| f the most challenging things about getting married is | | | | etc.? |
| finding and hiring the wedding vendors. However large | | | | The Internet |
| or small their roles may be, they will have a significant | | | | The Internet is an easy access, easy to use, anytime |
| impact in the overall outcome of your wedding day. | | | | resource. You can find a wealth of vendors on the |
| Because of this, it is imperative to take your time and | | | | web. Checking out a vendor's web site can give you a |
| follow some very simple steps to ensure you are hiring | | | | good idea of pricing, packages, and type of work they |
| quality and reputable wedding professionals that you | | | | do before making a personal appointment. |
| can trust. | | | | Local Bridal Magazines |
| As you will soon discover, there is really no shortage | | | | Using local wedding magazines and directories can at |
| of wedding vendors in any given category. The goal is | | | | first seem overwhelming, as there are a large number |
| finding the professional that is right for you, not only | | | | of advertisements in these publications. You can, |
| with product, service and price, but with personality as | | | | however, find excellent vendors in the magazines, but |
| well. The search for wedding day vendors can begin in | | | | it will take some calling around to acquaint yourself with |
| a number of places. Knowing where to look and what | | | | these vendors. |
| to look for will assist you in your search. The following | | | | Wedding Planners/Consultants |
| are suggestions as to where you may begin the | | | | Wedding consultants have several pre-established |
| search for your vendors. | | | | relationships with local vendors. If you are working with |
| Bridal Shows | | | | a consultant, she should be able to provide you with |
| The greatest value in bridal shows is the opportunity to | | | | preferred vendor list. However, if you are not working |
| meet with a large number of wedding vendors and | | | | with a consultant, you can still benefit from this |
| view many products at one time, in one location. There | | | | knowledge, as most consultants will share their |
| are many categories of vendors represented at the | | | | preferred vendor list with you for a fee. |
| shows, making it an invaluable tool for doing research | | | | Conclusion |
| and for gathering wedding-related information. When | | | | Once you have made your final decisions, you must |
| you find vendors you particularly interested in, make a | | | | get a written contract. Call the vendor to confirm the |
| note of it and call soon after the show to book a | | | | details and ask for a contract to be sent to you. A |
| personal one on one appointment. | | | | contract is the best way of ensuring you and the |
| Ceremony and Reception Location | | | | vendor understand what is expected, as it should |
| The locations you select for your wedding day are | | | | outline specifics such as dates, times, names, and |
| quite familiar with particular vendors, and usually have a | | | | types of services/products provided. It will also spell |
| preferred vendor list. The vendors on this list have | | | | out payment plans, refund and cancellation policies. It |
| worked at that site many times before and are familiar | | | | behooves you to read and understand the contract. |
| with the logistics and rules of the location. | | | | Do not assume you have secured a vendor for your |
| Friends and Family | | | | wedding day until you have a contract that is signed |
| You will usually get honest no nonsense answers and | | | | by you and the vendor. And finally remember, part of |
| opinions regarding products and services when you | | | | getting the most from a vendor’s service is |
| ask married friends and family members (even | | | | also being a good client and providing the vendors with |
| co-workers) about their own weddings. Ask them | | | | the payments and other requested information in a |
| about their vendors, the services they used, what they | | | | timely manner. |
| liked and didn’t like, would they hire them again, | | | | |