1.   How long have you been in business and is this a full or part-time job?
(If it is a part-time job, chances are it is just a hobby and not a profession.)

2. How many full-service weddings do you coordinate each year? 
(This will give you some indication of their experience in coordinating weddings.)

3. What type of training do you have? (Find out what professional development programs or courses they have completed. Training is not a requirement for becoming a wedding planner. However, a serious wedding planner usually has some training.)

4. Are you a member of any bridal, trade or wedding associations?
(These associations have certain standards of professionalism that all members must adhere to).

5. If you charge for the initial meeting and I hire you, will this charge be applied to the cost of your services? (It should be applied.)

6  Do you accept commissions, kickbacks, or referral fees? (Wedding Planners are working for the bride and should be getting paid by the bride, not the professional service providers.)

7. Do you sell wedding invitations? (This service should be and usually is offered by the Wedding Planner. Wedding Planners assist with wedding invitation wording as well.)

8. What is your refund, cancellation, and postponement policy? (These should be clearly stated in the contract or letter of agreement.)

9. What if you become ill and can not coordinate the wedding? (This should be clearly stated in the contract or letter of agreement. However; most wedding planners work with assistants.)

10. Give me 5 reasons why I should hire you to coordinate my wedding? (The wedding planner should be able to give you five, if not more, benefits of using her service without hesitation.)