Choosing the right wedding vendors can be a difficult process! With so many to choose from, it can be overwhelming to try and find the perfect match. We have created a list of questions to help with the search.
Check out our Preferred Vendors Guide for professional vendors in the area!
DJ’s or Bands
- How long have you been playing weddings?
- Have you played at our ceremony/reception site before?
- Do you have a specific timeline you follow? Is it flexible?
- Will you supply the PA/sound for the ceremony? Is this an additional charge?
- If wedding band, how many performers will be there?
- How much space is required at the venue?
- Is there a limited amount of songs we are able to choose from to play?
- Do you have a standard song list you play?
- Do you provide any additional services such as photobooths or up-lighting?
- Will my guests be able to make requests?
- If we decide to extend our reception time, how much notice do you need? Is there an additional charge?
- Do you bring back-up equipment in case something goes wrong?
- Do you have proof of liability insurance?
Swatch Studios & Decorative Sound
Photographers/Videographers
- What is the average size of weddings you shoot?
- Is photography your full-time job or a hobby?
- How many years have you been shooting weddings?
- What do you consider to be your style of photography?
- What is included in your wedding packages?
- Do you have a standard timeline you follow? Am I allowed to adjust this at all?
- Are we allowed to give you ideas for photos?
- Do you also offer videography or photobooths?
- Have you photographed at my venue before?
- Are your photos typically more candid or staged?
- Will you take detailed shots of my ballroom?
- How will I receive my photos or video?
- How long should I expect to wait for my photos after the wedding?
- Can I order prints or a wedding book through your business? Is this an additional charge?
- Do you have proof of liability insurance?
- Do you bring any back-up equipment with you?
Florists
- Have you decorated my ceremony space or reception venue before?
- How long have you been a florist?
- Do you set up the flowers, if so when will you arrive?
- If you do not set up the flowers, when should I pick them up?
- Do you provide vases or other décor for my event?
- Do you have an online catalog that shows your rentals? If not, do you have any rental companies you enjoy working with?
- Are there packages you offer or is everything a la carte?
- Are we able to purchase only the bouquets and boutonnieres through you?
- Will you be decorating any other weddings that day?
- Do you have the ability to preserve my wedding bouquet?
- What do you consider your design style to be?
- Do you have standard designs, or do I bring pictures of what I want?
- What flowers would be best for the time of year?
- Will I have to return vases and décor, or will you pick it up from my venue?
Morgan Marie Photography & GardenView Flowers
Bakeries
- How long have you been baking?
- Is baking your full-time job or hobby?
- What other desserts do you offer besides cake?
- Will I need to ask my florist to provide additional flowers for my cake?
- Will you be dropping off my wedding cake or do I need to arrange a pick-up?
- Do you contact the venue to figure out a drop-off time or should we?
- Will I be able to taste cake samples?
- Do you provide cake stands, toppers, or the cake knife and lift?
- Do you provide the platters for additional desserts?
- Are there any items I will have to return to you after the wedding?
- Will you make us a new cake for our one-year anniversary? How much would this be?
- When and how do you require the payment?
Adore Wedding Photography & Eston’s Bakery
OFFICIANTS
- Have you ever officiated a ceremony at our ceremony site?
- How long have you officiated weddings?
- Do you have a script you use? If so, may we read it or edit this?
- Do you provide the PA/sound system?
- Can we include religious elements in our ceremony?
- Do you have experience with different religions or inter-faith ceremonies?
- Do you require pre-marital counseling? If not and we would like it, do you provide this service?
- How and when do we obtain our marriage license? Will you send this to the Court or do we?
- How and when do you require payment?
- Can you personalize our ceremony?
- Do you have any suggestions for unity ceremonies?
- How long will my ceremony be?
- Are rehearsals included with your service?
- How many times will we meet prior to the wedding?
AC Photography & Weddings for the Ages
Photobooths
- What makes your photobooth unique from the others?
- Do you provide props, or do I have to provide my own?
- What type of props do you have?
- What are your options for backdrops?
- How long do your services run?
- Will there be an attendant to assist with the photobooth?
- What does the photobooth you offer look like?
- Have you worked at my venue before?
- How will my guests receive their photos, print-outs or digitally?
- What types of add-ons do you offer?
- How will I receive a copy of the photos?
- Does the venue need to have Wi-Fi?
- Does the venue need to have good lighting where you are stationed?
- What sized area is required for your booth?
PictureThis! Picture Booths
Wedding Planner
- Have you ever coordinated at our venue before?
- How long have you been coordinating events?
- Do provide any additional services such as rentals?
- Will your team have additional weddings that day besides mine?
- Do you assist with managing my budget?
- On my wedding day, how long will you provide your service?
- How and when do you require payment?
- Do you attend our rehearsal?
- How many times will we meet prior to the wedding?
- Have you worked with our other vendors before?
- Do you have any favorite vendors you work with?
- What is the difference between your services and Nazareth Hall’s day-of hostess?
- How many staff members will you have assisting with my wedding?
- Will you help decorate prior to the reception? Will you assist with taking décor down?
- How many clients do you service per year?
Vibe Garden Images + Video & JetWedCo
June 4, 2020