Why We Don’t Have a Preferred Vendor List (and Why That’s Actually a Good Thing)

If you’ve been wedding planning for more than five minutes, chances are you’ve come across the term “preferred vendor list.” A lot of planners or venues use them but at LM Events, we do things a little differently.

We don’t have a standard list of preferred vendors. And nope, that’s not an oversight. It’s very much on purpose.

Here’s why that decision actually gives you a better wedding experience.

No Copy-Paste Vendor Lists Here

We plan weddings that feel like you, so it wouldn’t make sense to hand you a pre-made list of names and call it a day. Instead, we recommend vendors based on your style, your budget, and your vibe. Whether you're planning a chic Charleston soirée, a laid-back Golden Isles gathering, or a romantic Savannah celebration under the Spanish moss, we help build a team that fits you.

Because what works for one couple may not be the right match for another and that’s the beauty of it!

We’re All About the Right Fit

We’re lucky to know and work with some of the most talented vendors across the Lowcountry and coastal Georgia. But we don’t believe in “favorites” just for the sake of it. Every recommendation we give is hand-picked with intention, based on:

• Your personality and communication style

• Your priorities (photo? food? florals?)

• Your overall budget

• Your wedding day vision and energy

  
  

We love connecting our couples with vendors who just get them. You know, the kind of people you’d actually want to grab a drink with while finalizing timelines and playlists.

No Kickbacks. Just Good Matches.

Some “preferred” lists are more about business deals than actual fit (yeah, we said it). At LM Events, our vendor suggestions are never paid placements just people we trust, have worked with before, and know will show up for you.

Our goal isn’t to gatekeep your vendor options, it’s to expand them with purpose.

Bottom Line: Your Wedding, Your People

You deserve a team that’s built around you not just a list of names we hand out to everyone. We’ll help you find the right-fit vendors who match your style, your energy, and your priorities. Because when your vendor team feels like a perfect match? That’s when the magic really happens.

Planning a wedding in Savannah, Charleston, or the Golden Isles?

Let’s build your dream team together minus the pressure, plus a whole lot of fun.