#21: How to Find Your Dream Wedding Vendors with Bri Marbais

How do you find wedding vendors who truly get your vision? Bri Marbais shares her expert advice for making your vendor choices stress-free and successful.When it comes to planning a wedding, finding the right vendors can feel overwhelming. That’s why I invited Bri, a seasoned industry professional and bride-to-be herself, to share her insider knowledge. Bri brings her expertise as a hospitality graduate, former venue manager, and current vendor guide with Wedding Venue Map, making her the perfect resource for couples navigating the vendor selection process.Bri’s advice starts with a simple but powerful suggestion: ask your friends. They’ve been through it and can point you toward vendors they loved (or warn you about the ones to avoid). From there, she recommends exploring local resources and online platforms like The Knot and WeddingWire but cautions against relying solely on listings—dig deeper into tagged social media photos and reviews.Preferred vendor lists also get a big thumbs-up from Bri. These vendors know the venue and can save you stress and guesswork. She also stresses the importance of meeting vendors before signing contracts, whether through Zoom, coffee chats, or in-person venue tours. Building a relationship ensures that you’ll feel comfortable working together for months.Lastly, Bri touches on communication, sharing how couples can set expectations upfront to avoid frustration. From email preferences to response times, clear communication is the key to a smooth planning process.Highlights:How tapping into your friend group can make vendor research easier.Why preferred vendor lists are a goldmine for trusted recommendations.The red flags to watch for in vendor reviews and how to interpret them.The importance of meeting vendors in person or virtually before booking.Why tagged photos on social media often tell a better story than curated feeds.Setting communication expectations to avoid wedding planning stress.Have wedding planning questions? We'd love to help! Write in with your questions, and we might answer them in an upcoming episode. Don’t forget to share this episode with other engaged couples, and hit like, subscribe, and review on your favorite podcast platform.Get in Touch with BriWebsiteFacebookInstagramGet in Touch with Kevin:Wedding IQFantasy SoundInstagramYouTubeTikTok