Ahhh... The Vendor Hunt is On!

   So for those of you who don't know Allen works out of state. He is usually gone 3 weeks at a time and gets to come home anywhere from 2 days to 5 days at a time. We never know when it will be or for how long until he gets that phone call. That being said when he is home we cram as much stuff in those few days as we can. Family visits, date nights, just spending time at home... and wedding stuff. Even though the wedding is 8 months away there is so much that needs to be done those first few months. Many of the vendors I have been eyeing are booking up fast and may not be available for our big day. So today is visit as many vendors as we can day. I have our Photographer booked and finally get to meet with her. ( that will be another post) Now its time to visit DJ's and caterers. In the next three days we have 5 appointments. I hope I don't burn him out too much. I know I'm up for the challenge.
   I must say finding the perfect DJ and caterer is the most stressful and fun thing so far. I love music and especially love food. I feel it sets the tone for your wedding. I will not be one of those brides who does not eat at their wedding. I am paying for the awesomely delicious food, I WILL ENJOY IT. There are so many options out there: pulled pork, tri tip, salmon. Seated dinner vs buffet. Appetizers vs big desserts. The best part so far is the taste testing. I want to be wowed! Show me why I should choose you. Let me taste your food. So far I am noticing a lack in consistancy  :( I have found there is either professional or personable but not both. Either their product is amazing but they can't spit out two words. Or their personality makes you want to be their next best friend but they don't have the business sense. One DJ I talked with actually wanted to give away prizes at the wedding like a game show. Not only did I think that was strange but the prizes were like a bad Circus Circus, Reno trip. Teddy bears, glass roses, t-shirts with his company spray painted on them!! Yikes. I ran.
   I am not giving up my search though. Our perfect match is out there just waiting to be discovered.