
You are guaranteed a great wedding if you have 5-star vendors in the following categories. Venue, food, entertainment, photography, and coordination.
Venue
Your venue lays the foundation for your day; providing a standard for time and occupancy. It is the overall canvas from which you get to work. A venue with responsive staff is a good sign. Just confirm that someone will be onsite during your event, and you are good to go. The venue does not have to be a certain style or price. You only need to ensure that it is safe, nice and clean, accommodating, and that it will comfortably host your guests.

Food
Everyone remembers the food! Choose options that are fun, tasty, and appealing to the masses. Cocktail hour is one of the easiest ways to elevate a wedding. This window of time allows for guests to get up and mingle, enjoy the space, and experience unique food pairings. Remember to always hire a full-service catering team. Take-out and drop off catering will not clear tables or discard of trash at the end of your event.


Entertainment
Good music is subjective. Ensure your musical selections are appropriate and enjoyable for everyone at your party. Feel free to showcase different selections and genres. Whether the music is recorded, facilitated, or performed live; changing the vibe with each transition keeps the party interesting.



Photography
Photography is for your future self. When you reflect on your wedding day, it should ignite butterfly feelings. And while good pictures are a great thing, the relationship with your photographer will impact your Wedding Day experience. Your photographer will be present for your special moments. (and capturing them) Make sure you are comfortable with them and their process.

It's hard to catch photographers in front of the lense - To the right, spot Emily Kimbro capturing Sandy & Joey's Pinterest perfect wedding!
Coordinator
The jack of all trades. The point that holds the 5 vendors together.
Your coordinator is God-sent! She is always around but never in the way. Thanks to her, you get to enjoy the massive party you've been planning. She has been with you throughout the wedding planning journey and helped you along the way. She has listened to the expectations for your wedding day and has prepared the vendor team for it. She is practical and ready to mitigate emergency situations all with a smile.
She is me!

Jada
The Preptech Planner