First LawSearch For Your Wedding Vendors Through Your Friends, Family Members, And Coworkers. Word-of-mouth Is An Old A Proven Way To Find Reliable Businesses. Even If You Cant Afford A Wedding Consultant To Plan Your Entire Wedding, It Might Be A Good Idea To Consult One To Find Reputable Wedding Vendors In Your Area. The Money You Spend On An Initial Consultation With A Wedding Planner May Pay For Itself Once You Realize The Cost Savings.Second LawNever Hire The First Vendor You Meet. Always Make Sure You Select From At Least A Few Different Vendors. Just Because You Have A Good First Impression Of A Vendor, It Doesnt Mean You Shouldnt Consider Others. The More Vendors You Take Into Account The More Educated Youll Become About Prices And Selection. You Should Consider At Least 2 To 3 Vendors For Each Product Or Service You Plan On Using For Your Wedding Day.Third LawGet It In Writing. Even If You Find The Vendor Trustworthy, You Should ALWAYS Get It In Writing. The Documents Describing The Service Should Be As Detailed As Possible. Such Detail Might Seem Excessive, But It Will Assure That You And The Vendor Understand Each Other. If You Get It In Writing, The Vendor Might Respect You More Than If You Only Had A Verbal Agreement. If You Get It In Writing, You Are Also Helping The Vendor. If A Vendor Refuses To Get It In Writing, You Should Walk.Fourth LawAsk To See If You Could Speak With Their Previous Customers. It Is Bad News, If A Vendor Doesnt Make References Readily Available To You. Well Established Businesses Will Likely Volunteer References, So Dont Hesitate To Ask. Once You Get The References, Be Sure To Contact Them. Thats Why Youve Asked For Them.Fifth LawWhen You Negotiate Prices, Be Sure To Learn About Hidden Costs. You Should Have A Clear Understanding Of What The Price Includes. If You Are Unsure, Be Sure To Ask To Clarify.Sixth LawNegotiate The Price. You Should Bargain With Your Wedding Vendors. Dont Be Embarrassed By Trying To Get The Best Price. If You Cant Get Them To Lower Their Price, Try To Get Some Additional Free Service Or Product Included In The Negotiated Price.Seventh LawOnce You Get Everything In Writing, You Should Have A Wedding Consultant Read Through It All. You Might Even Consider An Attorney Looking Through Your Contracts. Their Expert Eyes Might Help You Catch A Mistake Or Question Something Suspicious. Spending A Few Dollars Might Help You Save A Lot Of Money And Many Headaches Later. Eight LawDont Sign Anything Until You Understand The Terms Of The Contract. If You Disagree With Something Have It Changed Prior To Signing. Vendors Will More Likely To Accommodate Your Requests Prior To Signing The Contract. Ninth LawGet A Receipt. Some Vendors Might Require A Deposit, And You Should Always Require A Receipt.Tenth LawKeep In Touch With Your Wedding Vendors. Calling Them Periodically Doesnt Mean You Are Bothering Them. You Might Get More Attention And Better Service Due To Your Proactive Approach. If You Have Concerns, Be Sure To Voice Them Early.
