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Getting the Most out of your Vendors

Choosing your vendors is a daunting task. How do you know they will fit your wedding vision? Consulting with your wedding planner first is the best way to find out which vendors will fit your personality and needs. Local wedding planners have access to endless providers and can recommend the best in the wedding biz. Vendors can make a wedding come alive- and we’ve got some tips for figuring out a way to get the most out of your selected vendors.

Build a relationship with your vendor:

The greatest thing about vendors is most of them have been in the business a long time, and have built their own professional relationships. If you have already worked with your wedding planner to select an incredible caterer, ask them for referrals to a florist. The wedding business is a small, small world- and the pros can tell you who to rely on- and who to avoid.

Determine their scope of services:

Some people are surprised to know that The Events Company does Fun Photo services as well as full service wedding planning. Make sure to ask your vendor exactly what their scope of services are, so that you don’t miss out on any awesome perks. Wedding planners are able to tell you which venues will even help set up place cards for you- or do a variety of miscellaneous tasks.

Figure out where your money is going:

Remember that you are hiring the best because they know how to spend your budget correctly to execute your dream wedding. One place brides try to save money is on their DJ – some services consist of hiring the company, not a specific individual. If you saw a DJ you liked at a friend wedding, get their company name and individual name and be request that specific person. Be sure to know EXACTLY who and WHAT is going on at your wedding.

Your wedding planner should provide you with a list of the day’s events and expectations. If you notice something is not to your liking, approach your wedding planner first to diffuse the situation. Be strong in what you want – there are vendors out there who will give you exactly what you envisioned!

Some of the best vendors in the industry book 2 years out, so be sure to contact them as soon as you think you might be interested. Your wedding planner should set up a meet and greet and if you like them, go for it! It will be a sense of relief to know you have crossed off something on your “Wedding To Do!”

Look for a future post for an entire “Wedding To Do!” list.

Happy Holidays!

Shannon

Planning Panic!

The Planning Panic

All brides have had one. It can hit you at any moment- in a million ways. You feel panicked, stressed and you can almost feel yourself morphing into …Bridezilla! It’s in these moments, before you destruct anything in your path where one point becomes painfully obvious: You need an Event Planner.

We are a wedding planning/décor company and we believe in what our business can do to bring a vision of a perfect wedding to life! We also want what is best for our brides, regardless; So whether you are a potential new client or just perusing the website for fun, we want to offer you up some helpful hints from our wedding pros.

What to look forward to this week:

-Some valuable lessons in time management as a bride

-A quick rundown of what may go wrong on the big day- and how to avoid it!

-A list of hassle-free services that your vendors will provide

-And as always, some fabulous pictures of our past events

We look forward to hearing your feedback, and more importantly your wedding day stories! Brides and their weddings will be featured each week on our blog, so please submit wedding day pictures to marrymeNY@gmail.com if you feel your wedding day was the perfect vision brought to life!

Happy reading!

Shannon Lach

Wedding Director/Decor Designer

The Events Company

Your Wedding Decor Planning Timeline

Once the man of your dreams on bended knee asks for your hand in marriage:

• First thing you want to do is select the time of year you want to celebrate your nuptials.
• Discuss finances with all parties contributing to the ‘cause’ to develop how much you are able to spend.
• Select the venue that reflects your overall vision.
• Start shopping for your gown. Your final decision will influence your overall vision more than you think.
• Select the color and style of your bridesmaids dresses. The color will influence your décor color story.
• Select your team of professionals (florist, decorator, caterer, photographer, videographer, music, etc.).
• Determine what the needs are to establish the preliminary costs of all items. Don’t worry about the minute details just enough to know what your look will be and the estimated costs. The details will come later.

You’ve rounded the corner and the date is now 6 months away:

• Meet with the caterer to finalize your menu.
• Meet with your florist and decorator (preferably The Events Company) to discuss the overall look. Together they will help you build a plan, including the layout of the room. Don’t be afraid to ask to see a sample of the guest table set-up with the elements you’ve selected.

• Flowers and décor for ceremony (look at what can be reused for the reception)
• Flowers and décor for Cocktail area
• Room ambiance: lighting, fabric draping, emphasizing focal points
• Treat the table as a whole unit: linens, chairs or chair covers, centerpiece, charger, napkins, stemware, china, flatware
• Specialty Tables: escort card table, gift table, cake table, head table or sweetheart table

The big details are finalized, now you can focus on the little details that will bring out your personalities (3 months out):

• Ceremony: the grand exit (bubbles, flower petals, balloons, etc)
• Cocktails: signature cocktail greet, ice sculpture, photo booth, strolling entertainment (hand illusionist)
• Reception: Toasts, How to get the newlyweds to kiss, Monogram on dance floor, sparklers as bridal couple departs reception, etc.

Ready, Set, Go!

Opera House Love

Just a little view of the lovely couple Brittney and Eric from last weekend. Truly was a magical wedding, can't believe it is over already! Bert Pohl Photography did an amazing job, lovely to work with, and I can not wait to see all the pictures and post them!

White Wedding - Tented Perfection

Chivari Chairs are a great way to add the WOW factor to your wedding. As wedding designers and planners, we are able to best help you understand how to incorporate the theme, color and feel you are looking for on your big day. Simply using white chivari chairs without considering every other aspect of your decor options could have ended in a tragic white blizzard rather than a white wedding to be talked about for years.

The wedding vision and theme are a product of you, the bride, and a lifetime of personal experience and love; as a wedding designer it is my job to be sure your special day reflects every aspect of that. From the chairs, to the napkins even the silverware and lighting, it all should be reflection of you and your fiance. Once you see the parts put together, I can promise you your breathe will be taken away, like the day your he proposed.







Lisa and Steve celebrated their lovely day at the Aurora Inn, NY. These photos from Larrisa Cleveland Photography capture exactly how magical your wedding day can be with the perfect blend of friends, family, great venue and exceptional decor items, like the Chivari chairs from The Events Company.