Ep. 41 Booking Wedding Vendors with WedBrilliant

On this episode of Dream Day Radio, we’re talking with Melissa from WedBrilliant, a unique wedding planning service that helps you connect online with vendors. Melissa was inspired to create WedBrilliant after she struggled to find vendors for her out-of-state wedding. Not being there to vet or meet vendors was an obstacle, and WedBrilliant was created to bridge this gap.

Melissa describes WedBrilliant as a matchmaking service for wedding vendors and couples who are looking to plan their wedding. The goal of the service is to connect couples with vendors easily to make wedding planning as easy as possible. Once you know your date and your budget, you can begin finding the right vendors for you.

So many couples get engaged without realizing how much different vendors may cost. Melissa recommends staying within budget and allocating your funds based on where your priorities are as a couple. Book with vendors who understand your vision and share your goals for your wedding. Avoid giving into pressure or fear that vendors will book up, because it may lead you to book with vendors who are not well-suited to you.

The vendors on WedBrilliant are crowd-vetted and reviewed by real couples. When you get bids based on the service you’re looking for, you have the opportunity to check them out and decide if they are right for you. A sign of a great vendor is keeping the conversation focused on you, the couple (instead of focusing on themselves).

Melissa believes the secret to wedding planning bliss is sharing the burden. You shouldn’t feel like you have to take it all on by yourself. Asking for help from family, friends, and vendors is a normal part of the process, so don’t be afraid to delegate. When you take the stress out of wedding planning, you get to enjoy your engagement that much more.