A wedding is an excellent way to celebrate at any location with family or friends. Consider working with numerous vendors, such as gardens, hotels, or country clubs. From wedding photographers to musicians, make your wedding a success. Here are the top vendors to explore after getting engaged:

Wedding Photographers

Wedding photographers can help you capture memories during your special day. Start exploring your options months before your scheduled wedding date to make sure your desired photographers will be available.

Confirm whether your chosen photographer can capture photos and videos if you want both. Review their portfolio to determine whether their style aligns with yours.

Photographers can help guide you if you need help deciding which style to choose. Let them know where you plan to hold your wedding venue and what moments you want them to capture.

Venue

Wedding venues provide location and size for specific events. Choose a location that aligns with your desired aesthetic. Consider outdoor options or venues like barns if you want to incorporate natural elements into your wedding. For a modern aesthetic, explore options like restaurants, resorts, and art galleries.

Consider making a list and narrowing down the venue types. If there is entertainment or specific events such as dancing or bouquet throws, a hotel or garden may fit this criteria. Seeing your venue firsthand may be the deciding factor.

Caterer

Explore your catering options months in advance if your wedding venue doesn’t provide in-house catering. Ask your wedding venue to recommend caterers if you need help figuring out where to start. You can also hire a wedding planner to help you find options. Schedule consultations with the caterers to learn about their menus and other services. Ask whether they have static menus or if they can do customized ones.

Choose one with a fixed menu if they offer the dishes you want for your wedding and one that can provide personalized menus if you need to make some adjustments. The latter may be necessary if you have guests with particular dietary constraints. Schedule a food tasting to try your potential caterer’s foods before hiring them.

Band

Musicians and bands can provide and set the tone for the atmosphere you want for your wedding. Ask all the bands you approach to provide a standard-set list of their music to get an idea of the kind of music they’ll play. Let them know if you have particular songs you’d like them to perform.

Communicating early can allow them to prepare for their performance. If your wedding venue has volume restrictions, let your band know to make sure they can work within the limits. Other factors to discuss include your desired dress code, the number of sets they need to play, and the parties responsible for setting up the audio equipment.

Choose Your Vendors Early

Wedding vendors can help your event run smoothly without complications. Explore potential wedding photographers, venues, caterers, and bands months before your wedding to allow you to secure your choices early. You can choose vendors with your partner or hire a wedding planner to help you. Make sure your vendors understand your vision for your special day.

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