Wedding Vendors

Here are some resources to help you hire a winning wedding vendor team.

Start with our Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Wedding Vendors, then check out our Wedding Checklists, download our free wedding printables, and be sure to check out our "Questions to Ask…" series for guidance on vendor consultations.



9 Major Wedding Planning Red Flags to Watch Out For

9 Major Wedding Planning Red Flags to Watch Out For

We’re here to help you spot warning signs that could turn your fairy tale into a cautionary one. Here are the major red flags to watch out for when vetting your wedding pros that could save you from a potential wedding disaster—or at least save you time, money, and stress!


The Difference Between Venue Coordinators and Wedding Planners

The Difference Between Venue Coordinators and Wedding Planners

What's the difference between a wedding planner and a venue coordinator? Both are invaluable allies to have in your wedding-day corner–and while there are definitely similarities and overlap in the roles, there are some major differences, too. We break it down.


Wedding Vendor Checklist | Printable PDF

Wedding Vendor Checklist | Printable PDF

Want to put together a winning wedding-day roster? Here is a list of wedding vendors that can help your dream wedding go off without a hitch, along with a free printable PDF Wedding Vendor Checklist for your planning binder.


The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Wedding Vendors

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Wedding Vendors

We've created The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Wedding Vendors to help you navigate the vendor selection process. Whether you're searching for a talented photographer who can swiftly capture candid moments or a skilled floral designer who can transform your venue into a peony-filled paradise, we've got you covered with the best tips.


Get a FREE Wedding Invitation Sample Kit from Minted!

Get a FREE Wedding Invitation Sample Kit from Minted!

Finding the perfect invitations just got easier! Minted will send a Wedding Invitation Sample Kit straight to your door with your favorite designs, color swatches, paper types, and so much more. At NO cost to you. Snag one for yourself!


Fun Food Truck Wedding Ideas

Fun Food Truck Wedding Ideas

Food trucks are always a good idea...but in the midst of a global pandemic, they can be a lifesaver! Food trucks offer an outdoor dining option that's equal parts fun, flavorful, and festive. What to serve? The possibilities are endless! See these creative food truck ideas to inspire your own deliciously distinct wedding reception experience.


Who Pays for Bridesmaid Hair and Makeup?

Who Pays for Bridesmaid Hair and Makeup?

One of the highlights of the wedding day is getting glammed up the morning-of with your 'maids, free-flowing mimosas in hand. But the question is, who pays for the bridal party's hair and makeup? We've got answers!


Questions to Ask a DJ or Live Entertainment

Questions to Ask a DJ or Live Entertainment

Too often choosing the entertainment is left to the end of your overwhelming "Wedding To Do List"—but it shouldn’t be! Not only does music set the appropriate mood, but a skilled Master or Mistress of Ceremonies will gracefully guide your guests from one spotlight moment to another. To get you started, we've put together this list of questions that will help you evaluate a DJ, band, or other entertainer.


How To Tip Your Wedding Vendors

How To Tip Your Wedding Vendors

You've itemized your wedding budget down to the last cent. But with all the numbers tallied up you might be forgetting a costly, but necessary, expense: Tips! We've put together the ultimate guide on tipping your wedding vendors—from who, to when, to how much?!


39 Questions to Ask a Wedding Photographer

39 Questions to Ask a Wedding Photographer

You've put so much time and effort into planning your wedding you'll want every special moment captured in photos. But how do you know which photographer is right for you? Bottom line, you need to do your homework. Here are the questions you should ask those photographers who've made your shortlist.


The Ultimate Wedding Budget Checklist

The Ultimate Wedding Budget Checklist

Here it is: The Ultimate Wedding Budget Checklist with a full breakdown of potential wedding expenses. This comprehensive list includes the items most weddings entail, as well as the "typical" percentage of your budget you may want to reserve for each one. Yes, we're slightly Type-A.


Wedding Beauty Timeline

Wedding Beauty Timeline

Beauty may be an afterthought when you're knee-deep in wedding planning. You know you need to make time for some beauty prep, but when and where do you start? To make sure you look and feel amazing on your big day, we've created a Wedding Beauty Timeline to help you achieve that blushing bride (or groom!) glow.


Wedding Photography Style Glossary

Wedding Photography Style Glossary

Though there are no standard “dictionary definitions” of photographic styles, it’s still a good idea to have an understanding of the different approaches before you interview wedding photographers. Our Wedding Photography Style Glossary will help you pinpoint the type of wedding photos you’re jonesing for.


Real Wedding Disaster Stories: 5 Expensive Ways A Wedding Could Go Wrong

Real Wedding Disaster Stories: 5 Expensive Ways A Wedding Could Go Wrong

It's Murphy's Law: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. And when something goes wrong at a wedding, it can be frightening how quickly costs add up. This is pretty much why wedding insurance exists—to help couples recover from any financial consequences resulting from unanticipated (and expensive!) wedding mishaps.


Brides Want To Know: Do I Need Wedding Insurance?

Brides Want To Know: Do I Need Wedding Insurance?

Let's face it: Anything can happen on your wedding day, so don't be lulled into thinking that your event is immune from disaster. Wouldn't it be nice to have some protection and peace of mind in case something happened to your venue, gown, or vendors? Wedding insurance can financially protect you against a variety of unexpected problems that could tarnish your special day—and bank account. Read more…


Protect Your Wedding: Get it in Writing

Protect Your Wedding: Get it in Writing

We don’t have to tell you that planning a wedding is never simple. There are so many grey areas to navigate: Ecru or bright white wedding dress? Buttercream or fondant on the cake? DJ or live band for entertainment? We could go on…That said, there is one aspect of your wedding that should be as clear as black & white: the contracts you sign.


Hiring Wedding Professionals Pays Off

Hiring Wedding Professionals Pays Off

Yes, you will save money by hiring the cheapest vendors you can find or doing things yourself. But the old adage, “You get what you pay for,” really comes into play here. Skimp on services and you could end up paying a big price anyway. We give you all the reasons hiring seasoned wedding professionals pays off, plus tips for finding the right vendors for your wedding.


Wedding Budget: Venue Fees and Other Costs

Wedding Budget: Venue Fees and Other Costs

You’d think that working from a budget would be obvious, but you’d be surprised how many people, especially brides and grooms, are unrealistic about what they can afford. Part of the problem is that most people aren’t very experienced with event budgeting and don’t know how to estimate what locations, products and services will ultimately cost.


Brides Want to Know: Wedding Band or DJ?

Brides Want to Know: Wedding Band or DJ?

My fiancé and I have most of our wedding plans set, except the music for our reception. We can’t decide between live entertainment and a disc jockey. The reception will be indoors with about 150 guests. We have to keep an eye on cost, too. Are bands always more expensive? What do you recommend?


Questions to Ask a Wedding Planner

Questions to Ask a Wedding Planner

In the first flush of joy after your engagement, you probably began browsing wedding websites, social media sites like Pinterest, and magazines. If you soon felt buried by a blizzard of checklists and a daunting array of decisions, you and your fiancé might want to think about hiring a professional wedding planner.


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