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Finding vendors

arlingtongandalexandriaarlingtongandalexandria
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Hi.  I'm just engaged, but all this wedding planning stuff seems really overwhelming!  How are you finding vendors?  
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Re: Finding vendors

  • island07b2bisland07b2b member
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    I love weddings so I've done a lot of reading, researching, and investigating on my own.  I've also made it a point to talk to anyone I knew who got married about their takes on the vendors they used, etc.  Also, I had planned a wedding before that did not happen so I had some exposure to various vendors already. 

    For my wedding now, II found my vendors through a variety of ways:  1) Word of mouth, 2) Via a wedding planner, 3) www.weddingwire.com, 4) TK (vendor reviews), and The Washingtonian Magazine (Best of Weddings).  

     



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  • 2dBride2dBride member
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    Also, once you have found one vendor, you can ask for recommendations of others.  They often see each other's work.

    Also, depending on the size and type of your event, you may find that vendors other than standard wedding vendors would work for you, save money, and simplify your planning.  For example, you could rent a restaurant (or for a smaller party, the private dining room of a restaurant), and have a brunch, lunch, or dinner wedding there.  Unlike banquet halls, restaurants will typically let you use the space for free if you buy the food and drink from them.  And if you work with a restaurant, you don't have to have separate vendors for linens, plates, chairs, etc.
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  • razdazzlerazdazzle member
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    Hey - I also did 1) theknot.com, 2) wedding planner and 3) word of mouth.  Theknot.com and weddingwire helped with vendor reviews.  The wedding planner I used helped with some vendors and day-of coordination.  I also tried looking at the Baltimore board because I found that some of the vendors outside of DC proper are less expensive.
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  • brenda2000brenda2000
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    Here are some good upcoming bridal show:

    Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Bridal Show     – Saturday, January 7th, 2012, 12 to 4pm

    What’s Up Weddings Bridal Show – Sunday, January 22nd, 2012, 1 to 4pm, DoubleTree Hotel

    Baltimore Bridal Show- Sat/Sun, February 4th & 5th at Baltimore Convention Center; Visit www.baltimorebridalshow.com for more information

    Historic Inns Bridal Show – Sunday, March 25th, 2012, 12 to 4pm at Governor Calvert House in Annapolis

    Baltimore Bridal Show- Sunday, August 5th, 2012, 11am to 5pm at Baltimore Marriott Waterfront; Visit www.baltimorebridalshow.com for more information

    Also if you are looking for an awesome photographer check out ours: http://www.soheilphotography.com

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