Here is a list of our top SIX vendors to hire first once your engagement hype settles and you’re ready to start checking things off your wedding planning list.
Planner/Coordinator – We suggest hiring a full service planner before you have your venue decided on (Part of our job is to find the perfect venue for you and creating a budget that works with those venues)! Or if you just want a day-of coordinator, hire that particular service once your date is locked in.
Venue – Once your venue is set, the rest can fall into place
Catering – Since catering is such a large part of your budget, we suggest checking this off the list right away and securing proposals so you can get a better feel for where you can allocate the rest of your dollars!
Photographer – Once your date is locked in, start inquiring! We suggest setting up a phone call to meet your potential photographer to get a feel for their personality and vibe. It’s one thing for their editing to be beautiful, but it’s equally important for you to be comfortable with the person behind the lens.
Beauty – The best beauty teams go quick! We often see couples waiting to hire their hair and makeup teams and they end up missing out on their favorite artists.
Hotel Blocks – Same as beauty, the best hotels in the area go quick, especially if your wedding is during a prime season.
Next on the list are florists, stationers, videographers, entertainment and transportation (all equally important to book as soon as your first six are completed!)