Love Local: The Benefits of Using Homegrown Wedding Vendors
Ah, love is in the air, and you're ready to tie the knot in a picture-perfect location. Now, one thing's for sure: choosing local wedding vendors can take your special day from ordinary to extraordinary. From their insider knowledge of the best spots to their flexibility in the face of changing plans (because, yep - we live in the mountains), here are just a few reasons why going local is the ultimate wedding win!
☀️ Local Weather
Picture this: you wake up on your wedding day to find that the weather has other plans for your outdoor ceremony. But fear not, because your local wedding vendors have got your back! With their insider knowledge of the area, they know all the best backup locations that are just as stunning as your original choice. Local vendors can help you pivot with ease and find the perfect spot to say "I do," rain or shine…. or hey, if you had your heart set on a helicopter ride - we’re here all week, all month, all year!
🌊 Flexibility
Notably, when you're eloping - you may need to change plans on the fly, and flexibility is key. When you work with local wedding vendors, flexibility comes standard! From photographers, to florists, to celebrants; local vendors are often more accommodating when it comes to last-minute changes or rescheduling. Plus, if you're working with a local planner, they can tap into their network of trusted vendors to help make magic happen, no matter what curveballs come your way.
♾️ Support Community
By choosing local wedding vendors, you're not just investing in your special day - you're also supporting the local community. From small businesses to family-owned operations, local vendors are an integral part of the fabric of your wedding destination. By choosing to work with us, you're helping to sustain local economies and keep the heart and soul of your wedding location thriving.
🤝 Seamless Collaboration
When your vendors are all on the same page and familiar with the local scene, collaboration becomes a breeze. From coordinating logistics to ensuring that every detail is just right, working with a team of local vendors means that everyone is speaking the same language (figuratively and literally!). This seamless collaboration translates into a smoother, more stress-free wedding day experience for you and your partner, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: celebrating your love.
🤗 Personalised Recommendations
Who knows the best caterer in town? Who can recommend a florist who specialises in wildflower arrangements? Your local wedding vendors, that's who! With their insider knowledge and personal connections, local vendors can provide personalised recommendations tailored to your unique style, preferences, and budget. Say goodbye to hours of scouring the internet for reviews and hello to curated recommendations from the experts themselves.
☀️ Bonus Tip: Hire Someone Who Has Been in the Game a While
When you book in a vendor who has been around the block a few times, so to speak - you also get access to all their knowledge! Someone to tell you where to look and what to do with your hands during your ceremony, who to contact last minute because you forgot all about booking a DJ. If you need an urgent favour - because you’ve run late and won’t make it to your helicopter on time, or you’re booking two years in advance - and want to know they’ll still be living in the area, and doing what they do. OR perhaps, you just want a really seamless wedding, where you have an expert on hand, to deal with things that go wrong.. because they do, but with the right team, you just won’t notice it!
Photos from Hide + Seek Elopement Co + Kouki Photography