Vendors
Connect with top-notch wedding vendors, from photographers and videographers to florists and event planners, who can help bring your wedding vision to life.
The people you hire have a big effect on how your wedding feels, from the photographer and videographer to the florist, the caterer, and the planner. Finding the right ones takes time, so start early and compare more than one option.
The guides in this section help you decide who to hire, what to ask, and how to compare quotes. Read reviews, look at full galleries rather than highlights, and get everything in writing before you pay a deposit.
How to Choose a Wedding Videographer
How to Choose Wedding Vendors: Booking Order, Questions and Red Flags
The Order To Book In
- Venue and date. Everything else depends on it.
- Photographer and videographer. The best ones fill their calendars a year or more ahead.
- Caterer, if the venue doesn't provide one.
- Music, whether a band or a DJ. Popular bands are scarce on Saturdays in summer.
- Officiant, unless the venue supplies one.
- Florist, cake and stationery, which have shorter lead times.
- Hair, makeup and transport, usually a few months ahead.
Questions Worth Asking Every Vendor
Are you free on our date, and who will actually be there?
Ask for the name of the person who will work your wedding, not only the business owner. Associates and second shooters can differ in quality, so ask to see their work.
Can I see a full wedding, not just highlights?
A highlight reel shows a vendor's best moments, and a full gallery or film shows how they handle a whole day, including the dull stretches and the bad light.
What happens if you're ill or something goes wrong?
A good vendor has a backup plan. If the answer is vague, that tells you something.
What exactly does the price include?
Ask about travel, overtime, setup, equipment, delivery and taxes, and get the answer in writing.
Can I talk to a recent client?
Reviews help, and a reference from a couple who married in the last year helps more.
Red Flags
Be wary of a vendor who pushes you to sign today, won't put terms in writing, has no recent work to show, or gets defensive when you ask about backups. A low price with a long list of extra fees is usually dearer than it first looks. For the full process, read how to choose wedding vendors, including booking order, questions and red flags. If a film of the day matters to you, how to choose a wedding videographer covers what to look for in their work.