What is bRo

Are you trying to find a wedding caterer you can trust? A florist that puts together those perfect wedding bouquets? A band for your party or wedding? By Recommendation Only can help!

In 1988, when I started By Recommendation Only, I contacted my very first event professional, a caterer, after seeing their attractive ad in the Palo Alto Weekly. From that caterer's recommendation, I met other quality vendors. Every wedding professional included in the guide books and now on my website has to be recommended first.

How does it work?
After the initial careful screening, Jubilee, of Jubilee Lau Events, or I will meet the owner(s) or contact persons on site at their place of business. Each critique you read is written by us and based on our observations during the in-depth interviews and references that the professionals provide. We draw upon our breadth of knowledge of the entire Bay Area event industry. We have viewed thousands of photographs, watched hundreds of videos, sat in rental cars, and sampled many cakes and appetizers. In short, we know the work of all featured event professional.

The BRO Wedding and Event Professionals
During the last 15 years that I have published By Recommendation Only, the event industry has achieved new standards in professionalism. Wedding consultants are not just former brides who, on a whim, decided it would be fun to plan other weddings. They often have been high-powered professionals in other fields who then attend classes, earn degrees, and apprentice with other coordinators to gain the knowledge that only years of experience can provide. These days wedding coordinators don't have anything in common with the flamboyant Howard Weinstein in Father of the Bride. They see themselves as facilitators who quietly work behind the scenes together with other event specialists so bride and groom can focus on family, friends, and the joy of the day.

Today's fine wedding caterers are not satisfied bringing prepared food to be warmed up in ovens. They provide their own portable kitchens to prepare fresh food that is as delicious as that found in a gourmet restaurant. Please read: Behind the Scenes!

Wedding Photographers are active members of large national and international organizations, where they attend seminars to improve their craft. They also belong to local groups through which they critique each others' work so all can learn and improve. Videographers, too, have international and local associations, where classes are offered and critiques given. Inspired by these professionals, florists have created their own group, the very idea born during one of our BRO professional's workshops.

A word of caution
The Internet can be wonderful for sharing and finding information. However, there is no guarantee that a business will provide what it promises. Stock photographs from every category can be purchased to create an impression of quality that the vendor cannot deliver. One way to protect yourself is to select professionals you can trust, the BRO professionals. To ensure that the BRO Seal of Approval legitimately graces a website, please double-check the BRO website in each category.

One thing I know for sure
For BRO, I seek out quality wedding professionals in different price ranges. They all strive to do their best. They continually reinvent themselves so their work is fresh and exciting. They are among the leaders in the industry, and I am very proud of them! In short:

They are event professionals you can trust!

 

 

   

The BRO Seal: Wedding vendors who have received the BRO Seal of Approval have excelled throughout our extensive review process of personal interviews, reference inquiries, as well as product and service evaluations.
   

The Recommendation Logo: These businesses are highly recommended by the event professionals with whom they work. They have not yet been researched by us.


Helpful Suggestions how to Select Wedding Vendors:

All you need to know before you hire an event professional

We need your help!
We would like to provide the same service, listing excellent event professionals from all over the United States, on this website. Please send us an e-mail with your recommendations or, if you prefer, phone us at (650)857.0352

 

Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided at this website. However, no responsibility is assumed for any errors or inaccuracies, especially those due to changes made by the listed enterprises without informing the publishers of this site.


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