Vendors & Suppliers

Booking vendors is where a lot of first-time planning stress comes from - not knowing what's normal, what to ask, or what a red flag looks like. This section is the practical, slightly cynical guide to getting it right.

• Bands, DJs, and Entertainment

  How to choose between a live band and a DJ, and what to check before booking either.

• Cars and Wedding Transport

  What to actually think about when booking wedding transport, beyond just picking a car you like the look of.

• How to Vet a Wedding Photographer

  What actually matters when choosing a photographer, and the questions that reveal more than a portfolio does.

• Vendor Booking Order: What to Book First

  The realistic order to book UK wedding vendors in, based on how far ahead each category actually gets booked up.

• Vetting Caterers, Florists, and Hair & Makeup Artists

  The specific questions worth asking each of these three vendor categories before you book.

• Wedding Planners and Coordinators: When They're Worth It

  The real difference between a full wedding planner and an on-the-day coordinator, and an honest read on who actually needs either.