Your Essential Guide to Vendor Booking

Planning a Tasmanian wedding can be the easiest thing you'll ever do, but it can also be a pretty stressful time if you don't have the right wedding dream team in your corner! But don't worry, we've got your back. Here's the low-down on how to book your wedding vendors.

Choosing the Right Vendor – Only the Biggest Decision of Your Lives

Alright, here's the goss: picking your wedding vendors is pretty much like picking your life partner, it's major. So take your time and do your research. Once you’ve trawled through the hundreds of Tasmanian Wedding Vendors in our website, Look them up online, scroll through their Insta feed, and read what others have to say about them. You want to make sure they vibe with you as a couple, your wedding theme, and of course, your budget. Pick a team who you want to spend the best day of your lives with!

Timing Is Everything – When to Book Your Wedding Vendors

Alright, so you've got your wedding date. Then it's time to get your venue and vendors on board! The most popular Tasmanian wedding venues, photographers, celebrants, florists, hair stylists, makeup artists, planners, stationers, caterers and vendors are booked out 12-18 months in advance, so if you're planning a Tasmanian wedding on a Saturday during wedding season, you better move fast! Don't wait around, let's get booking!

What’s a Saturday Anyway? - Shortlist Your Preferred Dates

I don’t know what it is about a Saturday afternoon during the months of October - March in Tasmania, but I tell you what, everyone wants to get married!

We get it, the weather is good (debatable) and it’s the weekend.

But let us ask you something… Have you thought about a Friday wedding? We love them! It means you and your guests get a long weekend to celebrate your love.

And if your wedding guests can’t take a day off work to come to your wedding….. should they be getting an invite in the first place?

We’ll leave it with you, but Friday weddings are an absolute VIBE, and so are winter weddings!

Availability, Pricing and Inclusions – How to Determine If a Vendor is the Right Fit

So, you've got a list of potential vendors, now what? It's time to dive into the nitty-gritty - their availability, pricing, and what's included in their package. Check if they're free on your potential dates and if their cost fits into your budget. Remember, no one wants to start married life drowning in debt, right?

Make sure the package you select has everything you need. Have you chosen the right amount of coverage for your photographer? Does your celebrant personalise your ceremony? Are there any additional travel fees? Are there any add-ons you might need to fork out for later?

Lock It In, Baby – Securing Your Vendors

Alright, you've found your dream vendor? Now it's time to seal the deal. There's some formalities you gotta sort out now – going over the contract, signing it, and paying the booking fee. This part is crucial as most vendors won't consider your wedding as locked in until these steps are completed.

The Count Down – Vendor Timeline Until your Wedding

So, you've got your dream team of vendors sorted for your big day? You're officially getting married! Now you can chill (for a little while anyway). If you've booked the right vendors, they've got you sorted. You'll have an understanding of what needs to happen in the lead up, when you'll hear from them again, and when the rest of your funds are due.

So there you go! Stick to these tips, and you're on your way to planning a totally stress-free Tasmanian wedding.

Questions? Hit us up!

Em xx

Owner, The Tasmanian Wedding Directory