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Beginner August 2020

Reasonable response time from vendors?

Sandra, on April 15, 2020 at 11:26 AM Posted in Planning 0 4

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I’m trying to book vendors for my August wedding. I’ve reached out to several photographers and haven’t gotten a response from most of them. One did respond that she’s available on my date, but when I asked about rates, I didn’t hear back (that was around 4 days ago). I understand that I may be competing with other brides who have had to postpone their weddings and/or vendors are being impacted by what’s going on (both professionally and personally). I want to give vendors time to respond, but I also need to keep moving forward. What do you think is a reasonable time to wait for a response? Would you bother trying to contact a vendor again that never responded initially? Thanks for your input.

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Latest activity by Jeni, on April 15, 2020 at 6:19 PM

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Meghan · on April 15, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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I would allow 3-5 days for a response before moving on. This is only due to our counties current state. If I never received any type of response, I would move on without reaching out again. If I receive a response, but was waiting for a follow-up response, I would maybe reach out again saying something along the lines of "I wanted to make sure you received my last message regarding your rates?". Or something similar.
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Beginner August 2020
Sandra · on April 15, 2020 at 12:41 PM
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I was thinking the same thing. If someone hasn't responded at all within a week...move on. I'll follow up with the vendor who said she is available. Thank you!
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Beginner July 2020
Sarah · on April 15, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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Being honest here..they probably don't want to give you false hope. The likelihood of an August wedding is very unlikely at this point. Not wishing that for anyone but I am assuming this is why vendors aren't responding. They also don't want to take your deposit if they are going to have to end up giving it back.
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Jeni · on April 15, 2020 at 6:19 PM
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A lot of vendors aren't responding to calls/emails right now, and many of the ones who are responding aren't checking their messages daily.
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