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Vendor Inquiry/RFP Email

Template to request pricing and availability from caterers, venues, or rental companies.

📋 Template
Subject: Inquiry: Availability & Pricing for [Event Type] on [Date]

Hi [Contact Name or 'Team'],

I am currently planning a [Event Type, e.g., company offsite / wedding reception] and am interested in your [photogrphy / catering / venue] services.

Here are the details of the event:
- Date: [Exact Date]
- Time: [Start Time] to [End Time]
- Location: [Venue City or Name]
- Estimated Guest Count: [Number]
- Budget Range: [$X to $Y] for this specific vendor

We are specifically looking for:
- [Specific requirement 1: e.g., Full open bar package with 3 signature cocktails]
- [Specific requirement 2: e.g., Vegetarian and gluten-free options for 15% of guests]

Could you please let me know if you are available on this date, and if so, send over your standard pricing packages? 

We are making final vendor decisions by [Decision Date], so prompt reception of your brochure would be highly appreciated.

Thank you!
[Your Name]

💡 Pro Tip

Always include your budget range and the explicit date in the first email. This prevents you from wasting time on phone calls with vendors who are already booked or far outside your price range.

📌 When to Use This Template

Wedding Planning, Corporate Events

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