Questions when interviewing florists and photographers

[CassidyWess]

My fiance' and I are interviewing florists and photographers this week. Does anyone have any suggestions for things that we should look out for or make sure to ask when interviewing?

 

 

I've also heard many people say to make sure that there is a contract signed by both parties for the photographer, any thoughts?

[CAKnight]

Here are some random questions off the top of my head:

 

For photographers: 

•  What is included in the base rate?
• If I want pics of myself and my FH while we are getting ready, how do you, as a photographer, manage that? Do you have an assistant?
• How will my pictures be delivered to be? Mail? Email? CD? Logging into the photographer's website? Through a photo sharing site?
• What is your cancellation policy?
• How many events do you personally contract a day? (You wouldn't want the photographer to come late and/or skip out early! ) 
• How much do you charge for special effects on the photos?

 

For florists:

• In the event that you are unable to deliver the proposed flower arrangements, how do you rectify the situation?
• What is your cancellation policy?
• How long are the flowers in your possession before they are delivered to the wedding? (You don't want died flowers! )
• What time period do I have to alter my order before the wedding without any fees? What are the fees after that date?

 

This is all I can think of for now!

Hope this helps! 

[CassidyWess]

This is great! Thank you so much for all the tips!!