01 β€” Wedding Planners

Full planning, partial planning, or day-of coordination β€” know exactly what you're paying for.

πŸ“Š Spreadsheet tab: 1-Wedding Planners Β· Book: First decision
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Before you call, get your facts ready.

Having key details on hand shows vendors you're serious and ensures you get accurate quotes β€” not vague ranges.

πŸ“… Date & Budget

Your basics

  • Wedding date (exact or range)
  • Estimated total budget
  • How much allocated to planning help
  • Timeline: 8 months or 18 months?
✨ Your Vision

What do you need help with?

  • Full planning vs. partial vs. day-of
  • How many vendors still need booking
  • DIY elements you want to keep
  • Pain points (logistics, design, family)
πŸ‘₯ Wedding Size

Scale matters for pricing

  • Estimated guest count
  • Number of events (rehearsal, welcome, ceremony, reception)
  • Destination or local?
  • Venues already booked?
πŸ” Tested Search Query
find "wedding planners & related services" near 55331 with high satisfaction ratings, that publish their fees, itemize what their fees include (full, partial or custom), note if they charge travel fees and publish cancellation policy
Fill in vendor data during Phase 2 interviews, then return here to compare side by side. Data auto-populates from your interview answers.
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πŸ› Basic Information
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Date Available?
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βœ“ Services & Packages
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Package Price
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Payment Structure
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Meetings Included
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Communication Fees
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πŸ’Έ Hidden Costs
Travel Fees
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Rehearsal Fee
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Overtime Rate
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Assistant Fees
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Extra Services Cost
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πŸ“ Notes & Rating
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Interview at least 3 vendors before deciding.

Use Phase 2 to capture answers live. The hidden costs column is where the real differences emerge between vendors.