What does this mean for wedding vendors and brides? It means lower prices are now the status quo. If your wedding vendor isn't trying to be competitive with their neighbors, brides may ask "What's really so special about XYZ company that I need to pay so much more for it?" That question often turns a bride away from high priced vendors and turns them on to the discount dudes. Not only does the bride save money, but often the small vendor will try harder to please you and be more willing to work with your personal wishes. The small vendor wants and needs to have happy customers to keep going. Small vendors are often locally owned and operated, giving you a totally different experience than an over-priced chain or franchise with cookie-cutter values.
- Local bakers will be glad to make your cake into an artistic masterpiece. While a grocery store bakery will have limited choices on what you can do.
- Small alteration shops will be sure to make your dresses look great for each girl AND have them finished on time. Major dress shops may not even offer alteration services, or the seamstress may be offsite which could delay getting the dress back to you if you're working on a limited time-frame.
- Photographers have the widest range of services provided when compared with competitors. Many do not include things like a photo DVD, access to print your own photos later (copyrights), online photo album (gallery), or an easy way to order more print products (pre-framed items, statuettes, keychains, etc.). Look for one that can offer items you want that are built-in to the price already and can offer extra items later in case you want those too.
