Let's see, you'll need a florist, a caterer, a photographer. Maybe you'll have a videographer. Then there's the gown, the rings, the favours, the tuxes, the invitations, the decorations, the dresses for the bridesmaids, the dresses for the mothers, the limo, the cake ...There are a lot of goods and services involved in putting together most weddings. And each of those goods and services has a vendor attached to them. How do you find the best?
Here are some tips from the Better Business Bureau:
1. Personal recommendations are a good way to go. Did someone you know have a good experience with this vendor?
2. Failing personal recommendations, check with the BBB.
3. Always get at least three estimates. Remember: it's not just about the price. Maybe, for those extra dollars, photographer B is giving you a lot more service than photographer A.
4. Visit the vendor and look at samples of their product/service. If there's more than one person involved, make sure you're seeing samples done by the person who will be doing your wedding.
5. Take a copy of the contract home with you before you sign. Compare contracts. See what's standard, and what's not.
6. Get EVERYTHING in the contract.
7. Confirm all contracts a week or two before the wedding. The day of your wedding is NOT the time to be finding out that your photographer has gone out of business since you signed the contract six months ago!
With these tips, you'll be far less likely to have any unhappy surprises! And if you do get bad service, do the next bride a favour and report the vendor to the Better Business Bureau.
2. Failing personal recommendations, check with the BBB.
3. Always get at least three estimates. Remember: it's not just about the price. Maybe, for those extra dollars, photographer B is giving you a lot more service than photographer A.
4. Visit the vendor and look at samples of their product/service. If there's more than one person involved, make sure you're seeing samples done by the person who will be doing your wedding.
5. Take a copy of the contract home with you before you sign. Compare contracts. See what's standard, and what's not.
6. Get EVERYTHING in the contract.
7. Confirm all contracts a week or two before the wedding. The day of your wedding is NOT the time to be finding out that your photographer has gone out of business since you signed the contract six months ago!
With these tips, you'll be far less likely to have any unhappy surprises! And if you do get bad service, do the next bride a favour and report the vendor to the Better Business Bureau.
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