Affordable Wedding in an Economic Downtown

Photo by Reuben Ingber

Brides across the United States are freaking out over the downturned economy.  For the first time in over twenty years, the so-called “recession-proof” wedding industry is suffering as brides scrimp, save, and trim their budgets.

The New York Times article, “Recession? Time To Slash the Flower Budget,” relates the woeful tale of one bride who sold her $3,400 Amsale dress on Craiglist, canceled her post-wedding brunch, halved her flowers, trimmed the photography package and skipped the wedding cake to save money.

Boo hoo.  Hey, I sympathize with wedding dreams crushed by the economy and people feeling the pain of lost jobs and decimated pay checks.  But when the going gets tough, the brides get tougher.

It’s time to flex my CONTRARIAN muscles.  Call me crazy, but this is a fantastic time to be planning a wedding.

Before you write me off as crazy, let me explain why…

ALL wedding prices are negotiable.  This holds true in both an up and down economy.  But in a down economy, that same fear you are feeling puts pressure on wedding vendors to grab on to any business that comes their way…even if it means discounting their price.

The down economy gives you “leverage” for getting even BIGGER discounts.

JoAnn Gregoli, coordinator for the Association of Bridal Consultants agrees, “It’s a buyer’s market if you’re still getting married and you have the money.”

It’s a buyer’s market. That means YOU have the advantage…no matter how much money you have.

It’s also becoming increasingly “chic” to go with simple elegance at a wedding, rather than over-the-top indulgence which is considered poor taste during a recession.

It’s the perfect opportunity to TRIM THE FAT.  Pare away all the unnecessary, extra, expensive trinkets and baubles you’re “supposed” to have for your wedding day to leave only the essential elements of a dream wedding that are really important to you.

I’ve just written a special report called “The Bride’s Secret Weapon: The Four Tactics That Give You An Unfair Advantage Over Wedding Vendors That Literally Compel Them To Give You Discounts.”  It’s one of the most valuable reports I’ve ever written, in my humble opinion, and if you follow my step by step technique it will save you $1,000′s on your wedding.

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How is the economy affecting your wedding plans?  Leave me a comment.