Mr. and Mrs Justin Ward

June 11, 2011         "Marquardt Ranch"
    Beautiful Texas Hill Country
             Elegant Bride,
         Charming Groom!

            
           

Mr. and Mrs Whittekiend

 

 San Marcos, Texas

Charles S. Cook Gazebo

Bridal Season is in full swing!

Summer is rapidly approaching and I feel compelled to write about "Bridal Manners and Vendor Etiquette"

So many times Brides tend to over look the importance of taking care of their many vendors who work very hard behind the scenes to make the Bride and Grooms wedding day beautiful. 

Some words of Wisdom.

Feed your Vendors:
Don't be the bride with the bad manners and poor etiquette. Our Texas  summers are brutal!  Even down right dangerous to older folks attending your out door wedding. It can be hard enough on you guest but even harder on those who have to brave our heat all day setting up for your wedding and then be denied food and drink at your event. 

Feed the band members, photographers, videographers and even the Coordinator and their assistants! They are working for YOU. Many, many hours go into the set up and even the breaking down of your event. 


Rule of thumb: 
If your event planners are on site for four or more hours and those four hours run into a normal meal time, (i.e. your wedding reception) provide them with a meal or at minimum a light snack.  Don't feed the band members and ignore everyone else just because they contracted the meal. Offer food and drink to every vendor who must be present for the four or more hours. It's so rude to sit and watch someone walking by with a plate of food and your NOT included!


Tip and Gratuity:
 Is always appreciated if and only if your happy with the vendor's services. 


Write a thank you letter!: 
Vendors want to know that your were happy with their services. And if you weren't write them a letter saying why (without rudeness) so that they can IMPROVE their services.


Val-ay Parking:
Pay for every ones Val-ay  Parking. Not just one vendor. Make arrangements with the event center to cover your vendors parking. At some resorts it can cost up to $25 per day for parking. If they attend your rehearsal and wedding that's $50 out of their pocket. 


Itinerary:
It's hard on vendors (band, photographer and videographer, caterers, consultants, florist) who have been given their marching orders (Itinerary) only to have the couple constantly changing the evening events as the evening progresses. Know what you want before the event and stick to it. It makes things run much smoother and with less stress for everyone.


Don't "surprise" your vendors at the last minute:
If your contract reads "ballroom" don't springing it on your vendors that it's on the out door lawn and patio at the last minute or you just might get a bill for additional charges. Bands come dressed for the environment you booked the event for. Florist can't keep your four feet candle lab-eras  and three foot crystal trees standing safely on an out door table much less keep the darn things lit.


Most of all understand vendors are in the business because they love weddings. They love what they do and will bend over backwards to help you and make you happy. Be kind and gracious and you will be rewarded with exceptional services and devotion. 


I promise, you and your family will be remembered. 
It's up to you on just how you want to be remembered. 

Beautiful Vendors

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Celebration of a Wedding

 

New service being offered!

I'm offering my services to a select number of couples who are looking for an affordable yet beautiful wedding ceremony. Choose and secure your wedding hour, bring a valid Texas marriage licenses (no later than 3 days prior to our posted wedding day event) and I'll Officiate, provide the wedding canopy, flowers and throw in the cake and champagne!

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The "Ketubah"

A  beautiful thousand year old tradition.

Have you thought about having a "Ketubah" or wedding contract designed and read during your wedding ceremony.

Don't let the word "contract" scare you off. This is a "contract" from the heart. You and your love will compose in your own words your hearts words and scribe them onto a beautiful paper, frame it and mount it in your home where all can see it. Every time the two of you pass your Ketubah you will be reminded of your wedding day and the beautiful words you shared with each other.