Comments on: Real Problems: Vendor (Dis)Honesty

By: Miel

Miel — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:56:15 +0000

How sneaky!! I’ve found that the best way to find vendors is through referrals from friends/acqaintances who have used them before.

I wouldn’t trust anyone who tried to pass off someone else’s work as their own. It’s one thing to say you are capable of creating this style of cake and another to say I created this cake myself!!

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:32:16 +0000

Hiring companies that have testimonials to back up their portfolios is always a good idea!

By: CJ

CJ — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:12:22 +0000

I think in todays environment anyone who is not honest about what they are doing will end up exposed and out of business. In only a matter of moments we can spread the BAD word about how we were treated. As a matter of fact I can likely just do it right from the palm of my hand on my iPhone and BAM. “I hate ABC Company because” and it’s all over my facebook page and twitter account.

May anyone “DIS” Honest pay the price.

By: A Matter of Wedding Photography Edinburgh

A Matter of Wedding Photography Edinburgh — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:50:09 +0000

That’s just awful! To think that anyone would use someone else’s work to sell their products is just terrible. It’s a good thing you noticed it. I’d at least follow it up with the magazine.

An important thing to remember is that the best work should be in a portfolio. If it underwhelms you I’d go elsewhere.

By: Kate @ EMW Weddings

Kate @ EMW Weddings — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:16:07 +0000

If a professional writer were to do something like this, it would be called plagiarism. So, is this “bakerism?” No matter what you call it, it reeks of unprofessionalism and is probably foreshadowing of troubles to come. I agree with the others–do a little digging and find a reputable baker who can give you exactly what you want and has the real portfolio to prove it!

By: Get Married in Hawaii

Get Married in Hawaii — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:19:12 +0000

I think it is completely unprofessional to use the resources of another for self promotion. I would ask for references, however, the baker would probably give you only persons that she knows will verify her credentials. I would check out reviews online, if you can;t find any, there is no way she can be that good. And, there are tons of bakers who can and will do exactly what you want……Search a little more

By: Bride Tidd

Bride Tidd — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:17:25 +0000

Great post. 100% agree that the best way to find out more about a specific vendor is to hop on Google, Yelp and WeddingWire and do a search. Asking around on Twitter might be a help too. – Rudy

By: The Thirty-Something bride

The Thirty-Something bride — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:42:14 +0000

I had a make-up artist do the same thing. I pulled a randmon pic from a magazine and found it on her gallery of work. I double checked the pic and they sited the true make-up artist.

I say beware.

By: Stephaine @ Geezees

Stephaine @ Geezees — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:48:14 +0000

I totally agree with your advice!

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:47:28 +0000

Really if you are not satisfied with your baker then you should look for a change..I agree with you completely…