Wedding experts know a LOT of information, especially when it comes to wedding planning within their own niche and part of the industry.

This week on the blog we are turning to wedding experts to share their number one tip to help wedding couples that are getting married.

So, here some vendors with their number one tip on helping get you through the wedding process!

What Professionals Say

Shawnise White is a Licensed Esthetician and Nail Technician at Beauty Mint Studio. Her number one tip:

ALWAYS plan ahead & know that you can never be too early for anything on your wedding day.

Casey Anderson is a local wedding officiant and his number one tip for couples is about wedding budgets.

Be sure to budget for the person who will marry you.
NO matter where you get married, there are filing fees and the cost of your officiant’s time (including travel — unless you get married at the courthouse) to plan and conduct your wedding ceremony.

Talia Hair is the owner and Lead Coordinator at Four 26 Events, LLC in North Carolina.

Discuss your ideal budget before you book any vendors!
There is nothing worst than clients booking a venue that has certain vendor requirements that they haven’t taken into consideration that cause them to go over budget.

Nick Levine is a wedding photographer that talks about being able to flex your timeline and it’s some great advice.

Be flexible in your timeline.
Either build in extra time, or see the timeline as a guide, and not set in stone. We never live our lives in a strict timeline, why should your wedding day be any different?

Traci Clark is a retired wedding planner and she has this to say.

Talk to a wedding planner/coordinator professional BEFORE signing contracts, etc. They can help with setting your budget, spending your budget in the important areas, identifying DIY items or cost cutting ideas.
Most people say they can't afford a coordinator/planner but in my experience you can't afford NOT to have one.
They can help you along the way and then pull all the pieces together when it really counts. (Not taking new clients but I wish more brides would realize this fact before it is too late)

Patrick Perkins is a local wedding photographer and he say’s to keep things as simple as possible when it comes to the wedding.

I like to keep it as simple as possible. You love her, she loves you.
The most important part of your day is walking to your love, saying yes , and enjoying your lives.
Turn everything else over to professionals..... enjoy your wedding.

Bryan Taylor is a wedding lighting expert and he tells clients to hire the professionals.

Hire professionals.
Leave the important aspects to those with years of experience. Decide what aspects are most important to you (the look/the entertainment/the food, etc) and budget/spend accordingly.

Sarah Micken’s is the owner of Gold + Sage, a wedding videographer she she says to actually meet with your vendors before you book.

Actually 'MEET' your vendors. You want to put a face to a name, you want to make sure you jive with them and won't be annoyed with them the whole day.
I'm always shook by how many people hire me over just email without calling, face timing, or meeting for coffee. The worst thing is getting to wedding day then being annoyed by someone the whole time - ha!

Alisha Croghan is a wedding photographer and she talks about why you should invest in wedding photography.

Invest in photography!
Your cousin with a nice camera may be able to do it for free, but they won’t be the quality that your wedding day deserves.
(Good photographers charge more because we have the education and experience to provide an excellent client experience and the license/insurance needed to run a legitimate business!)

Bernie Mallon who is a ballroom dance instructor says to learn how to dance for your first dance.

Take at least one dance lesson. Learning a routine is great but just learning one or two steps can still make you shine for your first dance.

Christian Gavin is a regional DJ in North Carolina and his tip is about getting vendors paid before the wedding day.

If possible, make sure all vendors are totally paid up at least a month before the event. Nobody likes to be messing around or worrying about money a week before their wedding

Daniel Yates of Your Always Films talks about having great communication with your vendors.

Go over the wedding day with the couple! Even if they say they don't need to meet, at least have a phone call. No matter what kind of vendor you are, your couple deserves to have the best day they've ever had.
I will meet with or have a call to discuss everything they do (and don't) care about having in regards to your service.
Get into their mind to see if they have any unspoken expectations. If they are confused about what you're doing on their wedding day, then make sure you're going over everything with them beforehand

Finally, Jessica Judson is a bartender at Thirsty Buffalo Beverage Catering in Winston-Salem talks about keeping you and your guests well hydrated.

Everyone is happy to make sure you have a drink in hand... but it’s important to stay hydrated and chug WATER throughout the day. I learned that the hard way at my own wedding.

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What Professionals Say

ALWAYS plan ahead & know that you can never be too early for anything on your wedding day.

Be sure to budget for the person who will marry you.

NO matter where you get married, there are filing fees and the cost of your officiant’s time (including travel — unless you get married at the courthouse) to plan and conduct your wedding ceremony.

Discuss your ideal budget before you book any vendors!
There is nothing worst than clients booking a venue that has certain vendor requirements that they haven’t taken into consideration that cause them to go over budget.

Be flexible in your timeline.

Either build in extra time, or see the timeline as a guide, and not set in stone. We never live our lives in a strict timeline, why should your wedding day be any different?

