Vendor Vetting 101: Finding the Perfect Team for Your Big Day
Choosing the right vendors is crucial to bringing your wedding vision to life.
This blog will guide readers through the process of researching, interviewing, and selecting vendors who align with their style and budget, ensuring a seamless planning experience. We UNDERSTAND! The wedding vendor checklist can get overwhelming. Between chasing quotes, remembering who you vibed with, and figuring out what the heck you even asked them, it’s enough to make any spice-brained creative spiral. But as your go-to Perth wedding florist and stylist, we’ve seen it all - and we’ve got you.
Here are some of the big ones, with tips and questions to keep saved in your Notes app for later (trust us, you’ll thank us).
Plus our vendor favourites free PDF download! (see below)
✨ Celebrant Vibes Matter
Your celebrant isn’t just there to read legal jargon. They set the tone. You want someone who feels like a mate, not a stranger with a script. If the thought of saying “I do” into a tiny mic makes your knees weak, find someone who puts you at ease. Grab a coffee, chat through your vows, and see if the energy is right. When your celebrant feels like a friend, the crowd relaxes too, and you’ll actually enjoy being the centre of attention.
🎶 Entertainment: Don’t Wait Till 10PM to Party
Let’s talk tunes. Think about what vibe you want to set, and how you want the guests to feel. Are you straight to playing power ballards or do you want a moody candle lit dinner with an orchestra? Chat with your entertainment team about timing: when to switch from acoustic ceremony moments to DJ mode. And here’s a hot tip: ask your DJ or live band what they love to play. If they’re passionate about it, they’ll bring the energy. If they say “I don’t really do your style,” keep scrolling. Your DJ should never be dodging requests for “Horses” from your drunk cousin all night. (We all have one…)
🍴 Dining Details: Style Meets Function
Whether your venue has in-house catering or you’ve brought in your own culinary dream team, make sure you clarify who’s supplying what. Cutlery? Glassware? Plates? Servers? Don’t assume your venue has it all on hand. Chat to your chef too, they’ll know what works best for service. BUT! functional doesn’t have to mean boring. We’re big believers in beautiful tablescapes, and that includes plates. Ask your Perth wedding stylist (hi, it’s us!) for our fave catering hire companies that blend practicality with style.
🌬️ Venue Talk: Don’t Forget About the Wind
One of the perks of a Perth wedding? The killer weather. But don’t let that blue sky lull you into a false sense of security. Rain might not be your issue, but the wind? A florist’s arch nemesis. Whether it’s the Fremantle Doctor or an unexpected turn, gusts can mess with your florals, candles, and table styling in a flash. Our top tip? Install marquee walls. You can always pull them back if it’s a calm day, but having them ready means your glassware won’t take flight, and your stylist (us again!) won’t be sweating while watching your candles fall over for the 5th time.
Planning a wedding in Perth should be exciting, not exhausting. So let your vendors do what they do best, and keep this guide handy to ask the right questions from the get-go.
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