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What to Ask a
Personalized
Wedding Poetry Vendor.
Contributed
by Nily Glaser and Kristin Johnson
General
information
We
recommend that if possible, both bride and groom will attend all
interviews.
First
things first! Always carry a note pad and pen to write down important
information and questions that may arise during your interview.
In order
to comparison shop and select wisely, interview at least 3 Florists -
Floral Designers.
The tips,
questions and ideas you gathered in Part I
"How to choose a florist or a floral designer",
provide a wonderful preparation for your interviews.
What to
Expect of the Contact Person:
A business card of each person you will work with.
Complete contact information including name, address, phone, fax, cell
phone, email and web site address.
A brochure that shows samples of floral designs, explains what is
available, what is their specialty if any, specials, exclusions, and
options.
References. List of satisfied customers willing to be contacted.
Samples of their work in their specialty category or preferably in each
wedding flowers design category - traditional, original, exotic,
contemporary and the current trends in wedding flowers.
Samples of their work in each wedding flowers arrangement including but
not limited to altar and aisle arrangements for the ceremony site, guest
book table, memorial table, cake table, decorations and centerpieces for
the reception site, bridal bouquets, other bouquets, boutonnieres,
corsages, head dress, garlands, flower arrangements decorating wedding
cakes, other decorations they offer such as seat covers, ribbons,
balloon arrangements etc...
Questions
for the Contact Person:
Please note that the questions are general. Some questions may
not apply in all situations. How do you work?
- When do
you deliver the poem?
- Can we
make changes?
- What if
I want an entirely new poem?
- How do
I pay?
- May I
see samples of your work?
- Can you
do special requests?
- How
long in advance do you need the information?
- What is
your turnaround time?
- Do you accommodate
and do you charge an additional fee for rush orders?
- How
long have you been accommodating weddings?
- How
many wedding clients have you served?
- Are
gratuities included in the price?
- Are
taxes included in the price?
- What
additional expenses may be charged? (other than rush order)?
- Will
you print the poem and frame it?
- What
backgrounds can you use?
- Do you
require a deposit?
- How
much and by when will we need to put down the deposit?
- Do you
offer any discounts?
- Do you
accept checks and credit cards?
- Do you
offer any guarantees?
- Will
you provide us with a written contract?
- Does
the contract include a 3 day cancellation clause?
- What
are your cancellation terms should we cancel after 3 days?
Once
you made your choice, you need to receive a written contract signed
by the person in charge, and dated. The contract must include all of
your responsibilities and all of the responsibilities, warranties
and guarantees offered by the poetry vendors above the line. Be sure
that you understand it fully and agree with all the terms. If you
have questions, concerns, or are uncertain, contact them for
clarification.
Copyrights
© 2004 All Rights Reserved Nily Glaser, A-wedding Day and Gan
Publishing
Copyrights
© 2004 All Rights Reserved Nily Glaser, Nily Glaser is the founder
of A-wedding Day, A-wedding
Day a very popular Wedding Resource and Information Center, and
a discount shopping mall for wedding gifts, supplies and bridal
accessories.
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