For most couples, one of the first orders of business in planning a wedding is selecting your vendors; these are all of the great people that will become your core group who you’ll come to rely on to make your special day perfect! These include, your photographers, florists, bakers, caterers and your planners (just to name a few). It’s so important that you choose the best of the best, so, we have put together a quick suggestion guide which will help you navigate your vendor search with ease. As you peruse our suggestions, keep one thing in mind: Always trust your gut. Regardless of their flawless portfolio or excellent online reviews, a vendor won’t be right for you if they don't make you feel secure, confident, and excited. This often has nothing to do with the vendor's work or work ethic. Just like with any other relationship, you won't be thrilled with everyone, and that is perfectly fine.
The first step in choosing your vendors is to choose your venue! This is a very important first step because a venue will usually give you access to a slew of tried-and-true vendors that have worked there many times. It's always great to work with people who are familiar with the space, although it's not absolutely necessary. But, if you're not feeling the preferred vendor list, feel free to explore other options.
After nailing down a venue, you’ll then want to put together that core team that we spoke of earlier. This team will quite literally bring your special day together; and if they are professional and work well as a team, they will give you the gift of presence on your wedding day. No worrying or any hassle, just the perfect, memorable day that you’ve always dreamed of. Interview as many vendors as you can. Once you’ve met with everyone that interests you, it’s time to whittle down that list to the people that truly made you feel great. Trust your gut. TRUST IT. Trusting your gut is one of the biggest vendor search tips. If you've really hit it off with a vendor and they have everything you need, put them on your official list. But if you don't jive, listen to that feeling—and cut them loose. This is all about you after all.
Once you have your vendor list set in stone, its time to think about how you’ll break up your budget for each vendor. Vendors cost money; most of the time, they cost a lot of money. But you'll want to keep your priorities in mind when creating a budget and highlight those must-haves before divvying out money to each vendor. You want to really sit down with your partner and your families and determine what your priorities are. Pick your top three and know that that's where you will commit a decent amount of your budget.
We hope that this quick and simple guide will be helpful to you! Now, that you’ve read a little bit more about vendors, think back to your wedding or one of the best weddings that you’ve attended and think: Who are my favorite wedding vendors? Answer this question along with providing your name, either on our Instagram page: theshopbyOIMDE or by emailing us at info@onlyinmydreamsevents.com and you’ll be entered to win one of four $25.00 Gift Cards to the Shop by Only In My Dreams Events in South Egremont! We hope that you’ll enter, and stop by the shop!
