How To: Pick Your Wedding Pros

01/05/16 • 27 min

Put A Ring On It: The Wedding Planning Podcast

It’s episode three of the first season of the Put A Ring On It Podcast. This episode is all about picking your wedding pros. Where to find them, how to reach out and how to get a great conversation going.

We talked about:

Ask your married friends for referrals and feedback
Check with your venue or other wedding pros to see who they recommend
Do some searching on Google, as well as wedding-focused search engines like WeddingWire or local wedding sites like LehighValleyWedding.com
Pick up a local or national bridal magazine
Hit up some of your wedding area’s bridal shows (just remember: not ALL wedding pros showcase at bridal shows, but they’re GREAT for finding your florist and baker, just to name a few)
Custom contact forms vs. general inquiry forms
If the pro you’re looking at is asking some unique questions to start, it’s for a REASON
If you’re filling out a general inquiry form, be sure to include the “must-haves”: Name, Partner’s Name, Email, Phone Number, Wedding Date (if possible), Wedding Location (if possible)
For bonus points, you can also include: Best way and time to contact you, Something you liked about their work/website/ad
When to call vs. email. vs. stop in (Hint: ALWAYS start with an email unless their website or ad says otherwise)
Setting an appointment is KEY!
Just how many pros you should reach out to to make an educated decision
You want their style to match the theme/style/overall vibe of your wedding and personality
It’s important not to try and change the style of the pro to match you
Things to check for clues about how good of a fit you might be for one another
Look for the “CONNECTION” and for the “warm and fuzzies”
Obviously, budget is a factor but learn how to move things around when you need to

Links mentioned:

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Podcast Insta: @putaringonitpodcast

Danielle's Insta: @dpnak

Dan's Insta: @danielmoyerphoto

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We talked about:

Ask your married friends for referrals and feedback
Check with your venue or other wedding pros to see who they recommend
Do some searching on Google, as well as wedding-focused search engines like WeddingWire or local wedding sites like LehighValleyWedding.com
Pick up a local or national bridal magazine
Hit up some of your wedding area’s bridal shows (just remember: not ALL wedding pros showcase at bridal shows, but they’re GREAT for finding your florist and baker, just to name a few)
Custom contact forms vs. general inquiry forms
If the pro you’re looking at is asking some unique questions to start, it’s for a REASON
If you’re filling out a general inquiry form, be sure to include the “must-haves”: Name, Partner’s Name, Email, Phone Number, Wedding Date (if possible), Wedding Location (if possible)
For bonus points, you can also include: Best way and time to contact you, Something you liked about their work/website/ad
When to call vs. email. vs. stop in (Hint: ALWAYS start with an email unless their website or ad says otherwise)
Setting an appointment is KEY!
Just how many pros you should reach out to to make an educated decision
You want their style to match the theme/style/overall vibe of your wedding and personality
It’s important not to try and change the style of the pro to match you
Things to check for clues about how good of a fit you might be for one another
Look for the “CONNECTION” and for the “warm and fuzzies”
Obviously, budget is a factor but learn how to move things around when you need to

Links mentioned:

Follow along on the socials:

Podcast Insta: @putaringonitpodcast

Danielle's Insta: @dpnak

Dan's Insta: @danielmoyerphoto

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Follow us on Instagram:
@putaringonitpodcast
@dpnak
@danielmoyerphoto

Snag helpful resources and wedding planning templates at the Shop at DPNAK.

Next Episode

Preparing for Bad Weather On Your Wedding Day

It’s episode four of the first season of the Put A Ring On It Podcast and we’re talking about bad weather on your wedding day. This episode features three guests who got married during two MAJOR weather events in 2011... and lived to tell the tale. First up, Amanda talks about her wedding in the middle of Hurricane Irene. In the second half, Kristen and Joe talk about the freak snowstorm that caused their venue to lose total power.

We talked about:

Have a Plan B – and make sure you’re “ok” with it as an option
Talk with your venue about WHEN you need to make the call as to whether or not you’ll be using your Plan B – most venues need HOURS or even a few days notice to make the adjustment.
Hire great pros that you feel comfortable with and that you trust
Your guests will take cues from you and your partner: If you freak out, they likely will, too; if you stay calm, they will probably follow suit.

Links mentioned:

Follow along on the socials:
Podcast Insta: @putaringonitpodcast
Danielle's Insta: @dpnak
Dan's Insta: @danielmoyerphoto

–––
Follow us on Instagram:
@putaringonitpodcast
@dpnak
@danielmoyerphoto

Snag helpful resources and wedding planning templates at the Shop at DPNAK.