Reporting the bad along with the good

In my blog, I try to let readers know the current trends among weddings, the experiences that I know of first hand, and hints and tips to make your weddings unique and special. I also try to impart etiquette and a sense of elegance in knowing that your day is not like other days and shouldn't be treated as such. It is one day--never to be repeated--not to be done over. As such, it is important to plan for every contingency that may happen. It also means that you will be working with vendors who will provide to you a means for you to execute your unique vision to your friends and family that you have invited. Since you have issued the wedding invitation, then it is it you who are the hosts and thus are responsible for your guests' health, safety, well-being and happiness for the day. That is a tall order!

You also have jobs and lives so balancing the fine line between them all can be exhausting at times to say the least. This is where we call in the experts to help us achieve the day that we dream of; DJ's, caterers, paper stylists, limousine drivers, formal wear experts, etc.
What happens when one or more of the vendors that we choose does not live up to our expectations or performs as they have promised? There are several options:

1. Don't be afraid to speak up before the final product. If you see something that you don't agree with, don't wait until the final product is done if you have the chance to correct it.
2. Consult your original contract to help define what and what hasn't been accomplished.
3. Speak to the vendor in a constructive way to let them know that their actions / service / product are not as you would like them to be. Maybe they are unaware of the situation.
4. Negotiate with the vendor to try to fix the problem.
5. Be flexible with the negotiations. Maybe you will receive something better. Most vendors want you to be happy. Ask them what they can do to make you this way.

Unfortunately, there may be a bad apple in the mix and no matter what you try to do, the vendor just does not help to rectify the situation. Let the vendor know of your displeasure and make sure that they know they will not be receiving a personal endorsement from you. Other than that, there is not a whole lot other that you can do short of finding another vendor to take their place (if time allows).