Wedding Blog

When I first began to think about who we wanted to work with for our wedding when it came to vendors, location etc., I thought about it as if I were picking my team. We’re not just picking people to work for us, or paying for a simple service. We’re searching for a group of people that we want to work with during this crazy and stressful process that will be surrounding us leading up to the day of our wedding. I’m searching for our team.

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We all know how hard it is to pick out that guest list and choose the people who mean the most in our lives that will add to the special-ness of our day. You will be paying a lot so that they can be there. I think it is just as important that vendors you work with also add to your day. Your catering manager, coordinator, photographer, DJ, and florist will all be working with you closely, and who they are and their work will impact your wedding and you personally, whether it’s for the best or for the worst.

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I wanted to find people that would be on our team. Did I want them to be awesome and super talented at what they do? Absolutely! However, beyond that I wanted to find people that I felt like I could connect with, and if I had just randomly met them outside of the wedding process we would probably be friends. You have to trust these people and be able to let go of the control you have held so tightly onto in the months of planning. I personally feel better handing all our details, photography, etc., to someone that I trust and like. These people should add to your day and you need to be comfortable around them. Your bridal party is part of your team that you can lean on for support and trust; your vendors are another extension of that team.

I couldn’t be more excited about the people that are on the team so far! Each person is insanely talented and they’re just awesome people that I am enjoying getting to know.

I’ve told you that our wedding will be at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. Well, the catering manager, Tricia, is one of the big reasons that we are there. From the time I met her I could tell she was on top of things and nothing was going to get out of control on our day with her in charge. She was really friendly, and during our decision making process she was more than helpful, helping me figure out our budget. Also, she helped us secure the Aragon Lawn as our ceremony site, when originally we weren’t going to be allowed to guarantee that particular spot.

Next week I’ll tell you about my AMAZING photographer and my INCREDIBLE month-of coordinator and why I think they are so wonderful!

Here’s a sneak peek at their insane talent…

A snapshot from our photographer:

A snapshot from our wedding coordinator:

Just looking at their pictures makes me more excited to have them on our team!