How To: Pick Your Wedding Pros

It’s episode three of the first season of the Put A Ring On It Podcast. This episode is all about picking your wedding pros. Where to find them, how to reach out and how to get a great conversation going.

We talked about:

Ask your married friends for referrals and feedbackCheck with your venue or other wedding pros to see who they recommendDo some searching on Google, as well as wedding-focused search engines like WeddingWire or local wedding sites like LehighValleyWedding.comPick up a local or national bridal magazineHit up some of your wedding area’s bridal shows (just remember: not ALL wedding pros showcase at bridal shows, but they’re GREAT for finding your florist and baker, just to name a few)Custom contact forms vs. general inquiry formsIf the pro you’re looking at is asking some unique questions to start, it’s for a REASONIf you’re filling out a general inquiry form, be sure to include the “must-haves”: Name, Partner’s Name, Email, Phone Number, Wedding Date (if possible), Wedding Location (if possible)For bonus points, you can also include: Best way and time to contact you, Something you liked about their work/website/adWhen to call vs. email. vs. stop in (Hint: ALWAYS start with an email unless their website or ad says otherwise)Setting an appointment is KEY!Just how many pros you should reach out to to make an educated decisionYou want their style to match the theme/style/overall vibe of your wedding and personalityIt’s important not to try and change the style of the pro to match youThings to check for clues about how good of a fit you might be for one anotherLook for the “CONNECTION” and for the “warm and fuzzies”Obviously, budget is a factor but learn how to move things around when you need to
 

Links mentioned:

WeddingWireLehighValleyWedding.comSupport the ShowDPNAK WeddingsDaniel Moyer Photography
 

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