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Question about booking vendors

Hi ladies, I just have a quick question about booking vendors that I was hoping you could help me answer.

When booking our DJ, florist, and videographer, I researched around a bit and made appointments with 2-3 vendors who I thought best matched our budget and personality. Then FI and I met with all of them and decided which one would work best for us. Do you do the same thing with florists, the bakery, and the limo, or with these vendors do you just pick one and go with them?

Thanks in advance!

Re: Question about booking vendors

  • RoyalOrientRoyalOrient member
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    edited December 2011
    I definitely researched my vendors based on Knottie reviews and reviews on weddingwire plus any published work. I also made sure they fit  our style and could work within our budget. I did this with all my vendors except the venue. Florist - very important they understand your vision and will work with your budget. The cake - definitely go to tastings and the limo service I largely based on reviews from past brides. I also used limos.com to find rates from local companies.
  • edited December 2011
    I found that choosing 2-3 floral vendors and then choosing the one that was the best match (in terms of budget and style) worked well. We looked at three vendors and chose the one who best fit our budget and also hit the nail right on the head in terms of what we wanted. It seemed to me that most florists will work with your budget by finding in season blooms or more fillers, etc. so I wouldn't be afraid of telling them your proposed budget.


  • edited December 2011
    Three is definatelty the magic number. For all my vendor choices I met with three different ones and choose the one that best fit my style and budget. I recently booked my florist, Janice from Sprigs on Main Street in East Greenwich. She is very nice and personable and will work with your budget to create the atmosphere you want for your wedding.

    Goodluck planning!
  • SamswedSamswed member
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    edited December 2011
    I have been compiling lists of vendors based on the knot reviews and from my friends who have already been married. I think I will narrow it down by budget and then go from there. I do know I need to get a move on... the photographer I wanted is already booked!!!
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