(1) Always ask for at least 3 references of recent wedding clients that you can talk to or email.
(2) Make sure your planner is located in the area and has a personal contact with your vendors.
(3) When talking with your potential wedding planner you should feel comfortable. Ask questions and get suggestions from this person. Make sure they totally understand you.
In a foreign country lack of communication can be disastrous. Once you have given your wedding planner a substantial amount of information ask them to provide you with a preliminary price quote. This is normally where the real work begins. Once you receive the quote you can make decisions weather to add, change or eliminate items to fit your budget. About 1/3 rd of your wedding expense will go toward your food and beverage. Regardless, the cost of a wedding can be far less expensive in Mexico than in the US.
(2) Make sure your planner is located in the area and has a personal contact with your vendors.
(3) When talking with your potential wedding planner you should feel comfortable. Ask questions and get suggestions from this person. Make sure they totally understand you.
In a foreign country lack of communication can be disastrous. Once you have given your wedding planner a substantial amount of information ask them to provide you with a preliminary price quote. This is normally where the real work begins. Once you receive the quote you can make decisions weather to add, change or eliminate items to fit your budget. About 1/3 rd of your wedding expense will go toward your food and beverage. Regardless, the cost of a wedding can be far less expensive in Mexico than in the US.
