Choose Vendors Based on Energy, Not Just Aesthetic or Price!
Let me tell you a quick story about the florist I chose for my wedding… My mom and I met with a few florists, and every time we left a consultation, we were shocked by the pricing (I mean, I really was NOT down to spend $8000+ on something that was gonna die in a day but also wanted them to look good for the picture vibes!) My cousin recommended a small business florist. We met with her and immediately loved her ideas—color palettes, bouquets, overall vision—and for the first time, the price didn’t feel overwhelming. So we booked her! ...and slowly, that’s when we understood why. When we asked for revisions to our quote, it took almost 2 months to hear back. When we finally did, things were still missing or unchanged. Communication was slow, inconsistent, and honestly stressful—especially as someone trying to stay organized during wedding planning. We scheduled an in-person meeting 4 months out from the wedding which helped. She showed samples, made updates on the spot, and we left feeling reassured. She said she’d send the final quote after… Another 4 weeks went by—nothing. Fast forward to the month of the wedding, and we still didn’t have a final invoice!! At that point, I remember thinking, we should’ve just paid more for better service. Now here’s the twist… On the actual wedding day—she delivered BEAUTIFULLY. Everything turned out exactly how I envisioned and I was absolutely grateful!! Looking back at it now, the stress leading up to the day? Absolutely not worth it. If this was a vendor like our late night food or our table seating chart, I wouldn't have minded much but the florals are such a big part of wedding decor that the poor communication was not worth it. I'm beyond grateful that she pulled through the day of the wedding 🙏🏼 Here’s the lesson: There are some vendors you can compromise on price for—but you need to understand what you might be sacrificing in return (usually communication, organization, or experience). If you want red carpet service, you're going to have to pay for it so choose wisely when it comes to your vendor.