Monday, August 25, 2014

What to do When a Friend is in the Wedding Industry?

So you're getting married and your close friend is a photographer, or your cousin is a DJ, what do you do?

It's a difficult situation because on one hand it's their profession, and sometimes it's their business, so you want to give them the job.  On the other hand, you want them to enjoy themselves and be a guest at your wedding.  

Here's my advice: Talk to them about it and give them the option.  Say "we'd love for you to be our DJ, but it's up to you if you'd rather be a guest and enjoy the night!" 

Saying it this way shows you think they are good at what they do,  and they will appreciate the choice.  Most of the time they'll be working every weekend during wedding season, so it will be nice for them to be able to relax and enjoy a wedding for a change! Make sure you give them plenty of notice on the date of your nuptials, so they don't book another wedding for that day!

If they'd rather not be your vendor, they can help you find someone they recommend and trust.

If you do have someone close who is a photographer, ask them to shoot your engagement pictures.  That way they still get to be involved.  

Hope this helped!!

xo, Val.