Choosing Wedding Suppliers – Tips & Advice
January 27th, 2010
Well you have set the date and budget, chosen the venue, thought about the guest list and agreed your priorities! You are now in a position to think about your main wedding suppliers. This is a very important part of the wedding planning process. You need to be sure you choose the right suppliers to provide you with exactly what you want to make your wedding day vision become a reality. Split this up into bite sized chunks and keep it simple. Our blogs this week look at what you need to think about. So lets dive straight in!
- Which suppliers do I need?
- Who should I book first?
- What to think about when choosing them?
- How to find them and making a short list?
- Managing Suppliers.
Lets Start with a List of the Main Suppliers you may need
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Florist
- Entertainment
- Cake Maker
- Hairdresser/makeup artist
- Caterer
- Transport
- Stationery
- Bridal shop/Dress/Attire
Who Should I book first?
We recommend that you set your priorities and decide on what you and your finance really want on your wedding day. For instance, this may include great photographs, brilliant flowers, food to die for and the Dress! Looking for these suppliers first will mean that you have fulfilled your priorities. It will also stop you from being overwhelmed with a huge list and not knowing where to start. We recommend that you book a photographer early; they tend to get booked sometimes a year in advance. Florists also get very busy as well as popular entertainers. Choosing your dress should be done as early as possible, if you have time, at least six months prior to the wedding day. This will allow for delivery and fittings. The style will also determine your flower choices, decor and possibly the wedding theme.
What to Think about before you start to look for your suppliers
Before you spend hours looking for suppliers think about what type of wedding you are having, this will determine the type of suppliers you pursue. If its a vintage style then you can look for suppliers that specialise in that area. It may be important for your photographer to have a certain style, reportage for instance and definitely not traditional. Be sure to decide on your budget for each supplier. Spending many hours researching is quite miserable if you are checking out vendors you can’t afford. Thinking about these types of questions will reduce the search time and help you focus on suppliers that meet your needs.
In our next blog we cover where to look for suppliers and how to manage them. The Wedding Genie knows only too well how hard it can be to find the right supplier. If you want help just give us a call. We only work with trusted and recommended vendors so you can be sure of great service and quality.
Until next time, happy planning.
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