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How long have you been planning your wedding?
- Since I was a child.
- Since I was in high school.
- Since I graduated from college.
- Since I began working
Who helped with the planning?
- My mother.
- My future mother-in-law.
- My husband-to-be.
- Other relatives.
- My friends.
- I am planning it alone.
- A paid professional.
Who did you NOT want helping with the planning?
- My mother.
- My future mother-in-law.
- My husband-to-be.
- Other relatives.
- My friends.
Did you let people help plan as a reward?
- Yes; I had to, to keep the peace.
- Yes; I wanted to.
- No; I wanted to be a little snotty, and this works!
- No; I just wanted to do it myself.
Did you NOT allow people to help as punishment?
- Of course!
- It just worked out that way.
- Oh, yeah! And looked forward to it!
- Yes, and I told them so!
- No way!
Are you using a paid wedding coordinator/planner?
- Yes, but only in my dreams!
- I want to...I'm looking for one now.
- Yes, but I cannot seem to find one I really like.
- No; they do not come in my price range.
- No; they really do not understand what I want.
- No, but I'd love to. Send me a few names!
Why are you using a paid coordinator/planner?
- I just told you I'm not using one.
- A time issue.
- I hate planning.
- Someone else is paying for it. Why not?
- I just do not have the connections.
- This wedding is too big for me to plan on my own.
What is the main criterion for choosing your planner?
- Um, I'm still not using a planner.
- Recommendations from a friend/relative.
- He/she is in my budget.
- His/her reputation.
- No criteria; someone else is paying for it!
- He/she understands me.
What do you want the planner/coordinator to do?
- What planner?
- Everything except say, "I do!"
- Set up the reception only.
- Set up the wedding only.
- Hire everyone, but let me have input.
How many of the coordinator/planner's directions will you follow?
- Make it stop! I don't have a planner!
- Everything; that's why I hired him/her.
- It depends on my mood.
- As little as possible, because I never wanted to use him/her in the first place.