Communicated Content – Regardless of whether you opted for a destination wedding or something more traditional, it’s fair to say that there were a whole host of people involved in the planning process.
From family and friends who were there to bring laughter and love, to the countless vendors who sprinkled the day with beauty and fun, there are quite a few people to be grateful for after everything is all said and done.
When it comes to thanking your vendors, consider one — or all — of the following ideas.
1. Send a Heartfelt Thank-You Card
Snail mail isn’t a relic of the past. In fact, today, with so many easier, faster, and cheaper ways to send correspondence, getting a handwritten thank-you card in the mail feels particularly heartwarming. Plus, who doesn’t love putting cards on their refrigerators? Sending physical paper thank-you cards in the mail is a sweet and thoughtful tradition that complements the wedding tradition your vendors brought to life for you.
2. List Their Names on Your Wedding Website
You’ll be killing two birds with one stone by sharing which vendors were part of your big day on your wedding website. Guests will know what kind of food, entertainment, and locale they’ll be enjoying, and your vendors will enjoy the shout-out and much-appreciated and unexpected exposure that makes up the lifeblood of their business. Truly, one of the best ways you can thank your vendors for the months of hard work they’ve put into ensuring your wedding is a success is by supporting their word-of-mouth-reliant business model.
3. Write a Gracious Testimonial
From venue owners and caterers to photographers and musicians, there’s nothing more helpful to a vendor than word-of-mouth advertising and marketing. To that end, support your vendors by taking five minutes to leave them a glowing review on their website or review site of choice. Along with supporting your vendor’s business, you’ll be helping future couples find tried-and-true professionals so that their special day can be as magical as yours.
4. Thank and Tag Them on Social Media
In a similar vein, sharing your special day on Instagram or Facebook — and tagging the businesses who made it all possible — is another solid word-of-mouth strategy that will do wonders for their reputation. Plus, who doesn’t love seeing beautiful content in their feed? Even people who aren’t actively planning a wedding follow wedding-related accounts on social media. In part, because people love love (and good content), and also to gather inspiration for when that big day comes for them! So, again, do your vendors and your followers a favor and tag away!
5. Give Them Something Meaningful
Working in the wedding industry can be difficult. There are offseasons to navigate, reputations that take years to build, and high costs that go into providing low-margin goods and services. In short, wedding vendors tend to be in the industry because they genuinely love their line of work. While supporting their business can be a quick and free favor that goes a long way, consider thanking your vendors with a heartfelt gift or memento, too. Whether it’s a framed photo of your bouquet with a handwritten note on the matting for your florist, a cutting board with your names and wedding date engraved on it for your caterer, or an etched wine glass for your wedding planner, gifts like these will remind your vendors why they do what they do.
Thank Those Who Were an Integral Part of Your Big Day
No matter how you choose to thank your vendors, your appreciation will mean the world to those who have dedicated their careers to celebrating couples like you. Working in the wedding industry can be difficult, especially with the uncertainty of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these and other challenges, vendors commit to bringing to life the weddings of their clients’ dreams. That’s a big task. Be sure to thank them for it.
