WeddingMediator's Blog – October 2009 Archive (4)

Glancing over the lush green field to see the sunset was amazingly beautiful. That was my very first impression of Gore Place, an ornate Federalist style mansion plunked down on 4o rolling acres. Really. I was stunned that such a fantasy wedding site was literally right off Route 20 in Waltham. I knew the first Bridal Tweet Meet up was off to a roaring good start!



You probably guessed that I'm the curious type. My favorite thing is to meet someone new and learn about them. I've… Continue

Is there anything more personal than wedding planning? As wedding professionals we help mold the bride's dreams into one extraordinary day. It's not an arms-length process. We get real close. Which is why inserting a something as off-putting as a legal contract might seem unnecessary or unpleasant to some folks. Several discussions on different wedding forums are about the need for a contract. I thought we could take a look at it together. Are contracts necessary?



I look at it… Continue

One of the toughest things to do is tell someone their work is not up to par. Whether you’re a bride talking to her wedding team, or a wedding professional who is working with colleagues, you’ll want to have a basic strategy for getting your thoughts and desires across to someone who isn’t meeting the mark.



Recently, a colleague of mine asked for help. She was trying to be proactive with one of her vendors so that her bride could enjoy the best of his work. I thought you might want… Continue

As a wedding professional, you know better than I do that wedding planning comes with conflicts in all sizes. It’s inevitable. Issues with brides, mothers of brides, grooms, and other vendors will crop up. These moments are awkward and anxiety-ridden for you and your clients. Most vendors I talked with (and maybe this is you, too) take a hands-off approach, giving in to client demands or adjusting fees when they know they really shouldn’t. But there’s a better way.



Since every… Continue