engaged and just beginning the wedding planning process. Since my schedule is extremely busy, I am contemplating hiring a wedding planner. My budget is not enormous. Is there a minimum budget that wedding planners expect to work with (apart from their fee, i mean). I don't want to.... [Read more]