Ok ladies and
gentlemen, here is a great lesson on how to choose the people who hold the
wedding of your dreams in their hands. Find the right vendor for your
wedding... fast and easy!
Ok ladies and gentlemen, here is a great lesson on how to
choose the people who hold the wedding of your dreams in their hands. Find the right vendor for your wedding... fast and easy! Search for unique
wedding ideas, online
wedding planner and wedding
planning sitesby category, within miles of your local area, all within your budget!
In America, the average wedding costs $27,852. For most couples, this is the
largest event you will ever host. It is the most money you will ever spend, for
ONE day, on products and services you have never used, with people you have
never met.
Your are wedding vendors. The people you choose to handle the finest of details
for the largest, most meaningful event of your lives.
The first thing to remember is that the vendor is not your adversary. Wedding
vendors are professionals in their fields. The vendor is a businessperson, in
business to make a profit. Hire vendors who have experience in the field. New
vendors may be more affordable but they will offer less value.
When interviewing vendors, you must be very clear about your vision for your
wedding. Offer pictures, fabric swatches, etc. to communicate your vision.
Look at photos of past events. Are they tasteful, original, with various
themes? You want to choose a vendor who can create your vision, not a cookie
cutter version of their past events.
You must be very up front about your budget. How much can you, are you, willing
to spend on his or her service? Most vendors have handled events of varying
budgets.
Hiring on price alone can be a disaster. Dare your vendor to be creative in
ways to create your vision on your budget. Ask what else they can offer to add
value to their service. For example, a florist may add free greenery, fruit or
ribbon, to enhance your simple bouquet.
Do not hire the first vendor you talk to. Interview at least three in a given
category. Do not be afraid to walk away if a vendor cannot, or, is unwilling to
work within your budget. Let your vendor work to get your business by offering
more value to their service.
Get referrals. Referrals from other respected vendors, as well as
recommendations from recently married couples are very valuable. Ask for and
call at least three references. Choose vendors that you can work without
throughout the planning process. With some vendors, such as photographers, you
will spend the majority of your wedding day together. Choose someone you like
personally, and who you feel has your best interests in mind.
Make your vendor a partner in your big day. A happy vendor = a happy couple.
Cheers!
A
must read article for couples who are starting to interview their wedding vendors.
It teaches couples to make savvy choices based on their needs, instead of
emotional choices. o
Anna Zaffree is a professional wedding consultant and author of Your Personal
Wedding Planner. A complete wedding organizer is for busy and budget minded brides,
with over 275 Money Saving Tips on everything from attire to transportation.
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