{"id":14413,"date":"2018-05-29T06:54:58","date_gmt":"2018-05-29T11:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=14413"},"modified":"2018-05-29T06:54:58","modified_gmt":"2018-05-29T11:54:58","slug":"5-offbeat-vendors-your-event-planning-courses-prepare-you-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/5-offbeat-vendors-your-event-planning-courses-prepare-you-for","title":{"rendered":"5 Unique Vendors for the Offbeat Event Planner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For your clients who <i>don\u2019t<\/i> want boring, conventional events, there are options! More and more people are looking outside the box when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/08\/why-event-customization-is-key-in-party-planning-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personalizing their events<\/a>. If you\u2019ve only planned traditional events and weddings thus far, you might be at a loss when you meet your first offbeat clients. From <em>Star Wars<\/em> themed anniversary parties to humanist officiated weddings, you must cater to their needs!<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t always have a vendor in your back pocket who can fulfill unusual requests. If you&#8217;ve never hired a host for a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, how would you even know where to begin? If you\u2019re pressed to find non-traditional vendors, don\u2019t feel like you\u2019re doing the impossible! Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event planning courses<\/a> have taught you how to secure and deal with offbeat vendors! Not convinced? Keep reading!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/5-offbeat-vendors-your-event-planning-courses-prepare-you-for\/#Taken_from_your_course%E2%80%A6\" >Taken from your course\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/5-offbeat-vendors-your-event-planning-courses-prepare-you-for\/#Your_offbeat_vendors\" >Your offbeat vendors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taken_from_your_course%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Taken from your course\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After earning your event planning certification, you\u2019ll know how to research vendors. A good event planner knows that just finding vendors who are<em> technically good<\/em> at their craft isn\u2019t enough. Every event has its own overarching theme or style made up of all the individual event components. To ensure a thematically cohesive event, know that most vendors have their own niche and style.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14421\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/chinese-tea-ceremony-event-planning.jpg\" alt=\"chinese tea ceremony event planning\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/chinese-tea-ceremony-event-planning.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/chinese-tea-ceremony-event-planning-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your usual caterer specializes in farm-to-table hors d\u2019oeuvres, does it make sense to hire them to cater Comic-con? Not only does it not play to their strengths, but it doesn\u2019t go with the style of the event. Guests aren\u2019t likely to warm up to the food either. In fact, it\u2019s probably more expensive to hire this caterer than to go with a vendor with simpler, convention-friendly fare!<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, imagine you\u2019re planning a country wedding and the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/12\/quick-guide-choosing-the-best-catering-style-your-event-planning-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">choice caterer<\/a> is out of your clients\u2019 budget. Settling for burgers and fries might be cheaper, but it would create a jarring experience. Spend more time researching your options or work with your client to adjust the budget. You\u2019ll learn these negotiation and communication strategies in your planning course.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/12\/how-to-find-the-perfect-vendors-for-your-event-career-in-event-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finding the perfect vendors<\/a> who focus on outside-of-the-box niches isn\u2019t easy. But it\u2019s not impossible! Your best asset is your eye to detail. Be patient when researching, and keep your clients\u2019 needs at the forefront. Secure vendors who go in line with your clients\u2019 vision. When they cater to the same niche, they\u2019ll likely be excited to work with you and your client. Their enthusiasm will carry over to their products and services, and they also won\u2019t be judgmental about your clients\u2019 requests. All the attention instead focuses directly on your client and their needs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_offbeat_vendors\"><\/span>Your offbeat vendors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When we say \u201coffbeat\u201d vendors, we aren\u2019t talking exclusively of those who specialize in the weird and the strange. This is in no way an exhaustive list! The best part about a non-traditional event is the large variety of different event elements. Here are just some offbeat vendors you might encounter&#8230; and some strategies in dealing with them learned in your professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-and-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event and wedding planning course<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3>Alternative Wedding Attire<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14420\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/alternative-wedding-dress.jpg\" alt=\"alternative wedding dress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/alternative-wedding-dress.