{"id":5383,"date":"2017-11-20T16:44:48","date_gmt":"2017-11-20T20:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.wordpress.com\/?p=5383"},"modified":"2017-11-20T16:44:48","modified_gmt":"2017-11-20T20:44:48","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-all-of-your-vendor-meetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-all-of-your-vendor-meetings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for ALL of Your Vendor Meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When planning your <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/weddings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lesner Inn wedding<\/a>, it is important to remember that your vendors are not there to make decisions for you.\u00a0 We love to offer suggestions when asked but, unless you are dealing with a <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/day-of-coordination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding planner<\/a>, it is not our duty to make the big decisions.\u00a0 We\u2019ve recently published a blog to help you prioritize\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.wordpress.com\/2017\/07\/03\/4935\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">when you should book each of your vendors<\/a>, but let\u2019s take a closer look at what comes after booking these vendors!<\/p>\n<p>Every vendor\u2019s planning process is different, but here are some of the best tips to make sure that you are prepared for every planning meeting up until your <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/weddings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding day!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/weddings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lesner Inn<\/a>, we have two planning meetings after booking. The first will take place 90 days from the event, and the second will be two weeks out.\u00a0 If your <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/weddings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding venue<\/a> is doing your catering, this is something that you will need to consider before these meetings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>90 Day Meeting: It is best to go into this meeting with at least an idea of details like your menu, floor plan, linens, rental d\u00e9cor, and guest count.\u00a0 If you have decided that you want a buffet, but can\u2019t decide if you would like to serve beef or fish with your chicken entr\u00e9e then this is also a great time to sit down for a tasting!\u00a0 We also ask that you have a general idea of your timeline at the 90 day meeting.\u00a0 Although we know that this will change several times after you meet with each vendor, we like for you to have a realistic idea of when <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/weddings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">food is served at Lesner Inn<\/a>, and the amount of time that it will take from your evening so that this information can be relayed to your other vendors.<\/li>\n<li>Final Meeting (2 weeks from wedding): Your final meeting is where all final details and changes must be made to the working contract.\u00a0 Keep in mind that some of your vendors may require for you to provide a meal for them, so make sure to relay this information to us at this time!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Photographer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Planning with your photographer includes making decisions such as the amount of time they will stay to take photos and what types of photos and poses you are interested in taking.\u00a0 If you\u2019re unsure of how to respond to these questions, here are some suggestions on what questions to ask yourself before going into the meeting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is my timeline on the day of, and where is everything happening?<\/li>\n<li>What do I want my photographer to capture on my <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/weddings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding day<\/a>? (Ex: Getting hair &amp; makeup done, pre-ceremony bridal party photos, sunrise\/sunset, first look, ceremony, first dances, cake cutting, reception dancing, special exit, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Where do I want photos to be taken on the day of? If you want photos on <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/weddings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicks Beach at Sunset<\/a> then not only should your photographer know, but also your venue\/caterer, and MC so that the event can flow seamlessly with no gaps or waiting around.<\/li>\n<li>Who do I want photos with? Make a list of specific people that you want photos with to make sure that your photographer will be able to check them off as they go.<\/li>\n<li>What kind of photos do I want most? (Candid, posed, group shots, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Florist<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Your florist is going to be interested in several aspects of your <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/day-of-coordination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding design<\/a>, and you may be overwhelmed with the amount of details they will need.\u00a0 Here are some of the topics you should be ready to discuss with your florist:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is your color scheme?<\/li>\n<li>What linen colors are going to be on the tables?<\/li>\n<li>Are there any specific types of florals that you want to be included?<\/li>\n<li>Will you be providing your own vases\/other containers?<\/li>\n<li>What kind of bouquet do you want for you &amp; your bridesmaids?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insideweddings.com\/news\/planning-design\/the-brides-guide-to-7-popular-types-of-wedding-bouquets\/2385\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">If you&#8217;re unsure, then check out this blog from Inside Weddings!<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Are there any special guests to receive corsages\/boutonnieres?<\/li>\n<li>How many tables need to be decorated?<\/li>\n<li>What would you like for your arch to look like?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Entertainment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve hired a DJ, band, or ukulele player, they\u2019re going to want to know the type of music you will want played during the contracted time.\u00a0 This includes letting them know that you DO NOT want the \u201cChicken Dance\u201d played at any time throughout the event.\u00a0 Additionally, they will need to know your timeline, names of anyone being announced, special dances\/games for during the reception and the songs that you want played for each, etc. Don\u2019t forget that 9 times out of 10 your musical entertainment will also be the MC for the event.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bakery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Obviously this is going to be one of the most enjoyable planning meetings because you get to taste a bunch of sweet treats! Make sure that you are ready to discuss any intricate designs that you want for your cake, so that your bakery can know what you are expecting.<\/p>\n<p>We hope that you are enjoying the planning process and that you keep in mind what this celebration is all about!\u00a0 Nothing is better than the day you get to walk down the aisle and enjoy a beautiful event with your friends, family, and new spouse!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When planning your Lesner Inn wedding, it is important to remember that your vendors are not there to make decisions for you.\u00a0 We love to offer suggestions when asked but, unless you are dealing with a wedding planner, it is not our duty to make the big decisions.\u00a0 We\u2019ve recently published a blog to help [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4901,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,15,58,17,30,33,34,39,48,50,51,52,55],"tags":[117,133,143,187,189,204,258,269,294],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5383"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5383"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5383\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5383"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5383"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}