Wedding vendors are your biggest support team, deserving respect and professional treatment despite you being the one who hired them.

• Do your homework on vendors before contacting them
• Communicate needs, timeline and budget upfront
• Respect vendors' time by being punctual and responsive
• Negotiate fairly focusing on value, not just price
• Use contracts to clearly outline expectations
• Maintain professional communication even when stressed
• Pay on time according to agreed terms
• Provide constructive feedback and recognize good work
• Avoid micromanaging vendors—trust their expertise
• Keep communication open with regular check-ins throughout planning

Follow the Wedding Hive Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms!

Check out 4 Carat Vodka on all social media and check out their website to learn more!