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In this episode, we give you some questions you might not have thought to ask at your vendor consultations. Going into a consultation prepared will help you keep on - track and remember what all you need to know.  We have a great list for you. Venue: (Episode #3) Guest count How long for an ambulance or fire department to come out to the venue Questions Parking and handicap accessibility? Weather contingency plan? Insurance, liability, cancellation or postponement? Planner: (Episode #19) Venue info Estimated guest number Ideas Planner notebook Budget Questions Are you a certified wedding planner? If your event is outdoors what is your weather contingency plan? What type of planning do you offer? Logistical only or design and logistical? Photographer: (Episode #7) Venue info Budget An idea of the style of photography that you are looking for. Question Do you have a portfolio and are all of the photos weddings that you have shot? How do you feel about guests taking photos? Do you have a second shooter and what happens if you are unable to make it? Floral: (Episode #13) Pinterest page Budget Venue info and table count Flower choices Questions What design styles are you most comfortable with? Do you deliver and setup and who will do that? Will you work with my cake designer if I need flowers for my cake? Caterer: (Episode #25) Budget Estimated guest count Idea of food you'd like Venue info Questions What do you do with the leftover food? Take home, guests, shelter Licensed? Insurance? Is there a banquet manager? Cake: (Episode #51) Budget Venue info Pics and idea of what you want Estimated guest count Questions: What do we do if the cake gets damaged? How far in advance is the cake made? What are the icing options? DJ: (Episode #21) Budget Venue info Idea of what music you want Questions: Do you have the ability to mic the ceremony as well as the reception? Will you create the reception timeline or will you work with my planner? What kind of space or stage do you require? We hope this helps prepare you for your many vendor consultations. -Until next time, No Stress No Worries Keep Calm and Listen On- If you'd like to support us please check out our patreon page at fromringtoveil.com/give Remember you can reach us anytime by emailing info@fromringtoveil.com Subscribe to the podcast: {Apple Podcasts} {Google Play} {Stitcher} {Youtube}