Free Ways to Support Your Wedding Vendors After the Big Day
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You’ve tied the knot, danced the night away, and maybe even enjoyed your honeymoon glow! There are a few more things you can do that mean the world to the team who helped make your day magic... and it’s totally free!
Here are some sweet (and simple!) ways you can show your vendors a little extra love after the wedding bells stop ringing:
Leave a glowing Review
Seriously—review, review, review! A kind word can go a long way. Think google, Facebook, Zola, The Knot... wherever your vendors have a presence. Pro tip: Ask if there’s a specific platform they’re hoping to build up! Your review helps them reach more awesome couples like you and gives them a little gold star for all the behind-the-scenes magic they pulled off.
Refer, Refer, Refer!
Your personal referral to someone in your circle is a HUgE gift. Something as simple as: “We had the most amazing vendor team—zero stress. Here’s who we used in case you need recs!”
…is music to our ears and could make all the difference in someone else’s planning journey.
Share on Social Media
You don’t need a million followers to make an impact! Re-sharing a vendor’s post, tagging them in your wedding pics, or even just shouting them out in your captions helps so much. word of mouth can go far, and Every little tag counts.
Send Thank-You Notes or Photos
We treasure your sweet thank-you notes and photos more than you know. Many of us keep them forever—no exaggeration. They remind us why we do what we do. Holiday cards, baby announcements, or just a cute “Hey, we’re thriving!” update? Yes, please. You’re not just a client—you’re part of our story.
So if you’ve ever wondered, “How can I give back to my vendors without spending a dime?”—this is your cheat sheet! These gestures may seem small, but they truly mean the world.