You're Engaged!! Now What??

"Congratulations!" Get used to it... It's a word you're going to hear a lot of! This is an exciting time for you and your fiance! We're so very happy for you - just as your friends and loved ones are.

But now that it's began to sink in... you're engaged... NOW WHAT? What's the next step? We understand how excitement can quickly turn into feeling overwhelmed. At Pink Tie Preferred, we work to ensure each client enjoys the wedding planning process. Don't you want to have a blast at your own wedding? Want an event that's unlike any other?

Let us help you with how to build your wedding team!  The best way is by working with an experienced and knowledgeable event and/or wedding planning firm, like Pink Tie Preferred! But if you're too excited, and would like to begin now - here are a few tips to finding the right vendors for you...

Do Your Homework.  You’ll get much more out of a meeting or conversation with a wedding professional if you do a little background homework first.  Spend some time on the internet or talking to friends who’ve recently been married.  Find out the average prices in your area and what services are available.  Get an idea of what you like and don’t like.  Wedding websites and chat rooms can be a great resource.  This way when you meet with a wedding professional you’ll be able to ask better questions and have an idea of what to look out for.

Meet With Them.  An in person meeting is the best way to interview a potential wedding vendor.  It lets you get the full experience of their personality, style and professionalism.  If that’s not possible, have a phone conversation.   

Ask Questions.  There are no stupid questions!  Make sure you get clear, specific answers to your questions. If you aren't sure what something means, ask them to clarify. Keep asking questions until you completely understand. If a wedding vendor has a problem with you asking questions, they probably aren’t the one for you.  The best wedding professionals are patient, understanding and take the time to help you make the best choices for your wedding.

Listen.  Don’t just hear the words they say, really listen.  Watch the vendor’s body language.  Are they confident and comfortable with their response?  Do they look and sound nervous?  Do you get a “funny feeling” about them?  Take all the sights, sounds and feelings into account along with their responses; if your gut tells you something isn’t right, it probably isn’t.

Check References.  Portfolios are hand-picked to show off the best work, but they may not represent the “average” wedding performance.  Videos are edited for the optimum presentation.  But real referrals from satisfied clients are hard to fake.  Call up both client and professional references.  Ask questions and use those listening skills.  Even if they give a rave review, you’ll often be able to “read between the lines” if there were any issues or problems. Ask around and search the internet for reviews.  Check the Better Business Bureau for any outstanding complaints against the business.  Weigh all of this information into your choices.

If chosen wisely, with the right wedding team you get expert help and advice…for free!  Contact us today at (248) 560-PINK or by vising our website at http://www.pinktiepreferred.com/ to schedule a complimentary introduction interview today!