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💐 After Booking Your Core Vendors: The Next Wedding Pros to Secure

Cake, Dessert Table — The Creative Team That Brings Your Style to Life

Once you’ve secured your essential wedding vendors — planner, photographer, DJ or band — you’ve locked in the professionals who shape the logistics, flow, and energy of your day. Now it’s time to focus on the vendors who bring your style, personality, and aesthetic to life. These are the creative partners who transform your wedding from a plan into an experience.

Here’s how to approach the next round of bookings with confidence.

🍰 1. Cake & Dessert Table

Your cake and dessert table are more than sweet treats — they’re part of your décor, your guest experience, and your overall design story.

Why book this next:

• Popular bakers book quickly, especially for spring and fall weddings

• Custom designs require consultations and sketches

• Tastings often need to be scheduled months in advance

• Dessert tables require coordination with your planner and florist

What to consider:

• Buttercream vs. fondant

• Delivery fees and setup

• Whether you want a statement cake, a dessert spread, or both

• How your cake ties into your color palette and theme

A beautifully styled dessert table becomes a photo moment and a guest favorite.

🌿 2. Reception & Ceremony Décor

Décor is where your vision becomes tangible. This includes florals, linens, candles, signage, arches, centerpieces, and all the details that make your wedding feel cohesive.

Why décor planning comes after core vendors:

• Your venue layout determines what décor is needed

• Your photographer’s style influences your color palette

• Your planner helps design a cohesive look that fits your budget

Décor elements to consider:

• Ceremony arch or backdrop

• Aisle markers

• Reception centerpieces

• Table linens and runners

• Chargers, candles, and accent pieces

• Lounge furniture or specialty rentals

• Signage and welcome displays

This is where your creativity shines — and where your planner and florist work together to elevate your space.

💄 4. Welcome Table

Your welcome table and thank‑you gifts deserve the same level of intention. A wedding planner ensures these meaningful details are styled, displayed, and managed seamlessly. From arranging welcome signage and guest books to organizing favors, memorial photos, or custom gifts, everything is placed with purpose and handled with care.

One table scape for:

• Escort cards

• Gifts and cards

• Welcome Sign and pictures

• Thank you gifts

A great beauty team ensures you feel confident, polished, and photo‑ready all day.

✨ Final Thoughts

After your budget, guest list, venue, and core vendors are secured, this next round of creative professionals helps shape the look and feel of your wedding. Cake, dress, décor, and beauty services all work together to create a cohesive, unforgettable celebration.

As an Atlanta and South‑Metro wedding planner, I help couples navigate these decisions with clarity — from design boards and vendor recommendations to timelines, fittings, and final styling. With the right team in place, your wedding becomes a beautifully curated experience from start to finish.