Organising your wedding is a huge task and it can be very daunting especially in the beginning. Not only do you have to find the perfect venue and a dress that makes you feel like a princess, you also have to find the right photographer, flowers, cake, musicians, invitations and more. But, what is the best way to go about finding all these wedding suppliers?
Here are some tips to help you get started.
(1) Create a to-do list – be organised and get yourself off to a good start by making a to-do list. There are a few things that you will need to organise as soon as possible such as finding a venue, booking caterers and finding a dress. Other things such as choosing your wedding rings, ordering your cake and selecting stationery can wait until a bit later. Prioritise your list and put a rough date beside each item to help you remember when it needs to be done by.
(2) Get Recommendations from friends – how do you know which suppliers are reliable and provide a high quality service? The best way to determine this is by speaking to friends or relatives who have recently married and ask them which suppliers they chose and which ones they were happy or unhappy with. Nothing can beat a personal recommendation.
(3) Go to Wedding Fairs – wedding fayres can be lots of fun for you. You can sample a few canopies, wedding cake and perhaps a little champagne, while speaking to a lot of different suppliers under one roof. This is a great chance for you to meet potential photographers, cake designers, stationery suppliers, caterers, videographers, wedding gown designers and more, all within a few hours.
(4) Look in Wedding Magazines – many wedding magazines have a list of suppliers and classified adverts inside, usually on the last few pages. Many magazines also have real life stories with information and photos about recently married couples and often information on the suppliers used.
(5) Use the Internet – this may sound obvious, but it is a good idea to visit Google or Yahoo and enter the name of your town or area along with what you are looking for e.g. "wedding dresses Manchester" or something similar. This gives you a great opportunity to check out the website of your potential supplier before speaking to them in person. Often this can be a huge time saver as you can immediately eliminate suppliers that are too expensive or that are not to your taste.
(6) Use the Phone – don’t be afraid to phone round a few suppliers before you make the decision to speak to them in person. A lot suppliers do not have any information about their prices on their website, so a quick telephone call to find this out can save you a lot of time.
(7) Be Prepared – finally, make sure you are prepared! Before you visit a potential supplier think about what you want. Discuss it with your partner and with your parents if they are helping to pay for the wedding.
About the Author: Suzanne is a bride to be, living in Scotland. Visit her website Wedding in Edinburgh for more tips and advice on wedding planning.
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