Selecting wedding vendors in Corfu, Greece; what you need to know
Where to begin with your wedding planning in Corfu?
Planning a wedding and selecting venues and suppliers can be very exciting but also a little intimidating. In Corfu, as with any other place, there can be so many to choose from within each area of the industry and that can quickly become overwhelming.
You want to find reliable and professional vendors who will provide an exceptional service, but also fit with your personality and within your budget.
What do you need to know, then, when selecting vendors?
Prioritise and look for quality.
Most of the wedding budgets, typically, go to the venues and vendors. So picking the right ones for you is very important. Always look for quality to ensure you are happy on the day. This is one day and you want to enjoy it to its fullest without any regrets. So do your research beforehand and ask plenty of questions.
Important clues on how professional your vendor is will be how quickly they reply, do they follow through with their promises, reviews they have had from other clients as well as their reputation amongst other wedding vendors.
Who to get advice from when selecting suppliers?
A good place to start is your wedding planner, if you have one. They will have a list of suppliers they work with closely and will know they are able to rely on them. They will also be able to advise on whether someone you wish to work with is someone you should approach or not.
Another good place to look is reviews on each supplier’s social media pages and Google. Here you tend to find unbiased opinions and, therefore, it’s a good indication as to whether you will want to hire this vendor or not.
Getting recommendations from other brides and grooms is also advisable, as they will have had first-hand experience and will be able to give you more details as to why they loved (or didn’t love) working with specific vendors.
What to do when selecting wedding vendors?
An important tip is to have a list of questions for each vendor before you speak to them. You will be able to get straight answers about their service from the source.
Keep an open mind and speak to as many suppliers as possible. Try and get as much information as possible before you make your decision. It’s inevitable that you will have to say no to more vendors than one and so it’s also important to respect their time too.
You might not think they are the right fit for you or their price might simply be out of your budget. But always try and follow through and let them know what your intentions are and thank them for their time. Behind each business/vendor there is a human being who is running that business. You will be helping them massively and showing respect for their time by simply letting them know whether you will be using them or not.
The most important thing to take away from this and to remember is to hire suppliers whose personalities gel with yours. You will be spending lots of time with them on the day of the wedding but you’ll also be in touch with them regularly leading up to to the wedding itself. So always pick someone you feel you can trust and like being around. The better the relationship between the couple and the vendors, the better the outcome will be on the day of the wedding, as you will feel relaxed and trust that the professionals will take care of the things they are there to do.