Talk to a wedding planner/coordinator professional BEFORE signing contracts, etc. They can help with setting your budget, spending your budget in the important areas, identifying DIY items or cost cutting ideas.

Most people say they can't afford a coordinator/planner but in my experience you can't afford NOT to have one.

They can help you along the way and then pull all the pieces together when it really counts. (Not taking new clients but I wish more brides would realize this fact before it is too late)

I like to keep it as simple as possible. You love her, she loves you.

The most important part of your day is walking to your love, saying yes , and enjoying your lives.

Turn everything else over to professionals..... enjoy your wedding.

Hire professionals.

Leave the important aspects to those with years of experience. Decide what aspects are most important to you (the look/the entertainment/the food, etc) and budget/spend accordingly.

Actually 'MEET' your vendors. You want to put a face to a name, you want to make sure you jive with them and won't be annoyed with them the whole day.

I'm always shook by how many people hire me over just email without calling, face timing, or meeting for coffee. The worst thing is getting to wedding day then being annoyed by someone the whole time - ha!

Invest in photography!

Your cousin with a nice camera may be able to do it for free, but they won’t be the quality that your wedding day deserves.

(Good photographers charge more because we have the education and experience to provide an excellent client experience and the license/insurance needed to run a legitimate business!)

Take at least one dance lesson. Learning a routine is great but just learning one or two steps can still make you shine for your first dance.

If possible, make sure all vendors are totally paid up at least a month before the event. Nobody likes to be messing around or worrying about money a week before their wedding

Go over the wedding day with the couple! Even if they say they don't need to meet, at least have a phone call. No matter what kind of vendor you are, your couple deserves to have the best day they've ever had.

I will meet with or have a call to discuss everything they do (and don't) care about having in regards to your service.

Get into their mind to see if they have any unspoken expectations. If they are confused about what you're doing on their wedding day, then make sure you're going over everything with them beforehand

Everyone is happy to make sure you have a drink in hand... but it’s important to stay hydrated and chug WATER throughout the day. I learned that the hard way at my own wedding.

Expert Roundup: Best Wedding Tips

What Professionals Say

ALWAYS plan ahead & know that you can never be too early for anything on your wedding day.

Be sure to budget for the person who will marry you.

NO matter where you get married, there are filing fees and the cost of your officiant’s time (including travel — unless you get married at the courthouse) to plan and conduct your wedding ceremony.

Discuss your ideal budget before you book any vendors!There is nothing worst than clients booking a venue that has certain vendor requirements that they haven’t taken into consideration that cause them to go over budget.

Be flexible in your timeline.

Either build in extra time, or see the timeline as a guide, and not set in stone. We never live our lives in a strict timeline, why should your wedding day be any different?

Talk to a wedding planner/coordinator professional BEFORE signing contracts, etc. They can help with setting your budget, spending your budget in the important areas, identifying DIY items or cost cutting ideas.

Most people say they can't afford a coordinator/planner but in my experience you can't afford NOT to have one.

They can help you along the way and then pull all the pieces together when it really counts. (Not taking new clients but I wish more brides would realize this fact before it is too late)

I like to keep it as simple as possible. You love her, she loves you.

The most important part of your day is walking to your love, saying yes , and enjoying your lives.

Turn everything else over to professionals..... enjoy your wedding.

Hire professionals.

Leave the important aspects to those with years of experience. Decide what aspects are most important to you (the look/the entertainment/the food, etc) and budget/spend accordingly.

Actually 'MEET' your vendors. You want to put a face to a name, you want to make sure you jive with them and won't be annoyed with them the whole day.

I'm always shook by how many people hire me over just email without calling, face timing, or meeting for coffee. The worst thing is getting to wedding day then being annoyed by someone the whole time - ha!

Invest in photography!

Your cousin with a nice camera may be able to do it for free, but they won’t be the quality that your wedding day deserves.

(Good photographers charge more because we have the education and experience to provide an excellent client experience and the license/insurance needed to run a legitimate business!)

Take at least one dance lesson. Learning a routine is great but just learning one or two steps can still make you shine for your first dance.

If possible, make sure all vendors are totally paid up at least a month before the event. Nobody likes to be messing around or worrying about money a week before their wedding

Go over the wedding day with the couple! Even if they say they don't need to meet, at least have a phone call. No matter what kind of vendor you are, your couple deserves to have the best day they've ever had.

I will meet with or have a call to discuss everything they do (and don't) care about having in regards to your service.

Get into their mind to see if they have any unspoken expectations. If they are confused about what you're doing on their wedding day, then make sure you're going over everything with them beforehand

Everyone is happy to make sure you have a drink in hand... but it’s important to stay hydrated and chug WATER throughout the day. I learned that the hard way at my own wedding.

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Discuss your ideal budget before you book any vendors!
There is nothing worst than clients booking a venue that has certain vendor requirements that they haven’t taken into consideration that cause them to go over budget.