- Timing is Everything. Coordinate the arrival of your wedding flowers with your photography schedule. You will certainly want to include them in all your photos!
- Are you doing most of the wedding planning? How about putting your groom in charge of the honeymoon details? Lots of guys like to plan the honeymoon because this is where they get to be adventurous and romantic. Brides, give him a few “dreamy locations” and a couple of “absolutely-not’s,” and let him surprise you!
- Managing all the mail. Temporarily rent a Post Office Box for all of the wedding related material, including free drawings and giveaway information, to come to. After the wedding you simply cancel the PO Box. (GREAT idea to do with e-mail as well!)
- Beauty is only skin deep. The photographer’s photos, the DJ’s music and the venue’s menu are all important, but only represent one level of service. Remember to consider the manner in which they are all going to be delivered. The final outcome is great but how you get there is also important.
- Throw your vendors a curve ball. When you are satisfied with the level of expertise exhibited by a vendor, begin inquiring about customer service. Don’t be afraid to ask them for an example of how well they work with other vendors or how involved they will be in the pre-event planning process. These are all important questions.
- No Bridezillas Here! Movies and reality TV lead us to believe that weddings are stressed-out events that reduce people to a fetal position. Look carefully at training, qualifications and talent and how you will be treated as a customer. Follow your instincts and select vendors who care as passionately about you and your event as they do about themselves.
- Finally, work with professionals. A good rule of thumb is to hire a wedding planner, even if it’s only for “day of”.
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