The Ranking System Explained
Everyone has to start somewhere.
At least one customer testimonial and one business reference has been verified by Verified Valid. These testimonials and references are viewable on the vendor's certificate page.
In addition, the vendor has provided copies of their business license or other authorization to do business in the location they provide service.
Maintaining Verified Status requires an annual check of business license.
This vendor may have a little more experience.
To qualify for Preferred Vendor Status, at least five customer testimonials and two business references must be obtained. Again, these testimonials and references are available to the public on the vendor's certificate page.
Maintaining Preferred status requires at least one new customer testimonial each year. An annual check of business license is also conducted.
Verified Valid's highest rating.
A wedding professional that has reached the Highly Recommended Vendor rating has no less than twelve verified customer testimonials and three business references from wedding professionals that vendor has done business with.
Maintaining Highly Recommended status requires an annual check of business license and at least two new customer testimonials and one business reference each year.