So... I've only been married once. So I can't say I have experience with a variety of wedding planners. But there is no way to be better than Irene and her team. Irene is perfectly... organized and a constant professional. But more than that, she is reassuring and confident - with fantastic contacts across the industry.
When we first started working with Irene, my wife and I wanted to choose a venue that allowed outside catering - a more significant limitation than we realized. After touring several venues we had a favorite, but it would require the most most work and came with weather risks, due to the size of the venue. After going back and forth, Irene told us very directly, "If you choose [our favorite] venue, I will make it a success, I promise" in her perfectly confident, matter-of-fact way. So... we did what she said.
As planning moved ahead, this was a theme. We did what Irene said. In places where we had strong preferences (catering, band) she worked with us without hesitation. In places we did not have a preference, we followed her recommendation. And in every single case, she was right.
But being a wedding planner goes beyond the planning. My wife is anxious, so throwing a wedding brought out incredible anxieties. Irene (and Courtney) answered every questions, no matter how big or small, at any time. Her responsiveness and organization eliminated more doubts and concerns than we will ever know.
On the wedding day, Irene (Jess and Anna) were somehow everywhere and nowhere. Constantly there when we needed them but never intrusive. Everything from linens, to flowers, to the mundap and ceremony seating was setup without a thought on our part. When my wife was panicking about the catering running late, Irene did what was necessary. She lied like a rug - telling my wife they had already arrived and everything was taken care of. Her team ushered us through the events of the day and when the reception finished and we moved to the after-party, the linens, flowers and everything else mentioned above disappeared like magic. Like Irene told us, our wedding was a success beyond our wildest dreams.
I'm sure there is more I'm not remembering right now, but I've gone on long enough. Stop looking for a wedding planner and hire Irene. It will be the best decision you make in your wedding planning processes.