What's the Nicest Thing a Fellow Vendor Has Done on a Wedding Day?

Weddings can be long days. They're high-pressure, full of moving parts, and often involve working with people you've never met before.

In the middle of that, it’s the small, considerate gestures from fellow vendors that often make the biggest difference.

We asked two wedding professionals to share a time when another vendor went out of their way to make their day a little easier. Their answers are honest, touching, and funny.

Not Just “Part of the Furniture”

Josephine, a celebrant at Chapters of You, shared this experience:

“At one wedding, the florist noticed that the ceremony space where I was standing was slightly uneven and sun-drenched. Without me asking, she adjusted the arch slightly and added a small floral stool I could rest my notes on. Just so I’d feel grounded and part of the scene, not just next to it. It was such a thoughtful gesture. When the design team sees the celebrant not just as ‘staff’ but as part of the emotional storytelling, it elevates the whole experience.”

When a Venue Staff Doubles as a Medic

Then there are days when you’re just trying to function, and someone has your back.

Amy from AJC Photography tells this story:

“As a wedding photographer running around all day to capture every moment possible, it's easy to forget to take a minute to take care of yourself as you work. I once shot a wedding in which I had tissues up my nose all day due to crazy hayfever (it's safe to say I felt like death). The venue staff at the Hunters Meet were very aware of this and kept checking up on me throughout the day. There was such concern for my wellbeing — so many of the staff were giving me suggestions into preventive measures to try to stop the sneezing as it was making me feel faint. I nearly took them up on putting tampons up my nose!”

Why It Matters

Both insights are a good reminder that noticing the people around you can have a real impact. A small adjustment, a bit of attention to how someone else will experience the space, can make all the difference.

This kind of thing doesn’t get written into contracts. It doesn’t show up on moodboards or timelines. But when vendors look out for each other (even if it’s just by offering shade, tissues or a stool) it makes a difference.

And remember, it’s part of what makes people want to work with you again.