Pros & Cons of Working with A Professional Wedding Vendor

When planning a wedding, it can be a little overwhelming to sift through so many vendors. With cell phone apps and search engines, anyone can list their services online! Then, we have friends and family offering their help and suddenly everyone is a wedding expert!

Working with a wedding professional has its pros and cons. Communication can be touch and go in the beginning depending on when you are inquiring. They may have several new inquiries and therefore you may not hear from them immediately. A true professional should always respond within 48 hours, but it happens. The next step is coordinating an initial meeting, which can also be difficult depending on your schedule. Their packages and pricing will be firm, and they will be industry standards. A professional wedding vendor is not always the cheapest option but will always be of the utmost quality.

Why Stick With a  Professional Wedding Vendor?

So, Aunt Linda is a photographer and wants to offer her services for your wedding. That’s great! However, there are a couple things to keep in mind here. You won’t be working with a stranger which is a huge relief—right? Not always. Hiring friends and family means they’re going to favor certain aspects of your wedding and may not necessarily provide exactly what you are looking for. They might not capture every moment because they will be trying to also be a part of your wedding. They also might not be used to the long hours and details required to capture every image (going along with the photographer example). Are they prepared to not participate in your wedding to get the job done? Will they receive criticism well and guarantee all aspects of their service be completed like a professional would guarantee with a contract?

In a nutshell, there are more pros than cons to working with a professional wedding vendor. With years of experience, these vendors know how to anticipate any obstacle and make your day flawless. They are a neutral party with the goal to execute their job to complete your wedding vision. They know how to prepare and what goes into a wedding from start to finish. Trusting a wedding professional is always your best option!