Questions to ask your wedding vendors

When planning your wedding, asking the right questions ensures you find the best vendors to bring your vision to life. At Aurora House, we have curated a list of trusted vendors for you to choose from. Here are the most important questions to ask each type of wedding vendor:

🌸 Florist

1. Can you work within my budget while still achieving my desired floral style?
2. Which flowers will be in season for my wedding date, and how will that impact the design?
3. How do you handle delivery, setup, and breakdown on the day of the wedding?

📸 Photographer

1. Can I see a full wedding gallery (not just highlights) to understand your storytelling style?
2. How do you handle unpredictable weather or low-light situations?
3. What is included in your package, and when can we expect to receive the final images?

🍽️ Caterer

1. Do you offer menu tastings, and can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
2. What is your service style (buffet, plated, family-style), and how does that affect timing?
3. How do you handle setup, cleanup, and alcohol service (if applicable)?

🎀 Stylist (Décor & Design)

1. How do you incorporate my wedding theme while staying within my budget?
2. Do you provide on-the-day setup and pack-down services?
3. What rental items do you offer, and do you have a portfolio of past weddings?

💄 Hair & Makeup Artist

1. Do you offer a trial session, and how do you customize the look to suit my features and preferences?
2. How much time will you need on the wedding day, and how many people can you accommodate?
3. What products do you use, and do they work well for long wear and photography?

🎥 Videographer

1. What is your filming style (cinematic, documentary, storytelling), and do you use drones or multiple cameras?
2. What is included in your package, and how long will the final video be?
3. How do you handle lighting and sound for ceremonies and receptions?

💍 Celebrant

1. How do you personalise the ceremony to reflect our love story?
2. What is your process for writing and finalising the ceremony script?
3. Do you handle the legal paperwork, and what do we need to prepare before the wedding?