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Dear Luxe Friend,
So many people ask us "so, who are your preferred vendors?"
and "how do you pick you preferred vendors?". . .to which we say, that's easy, it's about the relationship and their personality. (of course their skill) but above all we pride ourselves on the relationship build we have established with each of our partners.
Your wedding is such an important day that you, and we, want you to jive with all your vendors on-site the day of your wedding.

That's why we decided to show and tell a bit...show you and tell you about who we think are "Luxe bride and groom worthy" and who we think you should work with, and why.

Over the next few weeks we will be sharing a bit about our Luxe Vendor Family of cool people we work,
or like to work with. We often refer our Luxe Brides and Grooms to people we know who are down to earth, skilled, fun-loving, funny, easy-going, authentic people who LOVE their craft.
Hugs and kisses! -Luxe Event Productions

......like this Portland Caterer & Event Manager Vibrant Table Catering & Events.

Vibrant Table is composed of an amazing group of professionals. The minute you walk into their space you will be stunned by the incredible ambiance. From unique decor, beautiful flowers and sweet smells from the kitchen.

The team from Vibrant Table have an amazing attention to detail not to mention an incredible breadth of knowledge in catering and events. The catering team will create a sophisticated menu for the day of your wedding according to your distinct palette and unique vision.

Anytime a bride picks Vibrant Table we get very excited to work with their team because they are fun to be around. Not to mention we know they are going to knock it out of the park! That is why they are one of our preferred vendors!

Here's what we asked them and here's what they said

Tell us what type of services you offer?

Vibrant Table is best known for our award-winning, full-service catering and event production. We are passionate about creating relationships with clients, considering the ?big picture?, and offering not only fine food and service but also in-house floral, decor, and event design.

Photo by: Olivia Brockman

What type of weddings do you love the most?

Weddings where we are involved in the entire process, from engagement to vows. That way we build a strong, lasting relationship with our couples and their vendors, help our clients with guidance, and showcase our creative talent.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Life. We have a very dynamic team of coordinators, designers, and event managers and chefs! Our internal collaboration and brainstorming lends itself to an explosion of ideas and event plans.

Photo By: Sara Gray Photography

How does your consultation process work?

Your Vibrant Table Coordinator is your primary contact, helping you develop ideas, menu, a time line, and other details. We are happy to join you for several meetings, and remain in close telephone and email contact throughout the planning process. About two weeks before your event, we assign a day-of Event Manager who manages staff and works side-by-side with your coordinator, to be sure your big day runs seamlessly.

I want to book you to create my dream wedding, how do I start the process?

What are your top 5-10 tips for brides and grooms regarding their photography on the day of?

1. Think about what?s most important to you: music, food, the look, photography, location, etc? That way the professionals can help craft an event that first and foremost reflects you, but we can also help you identify where you might want to invest more of the budget and where you can save.

2. Be open about your budget. We understand it?s sometimes difficult to talk about the bottom line, but if your vendors are aware of your budget, they can help you maximize it according to your priorities and can offer realistic suggestions.

3. When shopping around, compare ?apples to apples.? Caterers, like all vendors, may present proposals very differently. Sometimes all your expected charges may not be included at first. Ask about staffing, included equipment, service charges, gratuity, transportation fees, etc. Something that looks too good to be true at first glance probably is. How awful it would be to find out weeks before your wedding ? or even worse, on your honeymoon ? that your reception will cost much more than you expected!

4. Your venue has a significant impact on your catering costs. Is there a kitchen or does your caterer need to create one? Does the venue provide tables and chairs? Do they set up and take down the tables and chairs or does your caterer need to provide staff to do so? Some venues even offer lighting services, A/V, dance floors and other equipment at discounted rates. Consider these amenities when choosing your venue.

5. Planning a wedding is a process that involves a whole cast of characters. There will be a myriad of changes and revisions. It?s completely ok to change your mind.

6. Try to meet your vendors? deadlines because they are in turn beholden to the deadline of their purveyors. For example, switching specialty linens a week before your wedding will incur late charges and rush mailing fees for your planner. They have no choice but to pass those fees on to you.

7. Assign a point person for your day-of vendors. If you have a wedding planner, he or she will be the likely choice. If not, ask a competent friend or relative who does not have a central role in the wedding.

8. This is your day. Don?t sweat the small stuff. Most importantly ? HAVE FUN!

What trend are you loving right now?

We?re trending back to white and to vintage weddings, incorporating texture with strategically placed punches of color against neutral backdrops ? understated elegance, classic yet completely modern. Imagine rich, textured linen, clustered centerpieces of pale garden blooms with wooly lamb?s ear and cotton, candles in mercury glass, cut metal or frosted glass.

Photo By: Evrim Icoz Photography