This afternoon I had a lovely meeting with a bride-to-be about the possibility of being hired as her wedding day coordinator. She asked me some really great questions, one of which was “What happens if you are sick on the day of my wedding?”

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I had to stop and think for a moment because that was a question I had never been asked before. Luckily I had a solution for just such a situation, as my younger sister is extremely skilled and has plenty of experience in the hospitality industry, and she would make a reliable replacement in the unlikely event of an emergency.

I wanted to share with everyone that knowing what questions to ask as you are interviewing the vendor candidates for your wedding is so important. The questions that should be addressed can be found on the Internet; there are plenty of helpful sites with information about what to ask each particular vendor (photographers, planners, caterers, etc). You could even jot down a list of questions for the interview, that way you are fully prepared to cover all your bases. Doing your research can really help you to narrow down the possibilities and choose the vendors that are the right fit for your wedding day!