Let’s face it: your wedding planner is basically your new, Big Day BFF; your for-hire point person who you’re inviting to kick-it with you all the way to the church (or barn, or hotel, or whichever other interesting venue you’re considering for your wedding day). So, before you get all contractual with your wedding planner, you’re going to want to have some real talk; an interview process where you’re equipped with the right questions. With that in mind, here are the top 5 questions to ask when you're hiring an event planner, brought to you by the best of the best in the wedding planning biz, Ashley Bond of Spread Love Events. (photo: Max Wagner)