7 Must-Have Wedding Vendors : Moving Pictures

From your floral designer to your photographer, there are so many different vendors you need to plan your upcoming wedding. Luckily, we’ve seen it all and we know what kind of vendors are must-haves for your upcoming event. Read on to learn about our top 7 must-have wedding vendors!

1. Wedding Videographer

Hiring a wedding videographer is something that is so important for your wedding day. You are hiring someone to not only capture your wedding day, but to create a wedding film that you can cherish for the rest of your lives. Your wedding videographer will be able to capture what no other vendor can— your story, the emotions, and all of those special moments that will happen on your wedding day. Your wedding film will allow you to truly relive your wedding just like it was yesterday. As a wedding videography company, this is something we highly recommend. You can check out some of our wedding films here!

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2. Wedding Photographer

There are so many moments that happen on your day of that you will probably want to remember! If you hire a photographer, they will be able to capture some of those moments for you. Some of those moments that your photographer can capture include getting ready, first looks, first dance, and your ceremony. This is something you will definitely want for your wedding day. For tips on how to choose a professional wedding photographer, check out our Q&A with Deyla Huss Photography.

3. Floral Designer

Your wedding decor will definitely help determine the feel and energy of your event. From your wedding venue to your reception location, you will most likely be working with your wedding coordinator to design the details of your event. Floral design will be a big part of that. You’ll want to hire a floral designer to help you create beautiful table settings, bouquets, and any other places you would like florals. Deciding on the look of your florals can be challenging as there are so many options. Take a look at our tips for finding your wedding style.

4. Venue

The place you decide to host your wedding is important because it will truly set the energy and feel of your event! You want to choose a venue that you can really see yourself getting married at, one that is in your ideal location, and one that offers everything you want and need for your wedding. You might also want to think about choosing a venue that is memorable to both you and your partner as it really sets the tone. Some of our favorite venues in the Pacific Northwest are Brasada Ranch, Bridal Veil Lakes, and Mt. Hood Organic Farms.

5. Caterer

Before and after your ceremony, you and your guests will most likely want to enjoy drinks, appetizers, and a delicious meal. Hiring a caterer can help make that happen. You can work with your wedding coordinator and caterer to create a menu that is easy and enjoyable for everyone attending. This is also important to take the task of having to cook or create food for a big crowd off your plate.

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6. Wedding Coordinator

Planning your wedding is a big deal and it takes a ton of effort. There is so much to do and not a ton of time! Hiring someone to be your wedding coordinator will be so useful for you and you will not regret it. We recommend taking the time to find someone you can trust so you can truly create your dream wedding day!

Related: Do You Need a Wedding Planner?

7. Entertainment

After your wedding ceremony, you’re going to want to celebrate! Hiring entertainment as one of your wedding vendors is something that we definitely recommend for your wedding reception. This is something that will be so helpful for you and your partner because you won’t have to worry about entertaining anyone and you can enjoy the rest of your event with ease.

All in all, there are so many different wedding vendors you can hire to help make your big day happen. We hope this blog post helped you in narrowing down your decision on who you will hire to be a part of your upcoming wedding.