The success of your wedding depends on the team you entrusted it to. If you want your dream wedding to be a success, you have to assemble the right team of wedding vendors. This means you have to be careful about the vetting process. It’s akin to finding your partner—you have to be sure that they’re the right match for you. To do that, you must ask them questions that would help you figure out if they match your style, personality, and expectations when it comes to the level of professionalism. The important thing here is to hire vendors your guests will feel comfortable with because the more comfortable they are, the more fun they will have.
To make vetting wedding vendors easier for you, here is a list of questions to ask them during the interview process:
How many weddings do you do per year?
This is one of the most important questions you will have to ask each of the wedding vendors. Ideally, your supplier should have extensive experience serving events, especially weddings. Not only does the experience make them more skilled in their craft, but it also makes them a valuable source of information. Having ample experience also makes them better equipped with making sure that your wedding day goes smoothly.
How much do your services cost?
Price is relative, especially when you also consider the wedding vendor’s experience, reputation within the industry, and skill. The most talented and in-demand suppliers in the field have a higher price tag attached to them because they deliver excellent services compared to others. Expect to spring for a lot if you wish to hire the best of the best.
What is included in the cost?
You would also like to ask about the inclusion in the package wedding vendors quote you. This makes comparing one vendor to another easy. But keep in mind that the lowest cost doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s already a great deal. There may be quotes that include services that you have to pay extra for in other packages. Be careful when comparing so you can land on the best deal that is a bang for your buck.
Can you find me a clean, regularly-disinfected venue?
This question is specifically for wedding planners. The COVID-19 pandemic has led everyone to adhere to stringent standards, and when it comes to your wedding, you have to make sure that the venue, which everyone will have to spend a long time it is clean and regularly disinfected. Even if your wedding will take place after the situation abates, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Make sure that the wedding vendors are capable of finding the best wedding venues in Reno, NV (if you have it locally) or wherever you want the wedding to be.
Do you have a cancellation policy?
Find out if the retainer you will be paying is refundable under any conditions. It would also be worth finding out if the wedding vendors have a backup plan if anything unforeseen happens.
In conclusion
During your interview with wedding vendors, you also have to trust your gut. If something feels off about the vendor, you’re probably right. Make sure that you feel comfortable talking and working with them and jive with their personality. That way, you’ll have a smooth-sailing working relationship as you plan the wedding of your dreams.
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