Finding and Vetting Quality Vendors

Your reputation is tied to every vendor you recommend—a bad caterer or unreliable photographer reflects on you even if they were the client's choice. Vet vendors by attending their events as a guest or observer, checking their reviews on Google and WeddingWire, and asking for references from other planners they have worked with. Create a preferred vendor list with 2–3 options in each category (caterers, photographers, florists, DJs) at different price points to serve clients across budget ranges. Visit venues and meet vendors in person before adding them to your preferred list—relationships bu