When a couple begins planning their wedding, they often have a pretty clear picture of how they?d like everything to look. They?ve thought about the décor, the food, the cake?the whole kit and caboodle. But if these lovebirds want to see their dreams come to life, they?ll need to have some excellent vendors at their side.
Unfortunately, your dream vendor may not always come cheap. The wedding industry is an expensive market (how else would the average wedding cost $30k!"), which means florists, caterers, DJs, and wedding planners can charge a premium for their time and services. However, if you know how to properly negotiate, you just might get a few of your favorite vendors at a discount rate! Here are a few key tips to help you knock down those prices. Set Your Boundaries
It can be so easy for a couple to bend a little on their wedding budget. This is a very special day, a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, so why wouldn?t you want to splurge a little on the party" If you have the extra cash handy, by all means, spend to your heart?s content! But if you?re trying to save a few cents (maybe for your first home, Finding a wedding vendor for a reasonable price is hard?and it?s hard for one major reason: most couples have no clue what a ?reasonable? price is! Weddings are vastly different from the things we buy more often in our lives. It?s easy to assess the price of common purchases like groceries or clothes because we buy them all the time, and even big ticket ite...