Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting experiences, but it can also feel overwhelming if you don’t have the right team by your side. Choosing the right wedding planner is one of the most important steps to truly enjoy the process and ensure your day is just how you’ve always imagined it—or even better!
As an Event Planner and Wedding Designer at ARI DE LA PARRA EVENTS, a production house specialized in custom events, I’d love to share some foolproof tips that will help you make the best decision:
1. Connect with their style and energy
Every wedding planner has their own approach and aesthetic. Before making a decision, check out their portfolio, social media, and website. Beyond pretty pictures, make sure their way of working and overall vibe align with yours. From the first interaction, you should feel confidence, creativity, and a sense of organization.
2. Ask about their experience and specialty
Planning a small beach wedding is not the same as organizing a grand celebration in an elegant ballroom. Ask how many similar events they’ve planned, what types of weddings they usually handle, and whether they have experience with your chosen destination or type of venue.
3. Evaluate their level of personalization
Your wedding should reflect you and your partner—not be a copy of someone else’s celebration. A great wedding planner listens, interprets your ideas, and elevates them. Look for someone who creates one-of-a-kind experiences, not someone who works off “pre-designed packages.”
4. Clear communication is key
Wedding planning involves tons of details: vendors, timelines, budgets, décor, guests, logistics… Constant, clear, and organized communication is essential. Make sure the wedding planner has structured processes to keep you updated and support you through every step.
5. Read reviews and ask for references
Nothing speaks better about a wedding planner than happy clients. Look for reviews on Google, social media, or specialized directories. You can also ask for direct references to hear firsthand about other couples’ experiences.
6. Trust your intuition
Beyond the portfolio and experience, trust how they make you feel. Do you feel heard? Do they give you peace of mind? Do you sense passion in their work? That emotional connection is key to a stress-free and exciting planning process.
At ARI DE LA PARRA EVENTS, we design unique weddings and social events, tailor-made for each story.
If you’d like to meet us, we’d love to be a part of your big day!
