first vendor appointment

xBudgetBridex Posted: Oct 25, 2013 09:04 AM

first vendor appointment

I went with an all inclusive place so I don't get to choose my dj, or limo company. I do have a choice between 2 photo/video company. the RH called and asked if I picked yet...oops didn't know I should have already!

I have an appointment with duval and ada studio on sat the 2nd of nov!

time to make a list of questions! any suggestions?

Sarahg9 Posted: Oct 25, 2013 09:40 AM

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good luck not sure of any questions to ask since i haven't done this yet! let me know how ADA is because they are one of the preferred vendors at LOB. Good luck!

xBudgetBridex Posted: Oct 25, 2013 09:55 AM

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Posted by Sarahg9

good luck not sure of any questions to ask since i haven't done this yet! let me know how ADA is because they are one of the preferred vendors at LOB. Good luck!

they r leading so far based off fb page photos and online porfolios! the other one I get the vibe they don't have attention to detail! but we shall see! thanks!

mab30 Posted: Oct 25, 2013 01:42 PM

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I tried replying from my phone, but I don't think it went through! :(

I haven't met with any photographers yet, but from emailing a few they seem to really cover most of the information. Make sure to find out how many hours of coverage they offer and how much extra hours would cost, they number of photographers tat will be there for your wedding day and who (hopefully you can meet them and see their work beforehand), engagement shoots (if you want one), albums/printing (if included or extra cost), turn around time, proofs, and locations. I doubt you will have any issues with locations since you're out west (unless you were doing an e-shoot somewhere) but I saw that some charge extra to come to the North Fork! Good luck and let us know who you end up choosing and why! I am planning to meet with photographers in December. I hope they aren't booking up too quickly!

xBudgetBridex Posted: Oct 25, 2013 05:33 PM

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I didn't think of how much is extra hours! thanks! I will def keep everyone informed!

larlynn Posted: Oct 25, 2013 07:29 PM

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I think FH's sister used Duval for her wedding (7 years ago). They certainly might have changed since then, but her pics are all super traditional, posed shots. I also found the layout of her album to be strange, but it could have been what she picked.

I've heard good things about ADA!

xBudgetBridex Posted: Oct 25, 2013 08:05 PM

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Posted by larlynn

I think FH's sister used Duval for her wedding (7 years ago). They certainly might have changed since then, but her pics are all super traditional, posed shots. I also found the layout of her album to be strange, but it could have been what she picked.

I've heard good things about ADA!

I get the fame vibe! I figure since its the only choice I really get to make ull check them both out but I'll prob end up with ADA

katielynn Posted: Oct 26, 2013 01:24 PM

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My cousin used ADA for her wedding which was at the Cottage at East Wind and she did the all inclusive. She loves her photos and they were awesome!! They got a ton of candid shots and the photos were online within a few weeks!

xBudgetBridex Posted: Oct 26, 2013 01:43 PM

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Posted by katielynn

My cousin used ADA for her wedding which was at the Cottage at East Wind and she did the all inclusive. She loves her photos and they were awesome!! They got a ton of candid shots and the photos were online within a few weeks!

oh good that badges me so happy! thanks!!
my mom wants to check out both but I'm 99% sure I'll be picking ADA!

MissToMrs Posted: Oct 27, 2013 02:04 PM

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I have heard good reviews for ADA and I know that ADA has been around for many years!

FutureMrsB722 Posted: Oct 30, 2013 09:14 PM

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I also have an all inclusive package with the Sterling! We met with Duval and ADA also but we aren't sure which we will go with!

xBudgetBridex Posted: Oct 30, 2013 11:12 PM

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Posted by FutureMrsB722

I also have an all inclusive package with the Sterling! We met with Duval and ADA also but we aren't sure which we will go with!

im pretty sure we will end up with ADA. I thought u were doing a dedestination wedding in key west?
which room r u using? we got the champagne room with the cool new stair case entrance# I'm so excited!

xBudgetBridex Posted: Oct 31, 2013 03:04 PM

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Posted by FutureMrsB722

I also have an all inclusive package with the Sterling! We met with Duval and ADA also but we aren't sure which we will go with!

did u meet with dj or limo company yet? if u did how soon after booking did u go?

the only reason I have a photo appointment is bc the sterling called andasked if I picked a photographer yet....I booked 3 weeks ago maybe less ay the time she called. I didn't think it needed to happen that fast lol

Jott1015 Posted: Nov 02, 2013 11:51 AM

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We are booked with ADA, out of all the photographers we met with we got the best deal with them, plus they have been around forever. I know a lot of people who have used them and were very happy. We have a basic photo package with no albums and a basic video package for under 3K :)

xBudgetBridex Posted: Nov 02, 2013 01:16 PM

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Posted by Jott1015

We are booked with ADA, out of all the photographers we met with we got the best deal with them, plus they have been around forever. I know a lot of people who have used them and were very happy. We have a basic photo package with no albums and a basic video package for under 3K :)

sending u FM

mab30 Posted: Nov 03, 2013 11:20 PM

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How did the appointments go?!

xBudgetBridex Posted: Nov 04, 2013 05:37 AM

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Posted by mab30

How did the appointments go?!

Not the way I planned. A good sales person makes all the difference.

We went to ADA first, photos were great, but the lady we worked with didn't know the ssterling's package, didn't sale anything ableastut the company or upgrades. I left feeling uninformed a bit disappointed.

so we went to Duval, lady there was great, s such a great sales women so good that even after seeing their albums of work I still wasn't too impressed but she sold them so well I left actually considering them! but im still afraid if I pick them im gonna have pics that the photographer didn't pay attention to detail. and me and the parents and my girls will all have to pay attention and make sure something isn't covering any ones faces or a bra isn't showing and I don't want to worry about that on my wedding!!

So I'm going to call ADA and tell them I will give them a second chance but I need a sales person that knows my package and can give me good advice. I've heard very good things and am impressed by thier work! but I need to feel good about what I'm picking. so I'll let you ladies know what happens!!

mab30 Posted: Nov 04, 2013 05:39 PM

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Oh no! Sorry to hear that! Definitely meet with ADA again, did you clarify with them that you were doing the all inclusive package before your last meeting? Make sure you get someone that knows what is going on!

Definitely don't book with the other company if you don't like their end product. I know how you feel about a good sales person, that is how I felt when visiting a lot of RH! Even though I didn't love the building/ballroom/etc, I was still considering booking because I loved the wedding coordinators!

Best of luck with your 2nd meeting with ADA!