Thursday, September 20, 2012

Supplier Ratings


As an overseas couple, we did not have the luxury of a long list of suppliers to choose from. We relied on feedbacks and their existing portfolios and MUST be contactable via email. We were advised to hire a full coordinator but we wanted to be hands-on as much as we could. We were working on a budget even though our non-negotiable suppliers are on the steep side. 

Once they're shortlisted, we contacted them via email and whoever answered first was in front of our consideration queue. First impression lasts and the content of the supplier responses influences our final choice.

It also helped that my mom is an events specialist and this is her first time dwelling on weddings. She was the one who jumpstarted in getting the venue of our church and shortlisting hotels that offer lauriats.

We always read how other people's weddings were perfect despite of things that do not pan out as planned. We didn't believe at first but after everything has settled, we truly had an amazing wedding despite weather, health, and lights/sounds issues. 

The meaning of our ratings:

1 = Needs improvement
2 = Met service requirements but needs improvements
3 = Met service requirements
4 = Highly recommended 
5 = Excellent all-around

A rating with a .something means "almost to the next rating but didn't quite make it." We'll try to explain as much as we could if it's unclear.

Here are the links to our ratings to all our suppliers:

At the Reception


Preps and Coordination

Gowns and Suits

2 comments:

  1. That didn't stop me going to a Jenny Packham evening dress sample sale, and looking longingly at a green sparkly number reduced to £999, and wondering if I had the guts to be a bride in green {I didn't!}

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  2. That didn't stop me going to a Jenny Packham evening dress sample sale, voltaire diamonds and looking longingly at a green sparkly number reduced to £999, and wondering if I had the guts to be a bride in green {I didn't!}

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