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Wedding Vendor Selection

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Wedding vendor selection to enhance your wedding celebration is both daunting and exciting. On the plus side, there’s so many vendors and there’s no shortage of choice. On the down side, there’s so many vendors and so much choice 😉

From price to product, choosing the right wedding vendor can really make or break an awesome celebration.  Here are our best tips for choosing the right wedding vendor for your big day.

Read plenty of reviews

Whether it be on Google, Easy Weddings, ABIA or from John and Nelly down the road, look for reviews not crafted by the business owner. Genuine feedback and reviews from past customers will always give you a great idea of what to expect on the day. Trust past client experience to give you an honest opinion – the good, the bad and the ugly!

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Reputation is everything

We’ll say it once and we will say it again! A vendor with a great industry reputation is the right vendor for you. Choose the wedding vendor that is experienced and preferably has been to your venue before. Don’t select a vendor who thinks they should be paid to practice. Your venue refers certain vendors for a reason. Chat to them and find out why.

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Product quality

Take a good look at the product offering. Does this visually meet your requirements? Ensure your vendor is using high quality equipment to give you a high quality experience. Let’s use photo booths as an example. At In the Booth we use a professional DSRL digital camera to capture your images in high resolution. An iPad or webcam camera will not produce high-quality photographs.

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Inclusions & hidden extras

Make sure you check out all the inclusions that your vendor is able to offer for your hire period. Our photo booths are all inclusive in regards to our hire packages, meaning no sneaky extra fees or additional costs. For example, it’s common for a guest book to be an added extra with photo booth hire.

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Wedding vendor support

Will your vendor be taking care of the delivery and set up on the day of your event or will you be left to do this yourself? Will someone be on hand if a guest has questions? With so many exciting things happening on your big day, the last thing you need to be doing is running around trying to put together your balloon garland!

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Communication

Don’t make excuses for your wedding vendor communication! Taking weeks to respond to your queries is not acceptable even if they’ve “been busy”. Customer service is an essential part of event planning. There’s always someone waiting so planning can move forward. Quality vendors don’t keep their customers waiting.

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Memory Table Ideas

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Memory table ideas are a common Google search for our couples. Memorial tables have been growing in popularity in recent years and we certainly understand why. One of the hardest things we have to deal with on special days is facing the reality of some of those dearest to us will not be in attendance. Honouring the memory of those no longer with us keep their presence close while we celebrate, knowing how much they would love to be there with us.

There are so many beautiful memory table ideas available for how to plan and set up your space. Make sure you take into account the physical space available at your venue. Traffic flow is also another consideration. Make sure you table is set up in an area of your wedding where your guests will have the space to pause and reflect. Right next to the main entrance will not foster this. Try to select a quiet corner or alcove. Your venue will have experience with previous weddings and events and be able to guide you.

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Let’s take a look at the various components of a memorial table and how you can customise one to honour your loved ones.

Signage

Etsy has endless beautiful signage options for introducing your memorial table to your guests. It can also be a challenge to come up with the perfect wording so you’ll find plenty of ideas and customisable options.

Photos

Photos of your loved ones are often the best way to have a physical memory for your guests to visit. Even though the photos may be all shapes, sizes and conditions, you can select similar frames in a cohesive colour scheme to tie everything together. Small labels with names and dates can also be added so your guests know your relationship.

Lanterns and candles

Soft lighting such as lanterns and candles are a beautiful addition to your memory table. You may like to have a small candle per photo or one statement piece in the middle.

Florals

Talk with your florist about a small additional bouquet to suit your memorial table. Alternatively, perhaps there are flowers that are special to you and your relationship with your loved one? If your Nan was famous for her home-grown roses, a bouquet of her favourite varieties would be super special.

Trinkets

Likewise, some small items can make sweet additions to your memorial table. For example, a golf ball or two if your pop played golf every Sunday. Perhaps a special item they hand made for you. All you need to do is think about your relationship with your loved one and the ideas are sure to flow.

Pets

Our passed furbabies can of course have a special place on the table too. A collar or name tag and a favourite photo will communicate the special place in your heart your pet will always have.

Reserved ceremony seating

This is a sweet additional idea to your memorial table. Reserved seating at your ceremony for special people who are attending from heaven is a beautiful touch. You can also find lovely and customisable reserved seating signage on Etsy.

Groomsman Ideas

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Groomsman ideas for gifts tend to instil a sense of panic in couples! Let’s face it. Men are renowned for being difficult to buy for. Then throw in budget and different ages and relationships into the mix and it can all get a bit hard!

The first decision to make is if you would like to present your gifts on the day of your wedding or earlier, perhaps at your buck’s party or rehearsal dinner. What the gift is will play a big part in this decision. Presenting your gift prior to your wedding can be a great idea. Your wedding day is going to be hectic, full stop. There’s a lot to fit in and you don’t want to rush gifting your groomsmen because the schedule determines it.

Do you want to present your gift in front of others or privately? Is it a gift that’s “easy” to give? For example, is it a physical item that needs to be refrigerated or kept safe? Do you want a “one size fits all” option or are you wanting a unique gift for each bloke? Some prior planning will make the seemingly innocuous task of gifting your groomsmen a lot simpler!

Secondly, keep in mind the two features of practical and personal. Both of these features are key in a well-loved gift. Thirdly, these men are important to you. You’re either family or you’re friends for a reason. What do you love doing together? Sometimes it’s as simple as that to come up with the ideal gift.

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Still stuck for groomsman ideas? Here’s some of our favourites to get you started.

  • Funky socks: Budget friendly and a classic one on any list of groomsman ideas.
  • Customised YETI: Who doesn’t love a YETI? They come in all shapes and sizes and you can order them engraved.
  • Groomsman Undies: Yep! Search Etsy or get that cousin who’s handy with a Cricut on the job.
  • Portable Speaker: Every bloke needs one, the end.
  • Cufflinks: Customised cufflinks come with photos, engraving and all the bells and whistles these days.
  • An experience: Think cocktail or cooking class, sky diving or go karts.
  • Coffee or Liquor: Depending on their preferences, coffee beans or a bottle of their favourite and a matching engraved glass will be well received.
  • Gift Cards: If your gentlemen are no fuss, pick them up a gift card to their favourite hang out accompanied by a heart felt letter or card.