Wedding's Worth

How do you handle "red flags"?  Some people will not book with a vendor that gives off a red flag vibe.  Others just can't pass up a good deal, so they take the risk.  What are some red flags when it comes to wedding vendors? 1)  Price - in every vendor category, there is a "breaking point" where anyone charging below a certain amount is suspect.  They are either totally new, or only book because they are totally cheap.  Either way, if the price is well below average, question them as to why.  Also, find out their track record and if they will be able to remain in business at such low rates. 2)  Communication - if a Vendor has lost focus on their wedding business for any reason, their communication will be lacking.  This can be very frustrating as you will need prompt communication throughout your entire planning process, so if you aren't happy with the pre-booking communication, it's a red flag. 3)  Attitude - working with someone on yo...

I can't even tell you how many times we have been to a wedding where the couple skimped on some pretty important expenses, only to find they had splurged on some very non-essential things! Here is how it happens:  You get engaged, you're very excited, you're posting on social media and you start surfing wedding vendor websites.  Then you get hit with the ads.  And the Pinterest boards.  And the cuteness overload everytime you step into Hobby Lobby.  Next thing you know, you have boxes of small wedding decor all set to move into the venue on your big day.  It never seems like much of an investment because it was small amounts at a time, but if you added it all up, you'd be shocked! Here some things that you should never purchase until you've booked all your ESSENTIAL vendors AND you know that you'll be able to pay them off: 1)  Can Koozies - Are these still a thing?  Yes.  Are they needed?  NO. 2) Signs - Yes they say something cute....

Have you noticed that there is a big difference between how each wedding vendor handles your inquiry?   Here we will just try to break down some of what goes on behind the scenes of the sales process of a wedding vendor. Price:  Most seasoned professionals are going to have a higher established rate, and will be the most unwilling to negotiate on price.  This is because they know their worth and they aren't willing to work for less.   On the flip side, some new creatives may be in high demand for their eye for style or their latest viral post.  Either way these vendors know that if you don't book with them, someone else likely will. Sales Approach:  Every vendor has their own sales style.  A vendor who has a base of good reviews and word of mouth referrals is less likely to use high pressure sales tactics because they have a steady stream of inquiries coming in already.  On the other hand, some vendors feel that sales techniques...

If you are wanting to maximize the value of your investment in photo and video, then you've probably been told to consider having a "First Look". The First Look is a rather new tradition where the Bride and Groom see each other ahead of the Ceremony in order to spend time during the day taking photos/video, and to minimize the guest waiting time between the Ceremony and Reception. However, there are still many couples who prefer to wait and see each other at the aisle during the ceremony. The decision is ultimately up to you and your fiancee, so here are some things to help out with whichever option you choose: I'm Having a First Look - How do I make the Most of it? Timing: Be sure your First Look will be early enough that you aren't still taking photos when guests begin arriving. Most couples prefer to have at least 20-30 minutes of private time again prior to the ceremony. If you don't start early enough, it really negates having the First Look at...