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Let us finish our conversation about vendors and their booking order... Click here  to read part one Wedding vendors are the professionals that you hire for your wedding day. Sometimes these vendors will also help you with pre-wedding events (engagement parties, engagement photos, bridal shower caterer, etc). They are your reference guides, your sounding boards, and are there to look out for your best interests. Priority List #2: Florist Be open to all options that they present to you. You may be introduced to some ideas that you have not thought of. Do not forget to have a pre-set budget in mind! Baker What type of cake would like? How many tiers? More than 1 flavor?  Research, interview, taste test, and hire your cake baker. Budget is important here…the more elaborate your cake(s), the higher the cost due to labor and supplies. Stationer This person (or company) will design all of your stationery needs. {Invitations, Thank You Cards, Maps, Save ...

Let's talk about vendors and their booking order... Wedding vendors are the professionals that you hire for your wedding day. Sometimes these vendors will also help you with pre-wedding events (engagement parties, engagement photos, bridal shower caterer, etc). They are your reference guides, your sounding boards, and are there to look out for your best interests. What that said, let's get started! Priority List #1: Planner Research, interview, and hire your wedding planner=Kiss and Tell Weddings! (shameless plug!!) Officiant This person will officiate your ceremony. Contact this person now to make sure that they are available on the date of your ceremony. Photographer Great photographers are hard to find and even harder to book! If you have a specific photographer in mind, call them now! Don't forget to review their portfolio to ensure that their photographic style matches yours.  Caterer Caterers tend to book up fast because they work...

I asked REAL wedding vendors what they wished their clients knew and here are their answers: Kory, owner of  Kingston Photography : Backgrounds and Locations - "I wish they would discuss if there is going to be sort of color coordination so I can decide in advance what background or location to use."  Wedding Planners - "YES! You should definitely hire a planner, someone to be in charge of the event....there is nothing worse than getting orders from 10 different family members!" Children - "If the children in the wedding tend to get cranky when they are tired, make sure they take a nap before the shoot." Weather - "Check the weather on the day of your wedding. Keep in mind that if you are taking outside photos and it is windy, you need to have a comb, brush, mirror, hair spray, etc on hand." ********************************************************** Private Chef and Caterer Liz Davis: "The total head count...

Great Money Saving Tips from the Nebraska Wedding Guide General Savings: Create a comparison chart to track what’s included in venue prices you’re quoted. Some places claim to include everything but leave out something you need. Determine your budget and prioritize. A rule of thumb: food, beverage and venue should be about half of your budget. Many public spaces available for small rental fees, but must be equipped to handle a big event. You could blow your budget on rental items. Book one location for your ceremony and reception. You won’t have to pay multiple site fees, plus there’s no need for transportation between each one. Belong to an organization? You may have access to your group’s venue. Many colleges offer beautiful, reasonable priced spots for students and alumni to tie the knot. Find out if this is a viable option for your event. Most places charge a premium for Saturday night. Try an afternoon wedding or a Friday or Sunday-night event. ...

Music @ Your Wedding Looking for ways to save money on your music budget? More than likely you will have ceremony music and reception music. The amount of your music budget will determine if the music will elegant and simple or full blown orchestrated! Ceremony music is played during the ceremony, which includes but not limited to: prelude, processional, ceremony, recessional, and postlude. Would you like to hire a vocalist or soloist? Typically rates range from $50 per hour to $400 per hour (wedspace.com).  Ceremony Music Money Saving Tips: Hire talented students from a respected music school. Ask a friend to sign or play at your ceremony As your DJ to play pre-recorded music at your ceremony Keep in mind that music will be a major part of your reception, so you should plan carefully. Music will help create the atmosphere of your wedding. When selecting music, keep in mind the age and preferences of your guests. Reception Music Money Saving Tips: Instead of hi...

Q: Should I hire a caterer? A: If your reception facility does not provide food, you will need to hire a caterer. Martinez Caterer The caterer will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving the food. Hiring a caterer is an investment that will save you time and money. The best part is that it will allow your family to be guests at your wedding instead of cooks and wait staff! Sample Questions to Ask Your Wedding Caterer 1.        Given the style, time, and date of my wedding, what are some menu items that you suggest? What would the cost-per-person be? 2.        Do you have any particular style of food or special menu items that you specialize in? 3.        How many other weddings will your company handle that same weekend/day/hour? 4.        Are you licensed? (this means that they have met health department standards and have l...

Grooms and Brides-to-be, Below is a list of possible wedding vendor categories that you may need to contact for your wedding. There are over 90 vendor categories to choose from. Each category allows you to add unique and custom elements to your big day! Looking over this list can be quite exhausting but never fear! Kiss and Tell Weddings is here to assist you in choosing the categories that meet your needs. We will also be happy to discuss any questions you may have. Call today to get started! 405-309-9311   Possible Needed Vendor Referral Services � Accommodations � Ethnic Caterers � Photography � Airbrush Tanning � Favors � Pianist � Alterations � Financial Planner � Piano � Antique Cars � Flower Preservation � Rentals � Arches � Flowers � Radio Personalities � Attendant Gifts �...