5 Questions to Ask Your Event Planner (Before You Book)

Planning an event is a balancing act – of vision, logistics, budgets, and timelines. The right event planner turns stress into joy and transforms concepts into reality. But before you commit, here are five key questions to ask any planner (including us!).

1. What's your planning style?

Are they collaborative or hands-off? Do they create moodboards, manage budgets, handle vendors, or all of the above? Make sure their approach aligns with your preferences.

2. What types of events do you specialise in?

A wedding planner might not be the right fit for a corporate activation, and vice versa. At The Trove, we handle everything from intimate weddings to experiential brand events and bespoke dinner parties – always with a signature eye for detail.

3. How do you work with budgets?

Transparency is key. Ask how they approach supplier quotes, markups, and where they can stretch your budget to maximise impact.

4. Do you also handle design and styling?

Some planners are logistics-only, while others offer full concept creation. We believe design and execution should go hand-in-hand – so we take care of both.

5. What’s included – and what’s extra?

Ask for a clear breakdown of services: venue sourcing, timeline creation, vendor management, setup and breakdown, etc. That way, there are no surprises later.

Conclusion

A great planner brings calm to chaos and beauty to every corner. If you're looking for a partner who handles it all – from concept to champagne – we’d love to chat.

Let’s create something unforgettable. Enquire about your event here.