Before our call

Tell me about the two of you.

Congratulations on your engagement. Take 10 to 15 minutes to share where you are in planning. Your answers help me come to our conversation already understanding what you need, what you have figured out, and where I can be most helpful. There are no wrong answers. If you do not know something yet, write "not sure yet" and we will figure it out together.

Please indicate who I should reach out to as the main point of contact.

Pick the level that sounds closest to what you need. We will refine this on the call.

Referral, Instagram, Facebook, Zola, The Knot, Google, walked into a venue.

If the date is not locked in yet, give me a target month and year.

If booked, the name and city. If not yet booked, write "still searching" and tell me the area you are looking in.

Will the ceremony and reception be at the same venue or different locations? Indoor, outdoor, or both? Any cultural, religious, or family traditions that will be part of the day? What three words best describe the feeling you want your wedding to have?

Vendors booked (photographer, florist, caterer, DJ or band, hair and makeup, officiant, rentals)? Colors or design direction locked in? Pinterest link? Timeline started, or something you want me to handle?

Main reason you are looking for a planner. What you feel confident handling yourselves. What you definitely want help with. How involved you want to be in vendor selection. Any past planner experience and what worked or did not.

Why I ask: knowing your overall budget helps me recommend the right service level. Overall wedding budget (a range is fine, e.g. 30k to 40k). Budget for planning support specifically (many couples allocate 10 to 15 percent of total). Anyone else contributing to the budget or planner decision?

Where guests are traveling from. Wedding party size. Rehearsal or weekend events (rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, brunch, bachelorette). Anything you are nervous about.

Family dynamics, accessibility considerations, deal-breakers, dreams, fears. Whatever helps me understand you and your wedding.