Details - Bridal Magazine - Issue 1 - June 2021 Digital

Do you have advice on how couples can find 2SLGBTQ+
friendly vendors?
I wish we could give some concrete indicators, but even wellintentioned
vendors can miss the mark and unintentionally
cause harm. Look for vendors who are vocal on their social
media about what matters to them. Look for portfolio content
that makes you feel celebrated. Seek out vendors who identify
with the same communities you do. Ask around, word of
mouth is everything. Create a little questionnaire to send off to
prospective vendors to see if they meet your criteria. You are
hiring them. So, they need your approval, not the other way
around!
Do you have any other tips for our couples?
Don’t settle for less than you deserve. You might have to
advocate for yourself in the process. Don’t be afraid to ask for
help from your community, or from vendors that you trust to
direct you.
Is there anything you feel is important for our readers
to know about the 2SLGBTQ+ community and wedding
planning?
It is incredibly important to educate yourself as a vendor so
that you can best serve your clients. There are so many free
resources out there or even better, you can invest in a workshop
like Changing the Lens. Imagine having to educate someone that
you’re paying to provide a service for you? Don’t put the onus
on your paying customers to do that work for you. Let them
celebrate their love and feel supported in the process. Connect
with us @ctl.collective for upcoming opportunities!
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