Bringing on a team of amazing Oklahoma City wedding vendors who are ready to help you create your dream wedding can absolutely elevate your experience and showcase your unique style.
Hiring vendors means you are picking some highly trained professionals to bring your visions to life. High-quality vendors mean you can relax, knowing some of the big day-of “to do’s” are in the hands of an expert, and you can just sit back and enjoy your big day!
The most common vendors that couples hire for their wedding day are planners, day-of coordinators, florists, hair & makeup artists, officiants, chefs & caterers, and photographers. If you don’t know where to start and aren’t sure whom to hire for help, then read on! These are some of our most trusted Oklahoma City wedding vendors that we work with.
You want to look and feel your best on your wedding day. A professional hair and makeup artist will help you achieve this by working with you to create a look that enhances your natural beauty and compliments your style.
You’ll want to book your hair and makeup artists around 3-6 months before the wedding. I recommend setting up a consultation and trial run with both your makeup and hair stylist. This will confirm to you and them that they understand the look you’re going for before the actual day.
For the groom, if he has short hair, you should have him schedule his haircut around a week before the wedding. If he has longer hair, schedule it three weeks prior to give his hair some time to settle in.
Some of our favorite hair and makeup artists:
In my opinion, your DJ is going to make or break your wedding… so I highly recommend doing your research when choosing your wedding DJ. I’ve been to weddings with incredible DJ’s and to this day, those are some of my favorite weddings!
I’ve also been to incredibly beautiful weddings with DJ’s who couldn’t read the crowd and it made the wedding a little less enjoyable for some of the guests.
Keep in mind, that entertainment can sometimes be booked MONTHS in advance. So it’s best to start researching early and have your DJ reserved nine to twelve months in advance.
Here are some of my favorite DJ’s to work with:
Flowers are such a huge and integral part of your wedding. They add beauty, elegance and color to any event and can really bring out the theme of your wedding. You’re going to want a skilled florist and have them booked six to nine months before the wedding.
Some of our favorite florists:
A wedding coordinator can relieve so much stress for you while planning your wedding. They can help you with everything from coordinating the timeline to managing your budget. They’re a great go-to person for any questions you may have about the day and when to book what. Booking a wedding coordinator before you book anything else will ensure that you get to use their help from the beginning!
If you don’t get the chance to book them early on, at the very least, book them for the day of. The last thing you want is to worry about all the little details when you should be fully present for the best day of your life.
Our most loved wedding coordinators:
Some of us may not even use rentals, but for those of us who do, it’s important to have your rentals nailed down six to nine months in advance. Rentals can be used for anything from birthdays to weddings and for peak season can be booked months in advance.
Some of our most popular rental companies:
Your wedding cake should not only taste incredible, but it should also look incredible. Your cake is the focal point at your reception. You’ll want to collaborate with your cake designer 3-6 months before the wedding to give them plenty of time to design a cake that reflects your personality and wedding theme.
Some of the best bakers and decorators:
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Hey! I’m Bridget. I’m an Oklahoma City Wedding photographer who loves capturing all of your special moments. Photography lights me up in a way I can’t put into words, and its something I’ve always had an eye for, especially with God’s guidance to capture wholesome moments. I strive to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, I’ll try to crack jokes, and I’ll try not to talk too fast because I’m always extra caffeinated. Learn more about booking a wedding with me by clicking below.