The Wedding Decorator RFP

So the RFP process worked brilliantly. We had five great proposals and had a couple of outstanding conversations based on the proposals. Cross our fingers, we hope we have finalized on our decorator based on these conversations this week. We are SO excited. We are waiting for a round of proposal revisions and then will make our final decision. I don't want to jinx the process by describing the vision - but as soon as we sign the contract, I'll share the entire vision for the decor - - - it is absolutely spectacular, and the decorators were able to get the images I had in my head spot on.....all because of the RFP! Highly recommended!!!

To maximize efficiency in the conversations with these decorators, we focused on the following agenda (for anyone using the RFP method, this agenda will help extract what is important).
1. Have them walk through their proposal in detail - getting them to speak their vision will bring their vision to life
2. Describe your vision and how the two can be blended
3. Talk about any concerns, other ideas, have them send pics of what they are referring to as their inspiration while you are talking
4. Talk about budget

If you stay to this agenda, a good meaningful conversation should take anywhere between an hour to hour and a half, and you should walk away having a very good feel for the creativity and the vision of the decorator....along with what it is like to work with them.

I am so excited! This is the fun part!!!!!