Telling a vendor your going in another direction

It's the nice thing to do so they know for certain you are not going with them. But, since you didn't most logical people will figure out that you have chosen to go in a different direction after a long period of time has passed. I wouldn't sweat it. But going forward, it would be nice to let them know if you are going with someone else.

If you have a couple of free minutes, just reach out and let them know. Yes, most have already written you off, but some may be waiting until a little closer to reach out again.

I'm sure they deal with dozens, if not hundreds, of inquiries that don't end up going anywhere. It's part of doing business, and if they're professionals they won't take it personally. Don't stress about it - there's plenty of other things to think about!

I wouldn't worry about it. Yes, it's a common courtesy to let them know you're going elsewhere, but they will figure it out. I'm sure most vendors get a ton of inquiries that never go anywhere.

I personally like closure, so I would always follow up any email exchanges we had.

"I am going a different direction", "you are out of my price range", ...... its nice to close the deal.

Yes, we're used to rejection. Let us know one way or the other! Just a quick e-mail, "No, thanks." Then I can delete you from my follow-up list. Otherwise, I'll e-mail you about once a month until your date passes. Please, save us both some time!

It's very helpful for us to know, and include any information that lead you to your decision. It's kind of you to do that

To reiterate, yes we are used to many inquiries. I feel it's rude to not let us know, if, and only if, we've reached the point in our communication where it looked like we were going to be working together, and then you go with someone else. If it's just an email or two that doesn't go any further, we don't expect a response if the conversation dies. Just don't get upset if we follow up with you.

I tried to email the vendors that I actually met with or spoke with to let them know I went a different direction. If I only sent an inquiry for prices and it never went beyond that, then I typically didn't follow up.

When I receive an inquiry for prices and respond with prices and don't hear back, I figure I'm out of their budget. But, I still follow up at least a couple of times.

Thanks all. I did make sure I told vendors I did meet with that I would not need their services. The quick emails I sent kind of slipped my mind. I will be sure to reach out going forward

Its very helpful to us if you let us know especially when we have talked for more than an email or two. I like to know so I can remove them from my follow up list otherwise I send follow up emails 6 times over so many weeks depending on when the wedding is..

If someone else came along they would book them, since you don't have a contract. At the most, they would contact you and say, I have someone else interested in your date. I need you to sign a contract to secure your date.

Hey Patricia!

Very good question that you asked. Here's the thing. As vendors, we all understand that you are trying to get your budget in order so that you can plan ahead for any extras that you might be interested in or save for your honeymoon. But, when it comes to say, your DJ for instance... it's really best to set appointments with them. Simply because, you can go to a venue and see the beautiful architechture, taste the food, and take in the ambiance. You can see a photographer's portfolio, and a videographer's video. But when it comes to a DJ, it really boils down to compatibility with personality and ability.

A big help might be asking the vendors that you've already booked for suggestions. THey are your best reference for quality vendors. Not to mention, when you build a wedding team that works well together, you come out the winner because they work so well together.

Congrats on your engagement!

-Aaron