Picking quality vendors!

After talking to many wonderful brides from the bridal show I felt the need to write this post. Many brides are sticker shocked over the prices from every vendor and don't realize why. Well, just like everyone else we need to make a living. We all understand that brides don't get married everyday and don't know what it takes to make an event such as a wedding come together.

For example, it doesn't just take one person to make your centerpieces. It takes a team of people hours to get it all together then go to your venue and set it up. Same thing goes for the rest of the vendors, photo, video, catering, lights, music, cake, and the list goes on and on. It takes everyone a lot of time and effort to put your event together, and thats why we ask to get paid for it.

Now, just like everything else there are "cheaper" places that will save you tons of money if you go with them. But at that point you should ask yourself what will you be risking? Quality of service? Quality of the product? Quality of the finished result? Its very possible, but it might not be. Its really a gamble. I'm not saying you should get the best vendor for every aspect of your Event. If you can afford it, then yes. If not please don't get a loan, or make your family go broke. All I'm saying is don't mess up your big day because you wanted to save money.

Decide what are the most important things for you. Is it the photographs that will last a life time? Is it the peace of mind you will have that your wedding will be flawless if you hire a planner? Is it the food that will have your guests talking about for weeks? Will it be the shock and awe you want to give guests with the lighting? It could be anything. Every vendor is very important! But which one is most important to you? When you decide this I suggest you find the best one you can afford. Or hire a planner to do it for you ;). After that I don't suggest going and finding the cheapest on everything else. That is the opposite of what I'm saying! Find the BEST for what you can afford. Heck if there is a new upcoming vendor then guess what that vendor is most likely wanting to prove him or herself. So most likely you will get the best work they can give.

The point I'm trying to make is that a wedding or big event is obviously a very important day. Why go cheap? Do the best you can and you will never regret it. There will be no what if's. You did the best you could, and you won't live with regrets or remorse towards other vendors. This is your important event! Make the best of it! Oh and SHOP AROUND! ORRR hire someone that will do it for you ;), but around for that planner too.

Don't be stressed about your decisions


Be confident and at peace with your decisions!

Uniquely Yours Bridal Expo

Hi Everyone! Its been a busy few weeks, and they have definitely been good :). Just a couple of days ago we met several brides at the Uniquely Yours Bridal Expo, and luckily we were a hit! I wanted to thank my two wonderful helpers.. My husband Michael and my dear Friend Alice. Which without either I would have been lost.

Now, to the lovely brides that were there and met us. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to talk to us. We really appreciate that especially with all the vendors you had to deal with. If you filled out one of our forms we will be contacting you soon. We have arranged it by wedding date that way we take care of the ladies that need us the very most right now. If you would like us to contact you sooner please send us an email (claudia.cdesignsite.com) and we will contact you as soon as we can. Otherwise it might take a few days but we will call you and get to know your needs a little better then.

It really was a pleasure not only to meet the lovely brides, but the mother of the brides as well. All of you that stopped by made our day that much better. Thank you again!