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How to Choose and Work with Wedding Vendors, Professionals and Service Providers First Article in the Series. Contributed by Nily Glaser of A-wedding Day Copyrights © 2004 All Rights Reserved Nily Glaser |
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information about planning their weddings. The typical inquiry is as follows. "We just got engaged. What do we do now? Where do we begin?" Well, weddings are very personal and each has its own unique character. It is very difficult to list every possible scenario but the basics are the style of wedding, the size, the budget involved, the location and of course the bride and groom choices and their personalities. the wedding theme etc... that reflect their personalities and interests. Some couples hire a wedding planner, some rely on the experience of friends and family, but most opt to plan their wedding by themselves. The wedding day is only part of the term wedding as a whole. Wedding as it will be referred to in this article, includes the preparations for, and the activities following the big day, including the honeymoon. So, you got engaged and are looking forward with anticipation, to your dream wedding but do not know where to start and what to do. You are not alone! This article is dedicated to the many engaged couples facing this dilemma and those who want to be focused. It is very important that both of you, bride and groom, start planning your wedding as soon after the engagement as possible. This allows you to: You need to choose your priorities first and write down everything that is very important - urgent, less important - allows for flexibility and least important - most adaptable for changes and compromises. For example: Having prioritized, put together your wedding information and a list of questions and requests to present to the vendor or service provider. pick up the phone and set appointments. Schedule your appointments by PRIORITY. So, if a specific person or company's participation at the wedding is required, you should contact them FIRST to find out when they have an opening. If the date is a priority you need to focus on securing an officiant, and a location for the ceremony and the reception, and so on. Do not limit your search to wedding specific service providers such as wedding consultants, caterers, florists, DJs and/or musicians, photographers, ceremony and reception sites and videographers, who also provide services to other types of parties, business events, conventions etc... may be open to negotiations. You may able to secure their services at a reduced rates or receive a free gift. a price quote for a party. Give the service providers the basic information including number of guests, date, and hours requested and ask for a quote. When you arrive at the interview, with the price quote in hand, let them know that the party is a wedding. Do not, however, commit until you have accumulated at least a few bids and found the person(s) you interviewed accommodating and easy to work with. Oh, yes! one more thing you need to do before booking any of your vendors. Check them out at the Better Business Bureau to make sure no complaints have been filed against them. Once you made your choice, do not look for other alternatives or you'll drive yourselves crazy. Instead go on to the next detail that requires your attention. Go to each interview ready with your questions and information neatly written. Bring a pen and paper and take notes at meetings with the different wedding professionals, service providers and wedding vendors. These notes serve as a fun keepsake too. Here you'll find a wide selection of wedding gifts, bridal accessories, supplies, and favors at affordable prices. Use the money you save on other aspects of your wedding. For articles regarding working with specific vendors, professionals and service providers, and other articles by Nily Glaser, go to Articles Have fun!
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