08/29/2026
This group of humans right here....I can't say enough good things.
I have thought of so many ways I could approach this post. I could come from a simple place of gratitude obviously (which we definitely feel). We could share astonished "wow that totally happened" vibes. Or lastly, point at this photo and story and say "this! This is why we always harp on paying the extra for quality vendors".
So which approach did we choose? A little bit of them all TBH.
Last weekend, our team had a few of firsts.
Our first crazy wacky inflatable guy at a wedding day.
Our first downpour that requires our team to shield every tray/plate of dinner and desert with massive umbrellas to keep dinner rocking in the tent.
But here are the things that stood out...
1) All the vendors were completely team bride and groom.
They communicated, they brainstormed, they collaborated and they helped each other.
At no time did anyone say "thats not my job". We just made things happen foe our couple and their guests.
2) We changed the plan, and changed it again based on the weather and the priorities of our couple.
It's so much easier to insist on sticking to the plan, or saying well we didn't have a contingency for this.
Instead we chatted, we tweaked the plan, and tweaked it again.
3) We smiled, we laughed, and we treated each other with kindness.
The coordinators moved chairs with the setup team and shielded meals from the rain for the caterers.
The photographer captured great moments and adapted timelines all over the place.
The caterers alerted the photographer and coordinators of the INSANE rainbows.
..and so much more I could NEVER put into one post.
We are so grateful for our couple, Allana & Don, along with the vendor teams of Elsie Perrin Williams Estate, Culinary Catering Service, Photos By Natasha, DJ Focus, and of course our Unmistakably You team.
You are all amazing!
If you take only one thing from this..(or two)
* pay for quality vendors with experience in their field
* ask vendors about how they work with other vendors to understand their collaboration style