After the Champagne Settles and the Dress Is Hung…
You’ve lived your dream day, surrounded by beauty, emotion, and an extraordinary team working seamlessly behind the scenes. From the planner who mapped out your vision, to the makeup artist who made you glow, to the photographer who captured every detail with elegance… every vendor brought something irreplaceable to your wedding.
And once the rose petals settles, one of the most powerful things you can do is leave them a 5-star Google review.
For Luxury Vendors, Reviews Are More Than Just Ratings
In the luxury wedding space, word-of-mouth and trust are everything. When discerning couples are choosing who to bring into their day, they don’t just look at portfolios—they read experiences.
Your words carry weight. A well-written, thoughtful review:
Becomes part of our long-term reputation in a refined and competitive space
Validates the level of service and artistry we promise
Allows us marketing material to continue to grow in our small businesses
Serves as a thank you that doesn’t cost you anything and only takes a few minutes of your time
Attracts likeminded, respectful clients like yourself
It’s the Most Genuine “Thank You” You Can Offer
You’ve likely already sent a thank-you message or DMed your vendors some love—but a public review:
- Lets others know what it’s like to work with your team
- Supports small, creative businesses in a lasting way
- Helps your vendors grow, book dream clients, and continue doing what they love
For me personally, every 5-star review from a couple like you reminds me why I pour so much care into each wedding. It’s not just business—it’s legacy work.
Keep It Simple, Meaningful, and Personal
Not sure what to say? A strong review often includes:
- What stood out most about the service
- The moments you’ll always remember
- How was the process like with them, how comfortable they made you, how much you love the final product (in reference to a photographer: the photos, prints, albums, etc)
- How the vendor made your day easier, smoother, or more beautiful
- Why you’d recommend them to someone else planning their wedding
It doesn’t have to be long—just real, heartfelt, and specific. Even a few words can go a long way. Not a person to type? Do a video review!
Reviews Help You, Too
When you support your vendors publicly, you’re also building a stronger relationship. This comes in handy for:
- Ensuring the vendor who made your day so beautiful stays in business!
- Showcases as a reflection of your character
- Future events (anniversaries, family sessions, vow renewals) touch base with them again – I promise you after some beautiful words in a Review, they’ll never forget you and want to work with you again and again!
- Cheeky discounts on products? Thank you gift in the mail? While we should never expect these, most small businesses would be so happy to send you something as a surprise as a thank you for supporting them
- Staying part of each other’s stories well beyond the wedding day and becoming friends. While this is not obligated of course – you do get to know your vendors very well and I speak for myself when I say I do genuinely want to stay apart of my couples lives even after the wedding day and stay in touch.
- If a vendor has spent months and months or years working with you – its morally right to support them back with a couple minutes of your time too.
- You love them, you love what they did, you had an amazing experience – why not talk about it? Why not support them?
- We hate following up and asking and asking – no one likes to be ghosted. So while you are in your honeymoon, or sending out thank you cards to guests – take a moment to include your vendors in this process too!
Leave a legacy as thoughtful as your wedding day.
If your vendors helped you feel supported, calm, and truly seen—share that experience with others. A 5-star Google review might take you two minutes, but it stays with us for years to come.
And if you haven’t yet reviewed your vendors—now’s the perfect time to do it.
✨ Start with the vendor who made you feel the most cared for. It might just be your photographer 😉
