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