Hi friends! Your vendors are such an important part of your big day—they’re the ones that’ll help bring your vision to life, after all. Building your team of wedding professionals can sometimes feel overwhelming, so here are some steps you can take to make the process a little easier:
Set your budget – This is one of the most important factors fo...
Set your budget – This is one of the most important factors fo...
Hi friends! Your vendors are such an important part of your big day—they’re the ones that’ll help bring your vision to life, after all. Building your team of wedding professionals can sometimes feel overwhelming, so here are some steps you can take to make the process a little easier:
- Set your budget – This is one of the most important factors for choosing your wedding vendors. Once you have an overall budget set, you’ll want to vet different vendors and scope out some of their packages. The next step? Prioritize your wish list. If lush, extravagant florals are really important to you then you might need to cut back on the catering or linens, for example.
- Do your research – You have a lot of resources available to you here! Check recommendations and referrals from former brides, your wedding planner (if you have one), your venue (if you’ve selected it) and, of course, the internet. You should also ask potential vendors for a portfolio of work or samples.
- Check dates – This may seem like an obvious one, but I’ve seen too many couples fall in love with a vendor only to realize they’re not available for their wedding day. Before the conversation goes too far, check availability!
- Meet in person – Whenever possible, try to set up at least one face-to-face meeting versus just a phone call with a potential vendor before committing. It’s really essential to feel out the vibe and how well you mesh together.
- Review the contract – Don’t sign on the dotted line before carefully reading over the contract and ensuring all the details are correct. Pay special attention to pricing, location, cancellation policies and any fees that weren’t discussed. If you talked about any special requests, make sure it’s in writing.
Once an agreement is in place, be sure to have an open line of communication with your vendors throughout the planning process.
xox,
Mindy
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