Wedding.com
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Author: Kalicia Bateman
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The Good
- Acts as a Mediator
- Thorough Vendor Info
- Photo Share app
Acts as a Mediator
Wedding.com's appeal is its guarantee that brides-to-be can "pay with peace of mind." When you book a vendor through Wedding.com, you will only pay for work that you have receive and approved and your payments will be processed through the site's secure online payment system - so vendors never have access to your personal financial information. In addition, Wedding.com will act as a mediator if there is any sort of dispute or disagreement between you and a vendor. This means that you're more protected against potential no-show vendors, incomplete or unsatisfactory work and breach of contract.
Thorough Vendor Info
The vendor information provided by Wedding.com is very thorough: you can browse vendors by category and location, but the better option is to visit the Photos section of the site and scroll through the photos to find examples of work that you like. When you click a photo, it pulls up additional photos from that particular vendor, basic information and an option to click through to a full vendor profile if you like what you see so far. The vendor profile contains more photos, videos, pricing information, reviews and frequently-asked questions.
Photo Share App
As for planning tools, Wedding.com has a checklist, budget tracker, customizable RSVP tracker, couples site creator and the option to set up a cash gift registry. Wedding.com also features an app called Photo Share. Guests can snap photos throughout your ceremony and reception, which are then instantly visible on your couples site and as a photo album on the phones of guests who have downloaded the app.
The Bad
- Lacks Features
- No Tips or Advice
Lacks Features
Wedding.com lacks features that many other wedding planning websites offer, including a seating chart and the ability to email guests.
No Tips or Advice
This site also lacks a blog or article-based section. This means that brides-to-be will have to look elsewhere for ideas and advice on topics other than vendors.
The Bottom Line
If you'll be comparing or hiring vendors for your wedding, consider using Wedding.com. It will keep the payment process straightforward and help to keep your chosen vendors accountable and responsive - which will no doubt relieve a little of that wedding planning stress. Unless you already have a crystal-clear idea of each detail of your wedding, you'll still want to visit other sites - but you'll probably have plenty of free time with Wedding.com keeping your vendor hassles to a minimum.
