Welcome back to another engaging episode of the Nuptial Nonsense Podcast, powered by Oak + Willow Event Co. 🎉 This week, Valerie and Rilee tackle one of the most critical aspects of wedding planning—vendor selection—and share must-know tips for keeping your wedding budget under control.

💍 In This Episode:

✅ Why Do Some Venues Require Specific Vendors? Learn why venues insist on preferred vendors and how this benefits your big day.

✅ Choosing the Right Vendors – Insights from Valerie’s experience as a venue director on working with reliable vendors who follow regulations, maintain food safety, and ensure seamless service.

✅ Guest List Management & Budgeting Tips – Struggling to keep your guest list under control? Learn why cutting down your list can be the easiest way to manage your budget.

✅ Dessert Bars vs. Wedding Cakes – Are traditional wedding cakes on the way out? Valerie and Rilee break down why dessert bars are a rising trend.

✅ Tipping Wedding Vendors – Who expects a tip, and who doesn’t? Get the real scoop on vendor tipping etiquette.

🎙️ Helpful Links & Chattanooga Resources:

🔗 Oak + Willow Event Co. Wedding Planning Services → oakandwilloweventco.com

🔗 Explore Chattanooga Wedding Venues → Visit Chattanooga

🔗 Local Business & Event Licensing → Chattanooga City Government

🔗 Wedding Cake vs. Dessert Bar Inspiration → Local Chattanooga Bakeries

🔗 Bartender Licensing & Safety Requirements in TN → Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission

📢 Mentioned Products:

🍩 Little Debbie Snacks (Shoutout to Chattanooga’s Own!) → Little Debbie

🧊 HydroFlask → Shop HydroFlask

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