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Vendors local to venue offer expertise, options
MS — Local vendors are often a planning their wedding ceremonies movement grows in popularity,
go -to choice when couples are and receptions. As the "shop local" weddings present a prime
Local options
When it comes to filling a wedding and reception with everything from flowers to appetizers to
desserts, local vendors can be a great choice. Whether the vendors are local to the lucky
couple or to the reception venue, local vendors offer knowledge of what works at local spaces,
savings and greener options by not having to travel as far and more customization options.
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opportunity to embrace this
movement.
Couples may have different ideas
regarding where to tie the knot, but
local vendors can be hired regardless
of geography. Brides magazine says
the biggest factor influencing
wedding location is the size of the
guest list and the number of people
who wouldn't be able to attend if the
wedding was in a particular locale.
Hometowns might be the traditional
choice regarding wedding location,
but the XO Group says one in four
couples now host destination
weddings.
Once couples choose a town or
city to host their weddings, they can
begin exploring the benefits of
working with locally -based vendors.
• Familiarity: Local vendors will
be familiar with the area and possibly
even the location where the wedding
will be held. That can help couples
avoid having to give directions,
discuss venue protocols and handle
other tasks that must be worked out
with non -local vendors. For example,
local photographers familiar with a
particular venue will know all of the
best places to get shots, and some
vendors may have preexisting
relationships with venue
representatives that could ensure
wedding day operations go smoothly.
• Proximity: Local vendors can
meet with brides and grooms more
readily throughout the planning
process, making things less stressful
on the happy couple. This also
makes it easier to drop off deposits,
attend meetings, make fitting
appointments or attend styling
sessions.
• Savings: Couples who travel for
their weddings and employ local
vendors will not have to pack as
much. Using local vendors
eliminates the need to bring along
bulky dresses, decorative items,
flowers and much more. Plus,
couples needn't pay to transport and
house vendors brought along from
back home.
• Environment: Individuals who
take great strides to conserve
resources by reducing their energy
consumption and protecting the
environment often find that
shopping local is beneficial. Local
vendors are more likely to source
their materials from other local
businesses, reducing their carbon
footprints along the way. For
example, local caterers may rely on
local farmers for their foods,
affording couples the chance to host
eco -friendly or even farm -to -table
weddings.
• Customization: Working with
local vendors often translates into
getting more personalized service
and attention than mass retailers or
merchants can provide.
Going local when choosing
wedding vendors is an increasingly
popular choice among couples about
to tie the knot.
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