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/alternative-wedding-dress-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><br \/>\nPlanning a wedding? Is your bridal client tired of seeing the same white tulle dresses at her local bridal boutiques and wants a dress that reflects her interests and personality?<\/p>\n<p>Look for vendors with wedding dressmaking experience. They\u2019ll know how to capture the milestone occasion in the elements of the dress. Or, secure a tailor who has wedding attire experience. A regular tailor may not be aware of the nuances and trends of modern nuptial attire. This way, when the bride <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5cvUj9dVb_g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">suits up<\/a> for the big day, her ensemble screams \u201calternative elegance\u201d instead of \u201centhusiastic-costuming\u201d!<\/p>\n<h3>Animal worker<\/h3>\n<p>Animal welfare workers and trainers include professional falconers and pigeon fanciers. Another popular request? Horse-drawn carriage rides! Sometimes you may need to have just one horse-drawn carriage. Other times, it could be a community event offering rides all night to the public,<\/p>\n<p>It could be as public as a rehabilitation clinic\u2019s pop-up event at a school or community center. Or it can be an extravagant private wedding. In all cases, the animals\u2019 and audiences\u2019 safety is your top priority.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure that everyone (including the animals) has the best experience, don\u2019t try to force an animal past its limits. Some animals are well-trained and may be trained specifically for attending events. That being said, some facilities treat their animals inhumanely. Do your research before booking!<\/p>\n<h3>Specialty caterers<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"386\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14418\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/specialty-caterers-offbeat-vendors.jpg\" alt=\"specialty caterers offbeat vendors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/specialty-caterers-offbeat-vendors.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/specialty-caterers-offbeat-vendors-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Depending on where the event will occur, certain caterers might not be available. If you\u2019re in the city, you shouldn\u2019t have problems finding niche caterers. But when you\u2019re out in rural areas, it can get a little tricky!<\/p>\n<p>This goes beyond cultural foods. As vegetarian and vegan diets become more mainstream, providing these options is necessary. Your job is to negotiate deals for your client while customizing a venue that suits attendees. Listening to your clients and accruing suggestions and referrals is a good place to start.<\/p>\n<h3>Digital print<\/h3>\n<p>There might be a number of reasons your clients want to shy away from paper printing. They may have an eco-friendly personal ethos or they need to meet certain special needs.<\/p>\n<p>If your clients are anticipating guests who say are blind or sight-impaired, using digital invites could work in your favor. Vendors specializing in E-vites or online wedding registries are an asset. Not only is it super convenient for your clients and guests, but it\u2019s an additional contribution to the event\u2019s accessibility.<\/p>\n<h3>Cultural experts<\/h3>\n<p>You may be asked to hire cultural experts for the event. An obvious example would be the religious officiant for a wedding. It could also include cultural tea ceremony hosts and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/global-beauty-workshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Henna application professionals<\/a>. And for really esoteric Sci-Fi events, a Klingon-language master counts, too!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14419\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cultural-experts-offbeat-vendors.jpg\" alt=\"specialty caterers offbeat vendors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cultural-experts-offbeat-vendors.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cultural-experts-offbeat-vendors-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This section is broad. Although it can certainly be outside-the-box depending on the specific event needs. It\u2019s no different than securing a master chef for a cook-off event or a scientist for a TedTalk. The biggest challenge is to find reputable experts from a field unfamiliar to you. After all, how can you determine if they\u2019re actually as great as they say? Luckily, those who readily advertise themselves for large events have had experience. Researching their resumes as well as reviews from the public is how you weed out the less-than-exceptional vendors!<\/p>\n<p>What other offbeat vendors can you think of? Let us know!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Not all events go according to plan. Check out this post for the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/05\/9-disasters-all-wedding-and-event-planning-schools-should-prepare-you-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 disasters all wedding and event planning schools should prepare you for<\/a>!<\/i><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cookie-cutter events no more! 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