Comments on: Hiring Vendors – the #1 Criteria http://www.weddingaces.com/2009/02/hiring-vendors-the-1-criteria/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:29:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rev. Tom Henley http://www.weddingaces.com/2009/02/hiring-vendors-the-1-criteria/comment-page-1/#comment-910 Rev. Tom Henley Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:54:59 +0000 http://www.weddingaces.com/?p=400#comment-910 I see you still do not have a place for advice from an officiant. Just one of the most important vendors on the list. I see you still do not have a place for advice from an officiant. Just one of the most important vendors on the list.

]]> By: Chiarina http://www.weddingaces.com/2009/02/hiring-vendors-the-1-criteria/comment-page-1/#comment-176 Chiarina Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:43:44 +0000 http://www.weddingaces.com/?p=400#comment-176 I think that this is a very important read for bride/grooms going to meet vendors. I am a form bride and I had a difficult time finding a photographer. I went to a photographers "office" and it just didn't feel right. I looked for them on thought the better buisness burrow and they were no where to be found. My gut told me to go with someone else. I was right! I later found on the web they were no good. I ended up going with a credited BBB photographer (Gerard Photography, NJ) and couldn't have been more happy. I even got to hand pick my actually photographer! He was so nice and we were all very comfortable with him. Best of all our pictures show both of our personalities. My only regret is my husband get to meet him before bc then you would be able to see him personality eeven more. I think that this is a very important read for bride/grooms going to meet vendors. I am a form bride and I had a difficult time finding a photographer. I went to a photographers “office” and it just didn’t feel right. I looked for them on thought the better buisness burrow and they were no where to be found. My gut told me to go with someone else. I was right! I later found on the web they were no good. I ended up going with a credited BBB photographer (Gerard Photography, NJ) and couldn’t have been more happy. I even got to hand pick my actually photographer! He was so nice and we were all very comfortable with him. Best of all our pictures show both of our personalities. My only regret is my husband get to meet him before bc then you would be able to see him personality eeven more.

]]> By: Joy http://www.weddingaces.com/2009/02/hiring-vendors-the-1-criteria/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Joy Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:50:14 +0000 http://www.weddingaces.com/?p=400#comment-170 Jackie's experience brings to mind a good reason for not hiring friends or family as vendors. You will often find that friends and family will act in a similar manner to the vendors Jackie mentioned, spending more time with the guests and having a good time than doing their job. <abbr><em>From Joy’s own blog: <a href="http://blog.bluestoneweddings.com/?p=62" rel="nofollow">The Wedding Kiss</a></abbr></em> Jackie’s experience brings to mind a good reason for not hiring friends or family as vendors. You will often find that friends and family will act in a similar manner to the vendors Jackie mentioned, spending more time with the guests and having a good time than doing their job.

From Joy’s own blog: The Wedding Kiss

]]> By: Richard http://www.weddingaces.com/2009/02/hiring-vendors-the-1-criteria/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Richard Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:19:24 +0000 http://www.weddingaces.com/?p=400#comment-144 Jackie, you make a good point that I probably should have been clearer about. I was not intending to suggest a personal relationship, but rather an outstanding professional one. There is always a chance that a personal relationship will evolve, but don't let that happen until after the wedding. Jackie, thanks for bringing this up. Richard Jackie, you make a good point that I probably should have been clearer about. I was not intending to suggest a personal relationship, but rather an outstanding professional one. There is always a chance that a personal relationship will evolve, but don’t let that happen until after the wedding. Jackie, thanks for bringing this up.
Richard

]]> By: Jackie http://www.weddingaces.com/2009/02/hiring-vendors-the-1-criteria/comment-page-1/#comment-136 Jackie Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:54:03 +0000 http://www.weddingaces.com/?p=400#comment-136 I have to respectfully disagree. I learned a hard lesson. I became to good of friends with my photogapher and videographer, and it ends up that was the WORST thing I could do. Yes, getting to know eachother is good but you don't want to create a close relationship. This is business, very important business at that, and they are there to do a job not schmooz with my family and bridal party instead of taking pictures or shooting video. I just believe that yes you should have a good feeling about your vendor, but at the same time remember this is a very serious day and should not be treated any different. I have to respectfully disagree. I learned a hard lesson. I became to good of friends with my photogapher and videographer, and it ends up that was the WORST thing I could do. Yes, getting to know eachother is good but you don’t want to create a close relationship. This is business, very important business at that, and they are there to do a job not schmooz with my family and bridal party instead of taking pictures or shooting video. I just believe that yes you should have a good feeling about your vendor, but at the same time remember this is a very serious day and should not be treated any different.

]]> By: Carla http://www.weddingaces.com/2009/02/hiring-vendors-the-1-criteria/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Carla Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:27:13 +0000 http://www.weddingaces.com/?p=400#comment-129 Beyond that, plain politeness will take you a long way- being kind to any customer service rep you speak to regarding any problems that may arise will more likely than not encourage that rep to do all they can to make things right. Beyond that, plain politeness will take you a long way- being kind to any customer service rep you speak to regarding any problems that may arise will more likely than not encourage that rep to do all they can to make things right.

]]> By: Evan http://www.weddingaces.com/2009/02/hiring-vendors-the-1-criteria/comment-page-1/#comment-124 Evan Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:21:50 +0000 http://www.weddingaces.com/?p=400#comment-124 Definitely true... your gut will always tell if someone is trustworthy or not. Definitely true… your gut will always tell if someone is trustworthy or not.

]]> By: Chris Garrow http://www.weddingaces.com/2009/02/hiring-vendors-the-1-criteria/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Chris Garrow Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:46:51 +0000 http://www.weddingaces.com/?p=400#comment-123 I can't agree with you more Richard. I especially like that you insist that client/customer nurture the relationship as well. Building rapport takes a small effort from both parties. I can’t agree with you more Richard. I especially like that you insist that client/customer nurture the relationship as well. Building rapport takes a small effort from both parties.

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