Building a team of reliable suppliers is one of the most important aspects of planning a wedding. This involves finding and hiring a team of professionals who will use their expertise in order to make your vision of a perfect wedding a reality. The best way to get a head start on this is to draft a timeline that includes target dates for when certain vendors should already be booked. By doing so, you’ll be able to stay on top of the wedding-planning game and avoid going bridezilla over every single problem that arises.
Do you know how many wedding suppliers you’ll need? Let this checklist guide you.
- Wedding Venue
This is probably the most in-demand supplier for weddings. The venue is what will set the scene for the big day. This is usually booked months to over a year in advance, as everything else such as the decorations and floor layout will depend on the size and location of the venue.
- Wedding Planner
You can, of course, choose to plan your whole wedding by yourself. But if you’re planning a grand event that brings together many different vendors, you’d be better off hiring a wedding planner. Not only can this person or company help you stay on budget and organized; he or she can also keep everything on schedule and address any problems during the big day. You can choose either a full-service planner or a day-of coordinator.
- Caterer
What’s a wedding without food and drinks? Some venues have their own caterers and include catering in their wedding packages while others might not. The wedding caterer is in charge of making sure that everyone at the wedding has plenty of delicious food to eat.
- Photographer/Videographer
No matter what size of a wedding party you plan to have, the photographer is simply one supplier you should not hesitate to hire. This person will make sure that all the precious moments during the event are creatively captured for you to look back on years down the road. Additionally, you could also hire a videographer to document the happenings of the wedding on film so that you could have something to watch with your kids later on.
- Jeweler
As an important physical symbol of your marriage, the wedding band should be representative of your personal style as a couple. A trusted jeweler, perhaps the same one where your engagement ring was ordered from, will help you find the perfect wedding rings.
- Hair and Makeup Professionals
These professionals know what they’re doing, and they will be in charge of making you look and feel great on your wedding.
- Wedding Attire
The wedding shopping does not end once the bride and groom find their wedding dress and tuxedo, respectively. There are a lot of garments to look into! Starting early would be a great idea, and make sure to do some research first to get the best possible deals and services.
- The Officiant
You and your partner would have to decide whether the ceremony you’ll be having will be religious or secular in nature. Only after then would you be able to decide on the officiant who can perform the ceremony to wed you and your partner.
- Wedding Musician / DJ
Music can be that glue that binds everything together in a magical event that you and your guests will remember forever. So whether you choose to hire a DJ, a band, or live musicians is totally up to you, but be sure to hire a musician that has plenty of experience performing at weddings.
- Cake Baker
A cake is sometimes used as the focal point of the venue’s decorations, so taking the time to choose a cake that fits your style and budget is a great idea.
- Stationery Supplier
One of the fun parts of wedding planning is choosing the types of stationery for your invitations. Be sure to get this done early on in the wedding planning.
- Wedding Favors
Wedding favors are a way to let guests know they are appreciated for taking the time to be with you on your special day. From edible goodies to meaningful items, there are so many favors that you can consider. Be sure to choose a reliable supplier!
The important thing to remember when planning a wedding is to book the most important suppliers as early as you can. That way, you can get them secured and out of the way before focusing on other parts of the event.
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