For those of you that had DWs and used a wedding planner from the county in which you were wed, how were you sure they were legit? I've been emailing with a wedding planner in Italy, and although I don't don't find any negative reviews online anywhere, I'm also not finding anything too recent either. But out of 4 or 5 planners I've contacted over there, this one has by far been the most responsive any helpful.
Also, how do you typically pay wedding planners? Do you usually make payments over time as the planning progresses? I would be worried paying it all up front. Can you tell I have trust issues?