Tips on Hiring Wedding Vendors

Dear Couples, it is always wise to check references before hiring your wedding vendors and before you sign any contracts. There are plenty of reference check questions on the internet to help guide your conversation. References will help you better understand the work ethic of the vendor you may hire.  Most vendors require a deposit to secure the wedding date. Please don't hand over any $$ without a written contract, or at least a detailed receipt.  Never let a vendor fast talk you into signing a contract that you haven't had the chance to review.

If you are uncomfortable calling references, then at the very least, do a quick internet search to see if your potential vendor has online reviews from past clients.  Certainly people can improve over time, so be sure to look at their most recent reviews. You should also do your due diligence when searching for a wedding venue. Search using sites like Yelp, Google, Wedding Wire, Thumbtack, etc., to get feedback from past clients. 

Questions to consider: 

1. How long has this vendor been in business and how many weddings have they done?

2. How much are the services and how much is the deposit? Any additional fees?

3. What is the vendors cancellation policy?

Once you decide to hire a vendor, be sure to discuss all the details of the services that you are expecting, and make sure the vendor is flexible enough to roll with the punches if s few details are tweaked. 

Be sure to check out our 'Vendor Resources' page for suggested vendors (DJs, Florists, Caterers, Makeup Artists, Photographers, etc.) in the DMV http://www.sweetheartweddingvows.com/vendor-resources.html 

Best Wishes.  #behappy