Wedding vendors are crucial to your wedding as they are the ones working tirelessly behind the scene to make your wedding just the way you want it. Wedding vendors can be just about anyone you have hired for your wedding but usually encompasses photographers, caterers, venue organisers, wedding planners, event managers, band and waiters. In the swirl of your wedding, it is easy to forget these people you have engaged to make your wedding special but don’t because they can make or break your wedding! Read on for some tips on managing your wedding vendors.
How To Treat My Wedding Vendors?
It is likely that you found your wedding vendors through recommendations, research and lots of interviews with other potential vendors. After you have decided to sign them up, start to build a friendly relationship with them and keep them informed of your ideas for your wedding.
Wedding Tip: A vendor who is your friend will be much easier to work with!
Try To Maintain A Good Relationship
Planning a wedding can be a horribly stressful period and can turn some of the sweetest brides into a screaming bridezilla! As stressful as it gets, do try not to upset your vendors by screaming at them. Your family and long-suffering fiancé know you and will forgive you once the wedding is over, however, your wedding vendors do not and many would rather not work with a difficult bride!
Wedding Tip: Before you scream at your vendors, take a deep breath and put yourself in their shoes. You wouldn’t want to be treated that way just because you were paid to do something, would you?
Should I Feed My Wedding Vendors?
Most vendors are professional and will not demand for food if you have not provided it. However, remember that no one likes to work on an empty stomach! You don’t have to allocate them a place at your guest tables but try to arrange for some sandwiches or food to be made available throughout your wedding for them to help themselves to. Remember that while you and your guests are feasting and having fun, your vendors are probably working hard!
Wedding Tip: Another option is to provide a quick dinner for your vendors before your wedding party starts since they are usually free before your wedding.
Do I Have To Tip My Vendors?
Well, its entirely up to you! Some vendors already factor in a 5% to 10% service charge in their fees. If that’s the case, you might want to reconsider tipping them. However, if your vendor has done a fantastic job in making your wedding magical, then why not? It doesn’t have to be an extravagant amount but something as a little gesture of thanks will be much appreciated by your vendor.
Wedding Tip: Prepare little envelopes with a thank you note and a small token of appreciation before your wedding as you will likely forget in the excitement of your wedding day.
Wedding vendors are professionals who can really make or break your wedding. Although you have paid them, remember to treat them as professionals who are helping you make your wedding just the way you want it. Remember that happy wedding vendors often go out of their way to make happy weddings!
With Love,
Elle
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