We have a policy that prohibits the use of external DJs, caterers, and rental companies. These services, being critical to the success of your wedding, can only be provided by our in-house teams. However, we do permit and indeed encourage the use of outside vendors for most other services. To facilitate your planning process, check out our recommended list of vendors available. You can be confident that these vendors have been rigorously vetted and are insured. Your planner is available to provide any assistance you may need. Before contracting any outside services of vendors not on our website list, be certain to get the necessary certificates of insurance before contracting outside vendors for other services: (1) General liability insurance, a minimum of $1,000,000, (2) Florida workmen’s compensation insurance for all workers, and (3) a liquor license if providing alcohol. Concerning certificates of insurance: In almost all cases, the insurance company sends us a “Certificate of Insurance” within a few days of a request, and nothing more is needed. If you are told that there is a charge for the “Certificate of Insurance,” someone is misinformed. Certificates of Insurance are provided free by Florida law. Your event manager can assist you in managing the gathering of certificates.