I just wanted to alert brides to the upcoming Seattle Wedding Show, a great resource for wedding planning and six years running Seattle Bride magazine ‘Best of’ pick. You can find florists, caters, ministers, photographers, the whole works. (But if you’re reading this blog you already have your photographer right 
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Wedding shows can be daunting, but they can also be a great way to look at lots of wedding vendors and find one that suits your needs best. Though I am always happy to give brides recommendations on wedding companies I have experience with and know do a great job, I know there are a range of people out there in the wedding industry, many of whom I have never even met personally. For that reason, going to a wedding show can be a great way to meet a wide range of professionals and find the right person for your wedding.
Certain types of wedding professionals, such as DJs, can be hard to evaluate online. The quality of their website and their ability to professionally interact with you via email may offer you some ideas as to how well they can perform at a wedding, but a personal connection is key to making a decision about these types of professionals.
In my industry, Seattle wedding photography, websites are more important. We work in a largely visual field, and viewing websites is a great way to evaluate whether a photographer’s ’style’ is right for you. (I like to point people towards complete weddings to show exactly what I do from start to finish.) Once you find a few photographers you like, however, a personal connection remains important. This is why a personal meeting remains important in selecting a photographer…which will be the subject of a future article.
Best of luck with all of your wedding planning. Let me know If I can be of assistance.