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The Do’s and Don’ts of Meeting Vendors

Jennifer Nodjak Etiquette, Make it Posh, Vendor Love, Weddings Leave a Comment

Unless you plan to exchange vows on the beach in the presence of just yourselves and the universe, you will inevitably need to interview at least one, if not many  wedding vendors. While each vendor is different, there are some do’s and don’ts that apply to every interview. You’ll want to keep these in mind to set yourself up for the best possible relationships …

Preparing for Your Vendor Interviews and Consultations: Rental Company

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When to Meet: The extent of your rental needs will dictate when you should plan to meet with prospective companies. If your list is long and includes large items like tents, generators, restrooms, staging, power distribution and the like, you’ll want to contact the rental company well in advance. As soon as the venue is secured, you should begin evaluating …

Preparing for Your Vendor Interviews and Consultations: Catering

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When to schedule: as soon as you have determined your date and your venue. Many popular catering companies book popular weekends more than a year in advance, so don’t wait too long once the major details are in place. What to expect: You may encounter prospective caterers at wedding expos or “bridal” shows. At these events, you may have a …

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Preparing for Your Vendor Interviews and Consultations: Florist

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When to Meet: Most florists can service multiple weddings in a single day. Unless your wedding is exceedingly complex and over-the-top, you will rarely find that a florist is fully booked if you are searching in advance. Beginning to consult with florists somewhere around 6 months is a good plan if you mainly need the basics (personal flowers and ceremony …

Preparing for Your Vendor Interviews and Consultations: Venue

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When to Schedule: Your venue visits will be some of your first interviews with prospective wedding pros (you have to have the place to have the party!). As soon as you have determined the major details – your date, your estimated budget and possible guest count – it’s time to start exploring venues. In some markets there are more venues …

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Five Top Catering Trends for Your Fall Wedding

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Okay, just writing about the best wedding ideas for perfect fall events makes my mouth water! After some truly out-of-this world tastings and client catering consultations, I can’t wait until another fall rolls around and wedding planning turns into delicious reality! We searched far and wide for the best and latest trends so we can give our clients the very …

Feed Your Vendors!

Jennifer Nodjak Etiquette, Make it Posh, Vendor Love, Weddings 1 Comment

One of our Make It Posh specialties is our expertise in wedding etiquette. We love making this a nicer world one wedding at a time! This topic is one that is close to my heart, and one where I often see mistakes made that could easily be avoided. Today’s (strong) suggestion is: feed your vendors. Typically, if you are contracting someone …

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Southern Weddings Heirloom Inspired Shoot

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 I had a conversation with another vendor recently that really sent sparks flying and had all my synapses firing.  She asked me how I come around to a concept for a wedding.  She wanted to know how I match a client with a design and vice versa.  We got to talking about how I get to know my clients on …

What a little Gem!!

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I had the pleasure of touring this brand new venue over the weekend.  I am over the moon excited and can’t wait to work at this gorgeous new venue!!  Seven Springs is a historic property in King William, VA.  Renovations have been overseen by the Colonial Williamsburg foundation and are just amazing!!!  Brittney and Kitty spent some time touring me …