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How do you choose a supplier?

How do you choose a supplier?


Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio
Alison Hargreaves Updated:
8th of March 2023

There are so many Wedding suppliers to choose from and so many ways of finding them. So how do you pick one over another?

1. Reviews - Many online wedding directories like ourselves allow brides to leave reviews for businesses. Read what other brides have to say and the experinences that they have had, good and bad!

2. Wedding Fairs and National Shows - Meeting face to face allows you to build rapport with a supplier very quickly and to see if you like what they do.

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3. Award winners - Businesses that win awards from groups like the Wedding Ideas Awards and  Wedding Industry Awards have been voted for by brides that have used them and like what they do.

4. Word of mouth - These may be businesses that your friends or family have used and can recommend to you.

5. Venue recommended suppliers - These are businesses that your venue work with regularily. They will know how your venue operates and the staff contacts; which should make your planning a little easier. If they are not want you want though, do not feel obliged to use them!

Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio

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Alison Hargreaves

Alison has been advising brides, grooms and bridesmaids for more than 25 years. She has an unrivalled knowledge of the British wedding industry and frequently appears on podcasts and expert panels. She regularly attends international wedding conferences to keep the UK at the forefront of wedding planning trends.

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