The Do’s & Don’ts of Vendor Selection + Wedding Budget Tips

Valerie and Rilee discuss how to budget wisely for your wedding, revealing common hidden costs, tips to stay on track, and the best ways to balance dream details with realistic spending.

Welcome back to another engaging episode of the Nuptial Nonsense Podcast, powered by Oak + Willow Event Co. This week, Valerie and Rilee tackle one of the most critical aspects of wedding planning—vendor selection—and share must-know tips for keeping your wedding budget under control.

In This Episode:

Why Do Some Venues Require Specific Vendors? Learn why venues insist on preferred vendors and how this benefits your big day.

Choosing the Right Vendors – Insights from Valerie’s experience as a venue director on working with reliable vendors who follow regulations, maintain food safety, and ensure seamless service.

Guest List Management & Budgeting Tips – Struggling to keep your guest list under control? Learn why cutting down your list can be the easiest way to manage your budget.

Dessert Bars vs. Wedding Cakes – Are traditional wedding cakes on the way out? Valerie and Rilee break down why dessert bars are a rising trend.

Tipping Wedding Vendors – Who expects a tip, and who doesn’t? Get the real scoop on vendor tipping etiquette.

Helpful Links & Chattanooga Resources:

🔗 Oak + Willow Event Co. Wedding Planning Services → oakandwilloweventco.com

🔗 Explore Chattanooga Wedding Venues → Visit Chattanooga

🔗 Local Business & Event Licensing → Chattanooga City Government

🔗 Wedding Cake vs. Dessert Bar Inspiration → Local Chattanooga Bakeries

🔗 Bartender Licensing & Safety Requirements in TN → Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission

📢 Mentioned Products:

🍩 Little Debbie Snacks (Shoutout to Chattanooga’s Own!) → Little Debbie

🧊 HydroFlask → Shop HydroFlask

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🌿 Learn More About Our Planning Services: oakandwilloweventco.com