TIP OF THE DAY: Haggle, haggle, haggle Over the years, Brits have accepted hagglings rude and impolite, when its neither. This is never more true than in the wedding industry, where snooty venues and dress shops can give the impression haggling is not the done thing. This mass hypnosis has left the knowing few with big bargains, and companies profits intact. The truth is most wedding suppliers are open to negotiation - while haggling cuts profits, if you wouldnt book them at that price anyway, this way they still get work. Get them to chuck something in - for FREE! Some venues and suppliers say theyre not allowed to give discounts. An easy starting point is asking them to throw something in on top. Whether its champagne, lighting or chair covers, if you need an add-on, try not to pay extra for it. If the price is already reduced – because its short notice, winter or midweek - theres often more flexibility. The boundaries have already been flexed, so the psychological loss for your supplier is reduced. Remember to get the discounts in writing - especially as its easy to get stung by annual price increases between the time you book and your big day.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:11:49 +0000
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