Vendors to meet with!

So everyone is busy nowdays...and many feel overwhelmed going to numerous vendor meetings. Since we deal with destination as well as local couples, we have learned how to make the most of our couples time. If you don't want to or can't meet with 2-3 vendors per field to collect information and make your choice, here are the vendors we recommend meeting with (or at least speaking over the phone with)

• Coordinator
• Photographer
• Videographer
• Officiant
• Emcee

The reason it is important to at least speak with those vendors is because their personalities will play a big role on your wedding day. For your coordinator, you want to fee comfortable, trust, like, and feel reassured when you see him/her (not irritated, worried, or more stressed). For your photographer & videographer, if you like their personality, they will be able to capture more true feelings, happy candids, and put your mind at ease. Seeing a photographer's & videographer's work is also important (but not necessary to be done in person). You can see work on-line or ask them to send you samples. For the officiant, their personality is important because for at least 20-30 minutes, their personality will be the main focus of EVERYONE...and although it might only be for 20 minutes, remember that the ceremony is the reason why everyone is there. Your emcee's personality will completely determine the feel of your reception. Flowers and the cake can help create and environment and feel, but ultimately, the emcee can either enhance or ruin the reception.

For other vendors like flowers, cake, etc. on your wedding day, you should not see them or will see them for such a short period of time that the most important aspect of what they do is not their personality, but their product. Many times you can see their products on-line and can communicate (ask questions) through email or over the phone. So if time is tight, you might not need to meet with these vendors in person.