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…and being catfished.

If you’re not already familiar with the term “catfish,” I’m not talking about the fish in the ocean. Catfish is a somewhat newly-coined term that refers to the act of luring someone into a relationship by means of a fictional online persona, ie: “he was being catfished by a cruel prankster.”

The truth is, finding any wedding vendor is a lot like online dating – if you’re engaged, chances are you may have forgotten what that experience is like, so let me break it down for you:

First, you’re most likely going to narrow your search to local suitors.
Second, you read some basic information to learn more; and then finally, you look at the photos. If you like what you see, you’ll probably end up making contact, or at least sending a wink.

…but here’s the problem with the internet – there’s nothing out there to validate ownership of photos that are posted to the web. Much like a creeper using false photos on their dating profiles, there are caterers (among other wedding professionals) who use photos of work that is not their own.

At this point, you may be asking yourself if this seemingly unethical practice is even legal. The answer isn’t all that black and white, but the simple answer is yes, it might be. So let’s talk about how to tell if a wedding vendor is using their own photos or not – the process is relatively easy, and best of all, free!Read More