Friends and Family as Wedding Vendors
Now, whenever I hear brides gushing about the fact that they managed to save off this XXX amount of money on their weddings by asking friends and family to pitch in their services, I always encourage them. I think it’s a great way to save up on spending so much on most of the portions in a wedding. For instance, if a friend offers to get that Quest Stainless Steel Money Clip or maybe that beautiful quilted purse as groomsmen and bridesmaid gifts, then go ahead and accept it. If another family member happens to be into taking wedding pictures and offers to help with the wedding photography, then don’t be shy about saying yes. Now, this is all good if you think that the friends and family offering their services is competent enough, but what if they are not? What do you do and how do you say no?
In instance like this, you have to exercise caution. If you have a friend or relative that is professionally offering their services for your wedding and it’s gonna be a freebie, then make sure that to sit down with them and agree that they won’t be canceling on you the last minute if they get an offer for a paid service. Also, if they are simply extending their help and not really professionals, think about the fact that they might not know the ins and outs of say, serving more than 100+ guests. Don’t expect to get a professional service if you know that the people offering their help is doing so because they want to help you. As long as you understand the good things and bad things about doing this, then don’t jump into the bandwagon right away. Always understand and know what the trade offs are so you won’t be disappointed.
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