Important Questions to Ask Your Wedding Vendors

The perfect wedding involves many different vendors-there’s the florist, the cake decorator, the caterer, the photographer, the DJ, the limo driver, and more. As you go about find the right ones for you, be sure to keep these questions in mind!
1. Do you have a portfolio? This is especially important for photographers and florists. Good ones will always have an up to date collection of their work. If all the grooms in a photographer’s portfolio are wearing powder blue tuxes, run, don’t walk away!

2. Do you have references? Good vendors will always welcome you to contact previous clients. If they hesitate be suspicious.

3. What payment methods do you take? It’s best to pay with a credit card as this protects you if things go wrong. Be wary of vendors that insist on cash only. Along with payment methods you should also ask about their deposit and refund policies.

4. Will you be the one doing my wedding or will you send an assistant? This is a very important question! If they tell you an assistant or associate will be working your wedding, make sure they are just as qualified. I’ve heard many horror stories of clueless assistants being sent to do weddings and completely ruining things.

5. What will happen if it rains? This is an important question to ask your photographer, caterer, and venue manager, if your venue is an outdoor one. Good photographers will have a studio back up or know of some beautiful indoor attractions to take your pictures at.

6. Can I provide a list of pictures I’d like/songs I don’t like? Again, good vendors will welcome your requests. If there is a special family member you’d like photos of or if you just can’t stand the Electric Slide, be sure to speak up!

7. What time will you arrive/leave? Again, an important question. Be sure to give your vendors a copy of your time line when you ask for a quote. This will help you avoid any surprise overtime charges at the end of the day!
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