How to Maximise Your Wedding Vendor Consultations
2019-08-16

Tips to stretch your dollar

From wedding venues in Singapore to entertainment, you’ve probably spent hours upon hours researching for your ideal bridal vendor. Once you’ve secured a consultation, here’s how you can prepare to make full use of the limited time with them in order to maximise every dollar of your budget!

1. Questions and Answers

Be it a sit-down session with your wedding planner, photographer, or florist, couples tend to draw a blank at the consultation session more often than not, which takes up valuable time. Being prepared with questions not only ensures you get the answers you need but also speeds up the entire discussion process.

You can even make use of visual references, from which you draw your inspiration, to accurately convey what you envision your dream wedding to be. The internet is always a good source for a list of frequently asked questions if you’re unsure of what to ask.

For those on the lookout for wedding catering or wedding ballroom in Singapore, key things you should know include the number of wait staff the availability of high chairs and booster seats for your young guests.

However, since the vendor is likely to be interested in the various aspects of your wedding, do be prepared to give answers so they are able to deliver to your needs.

2. Additional Support

While it is ideal for your partner to attend all consultations with you, unforeseen circumstances and a busy schedule can, unfortunately, get in the way. Instead of going alone, reach out to your parents, future parents-in-law, or best friends whom you can bounce some ideas off of.

In the face of difficult decisions, the benefit of having a second perspective can be invaluable – as in the instances of a try-on session for your wedding gown or suit. This way, you won’t make a wasted trip down to the vendor’s!

3. Budget Talks

During your consultation, it is easy to be swept away by what a particular vendor offers, despite their services not being within your budget. It is recommended to always first have your budget in mind and then alter your expectations accordingly. This means knowing what you are looking for, and conversely, what you are not up for. 

Always be prepared with your budget before going into talks with a vendor, and have a backup plan where possible. From a la carte options to packages, feel free to shop around based on your preference of customisability – but remember, it’s not always good to be single-minded, especially in the case of your wedding planning!