Monday, March 8, 2010

Strategies for Working with Vendors

Book Initial appointments at off-hours for pressure-free meetings.

Get it in writing: be specific about service, dates, deliveries, and payment.

Don't skimp on staff: Heed the advice of your vendors and hire enough people to insure a smooth event.

Establish a chain of command: make sure that the point person-ideally an event planner has cash on hand for gratuities and unexpected expenses.

Provide all vendors with clear directions and contact numbers.

Dress-rehearse the table settings, centerpieces, and menu before the wedding day to guarantee all is right. In case of last minute emergencies, outline reasonable substitutions.

Allow at least two hours for musicians to set up and confirm in Advance that the space is sufficiently wired for all the instruments.

Finally, be courteous: you're hiring help, not slaves. Acknowledge superior service.


Till Next time,

Clay

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