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Getting the Best Wedding Vendors to work with you - Mistake #1

Mistake 1 - Lack of Vendor Research

So what does this mean?  It's simple - most brides fail to do their home work on the vendors they want to work with them for their wedding.  Following the proposal - comes the ring, then the date, then the dress or the wedding venue and the list goes on and on. The problem is most brides get all excited about "the details" and fail to commit to a special time to research their dream wedding vendor. 

So a bride picks up a magazine,  goes online and starts making calls to vendors. The truth is the best wedding vendors get very booked and very quickly too!  Before you pick up the phone - gather all the photos, tear outs and web pages of vendors that fit your style for the wedding service you are needing and then compile a list of your best 3 to best 5 vendors per category (if you want that many options). From this first list - narrow down the options to your best 2.  Find out as much information as possible regarding these 2 vendors.  For instance - 

1. Appointments - Does this vendor require an appointment for you to see them - Top wedding vendors are usually very particular about appointments and really like to commit special attention to a client who has done so.  As a top wedding vendor my self, voted Houston's Best in Wedding Invitations (for which I am truly honored) - I have had to turn brides away who showed up without an appointment because I was working with another Bride who did.  It really breaks my heart to do so but I have to honor my word and time to the bride who made the extra effort to find out how our company works.
2. Pricing - Find out what you can regarding the price points for services offered by this wedding vendor. The fact is - you may not be able to obtain exact pricing for what you are wanting but see if you can obtain a general idea from friends, family, internet etc. This will help you know if this wedding vendor fits within the budget you have allocated for that service.  Another great idea would be - visit this wedding vendors web site for more details, attend bridal shows that feature this top wedding vendor so you can ask questions in an informal setting.  
   
3. Availability - Find out if this vendor is available - You can place a call to these vendors asking about availability for your proposed wedding date.  Make it a simple quick call no strings attached.  After all, before you set all your heart on them you want to know if they even have room to work with you.  Do not ask for a quote at this point - It is a little premature to do so.  Top wedding vendors usually don't like to provide quotes for the particular service you want after only knowing you for 2 minutes! (More on this to come in Mistake #2).
   

Believe me it would be worth your time and money to do your research. If you want the absolute best to work with you - make sure you do your absolute best to get to know of them - Do your home work!  Find out all you can before the formal meeting - After all you deserve only the best for your special day!

Sincerely Yours,

Vivian J. Adeniyi | Event House

Vivian’s Biography

Vivian J. Adeniyi is the founder and creative director of Event House an innovative wedding and event design company specializing in remarkable wedding and event stationery.  Perceiving a void in the Houston market for a stylish brand of custom event stationery at an accessible price point, Vivian followed her love and passion for design to create a distinctive line of event stationery for life's special moments.

Vivian is no stranger to the wedding and event industry.  She brings over 9 years of experience to The Event House.  Having spent many years as a wedding and event consultant, Vivian learned the importance of dedicating special attention to each client and their individual needs.   This experience now transpires to her everyday client appointments and meetings.  

With the love and support of her husband, Vivian officially launched The Event House in May of 2004.  Prior to this, Vivian spent 4 years as a graphic/web designer for local businesses and multi-national corporations  putting "the fresh appeal" to any project assigned.  Vivian's varied background in sales, marketing, lifestyle service and design provided the perfect foundation for The Event House.

Passionate about the company and its many possibilities, she and her team offer a wide variety of services that help brides, individuals, families, friends, small businesses and corporations to communicate the little yet important details of an event on paper with truly remarkable craftsmanship. Many clients turn to Vivian and her team to guide them every step of the selection and design process.

Drawing on her many years of experience as a Wedding and Event Consultant, Vivian now focuses primarily on invitation design and the development of her spectacular stationery brand. A successful entrepreneur leading one of the fastest growing wedding and event companies in Houston, she also coaches other young women to achieve similar success.   Vivian’s commitment to providing special attention to every client has played a major role in her company voted as “Houston’s Best” in Invitations by Local 2 KPRC and Click2HoustonsBest.com.  Her work is regularly sought after for advice and trendsetting tips by editors from wedding publications including Modern Luxury Houston Brides and Weddings in Houston to name a few.  Vivian has also been invited as guest speaker on local radio stations. She is available for private consultations Tuesday to Saturday by appointment only and can be reached at 713.783.8368 or at www.EventHouseDesign.com

Getting the Best Wedding Vendors to work with you - Introduction

Every bride wants only the best for her wedding.  This desire for the "BEST" includes having only the top wedding vendors to work with her on one of the happiest days of her life.  The good news is - there are exceptional wedding vendors that qualify for this category.  The bad news is - not all brides get the best to work with them.  Over the next few days - we'll discuss the Top 5 mistakes brides make when working with vendors during their wedding planning and how to get the best wedding vendors to work with you.  I can't wait to spill the secrets!

Sincerely Yours,

Vivian J. Adeniyi | Event House

Before You Say I Do Bridal Soiree

Join Event House and other top players in our local wedding industry January 24, 2010 at The Houstonian Club and Spa.

Before You Say I Do Bridal Soiree is a complete wedding planning showcase perfect for any bride planning a dream wedding in Houston. Whether you are looking for the perfect invitations, cake, linens, flowers, gifts, wedding gown or bridesmaid dress, photographer or videographer, this show offers beautiful upscale options for the discerning bride.  We hope to see you there!

Christmas Wishes at Event House

An evening of special thanks to all our vendors and clients.  Come out to our Showroom in December  for a special time of thanks, hugs and gifts!

Formal Invitation to follow.

Bridal Extravaganza Show 2010

Join the Event House at the Bi-Annual Wedding Extravaganza at the George R. Brown Convention Center.  Come out on Saturday January 9th and Sunday January 10th so see Event House and more of Houston's top wedding vendors!

See more details on our facebook page.

Professional Socialites Launch Party at Darryl & Co.

We are on our way out to the Professional Socialites Launch Party with Crystal and Megan at Darryl & Co.'s new location. The Event House is listed as a preferred vendor with the Professional Socialites.  We designed a few Couture Silk Invitations and Boxes for their Launch Party. Photos to follow soon!

 

Bridal Kaleidoscope 2009

Come out to the Hilton Post Oak in Houston on September 13, 2009 and see Event House and many other vendors.

There will be a fashion show featuring designs by Priscilla of Boston, Platinum, Melissa Sweet and other renowned designers who will present the latest in bridal couture.

Fall in love in Fall Showcase

                                                                   

                                                                      

Falling in love has never been better!

Come visit our Westpark Showroom Wednesday October 7 through Friday October 9.

We are hosting a private showing for Bride's to Be.

Please visit our Facebook for more information.

Bridal Show and Wedding Expo Fall 2009

          

 Join us at this upcoming Bridal Show event at George R. Brown Convention Center.  Experience spectacular runway fashion shows and aisle after aisle of exhibits from the Houston's most trusted and unique wedding professionals, you will find everything to make your wedding day extraordinary.

For more information please visit our facebook page.

"I will" at Christmas

 

Winter is all the better when you're in love. Come over to Event House Westpark Showroom December 15-17 for a private viewing for recently engaged brides.

Please visit our facebook page for more information regarding our upcoming events.