This post is meant to nudge consumers (hint, hint) to research their wedding vendors a little more than normal to take advantage of some of the positive sides of the tanked economy.
An open letter to the economy:
Although I cannot escape you as you insist on showing-up everywhere I get my information – television, radio, print, magazine – I would like to THANK YOU for giving me five ways to cut wedding vendor costs.
1. VENUES (AKA event locations)
Although some venues will always cost "more" because of location, noteriety, or simple supply and demand, I am happy that you have motivated less-busy venues to give better discounts. I understand that many of these venues may not be advertising these great discounts, but I know that all I have to do to find these venues is make some telephone calls.
2. FLORAL
Out-of-season and imported floral will always be more expensive, but I am pleased that my local florists are giving great deals on certain varieties, with some even discounting their labor and delivery costs.
3. DJ’s
With wedding budgets (and most other types of budgets!) being trimmed-back, I can appreciate that you have prompted even the most popular DJ’s to negotiate their typical $200/per hour (averaged) fees.
4. CATERING
Food costs are high, but the high cost of food has compelled many catering company’s to offer discounts on items such as: chaffing dishes, delivery charges, and set-up fees. These deals are getting so good that I can almost taste the wedding dinner!
5. RENTALS
Oh thank goodness! I rejoice at the new lower prices on chair covers and chair ties…and not the cheap stuff, either. I am on Cloud 9 knowing that I can now save on even premium covers. My local rentals shop has even sent me a coupon for one free delivery. Yippee!
Enjoy the savings!
Alisha Forrester Scott of La Ruche may be contacted at studio@enterlaruche.com.
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