Chatty Bride? 5 Ways To Talk Your Way Into A Deal.

Brandi Sims

If you’re a chatty girl…aka “Big Mouth”…you may have an advantage as a bride when it comes to getting a wedding discount.

Then again, ANY bride can do this.  You’ve just gotta be talking about the right stuff.  Make sure you download my free report to learn how to use the Bride’s Secret Weapon that will literally compel wedding vendors to offer you a wedding discount.

Here are a few pointers I adopted from this Lifehacker post Top 10 Tips For Talking Your Way Into A Better Deal.

1)  Use the 15-20% Rule. If you’re a newbie when it comes to doing the deal and you don’t know where to start, ask for 15-20% less than your absolute highest price.  (Of course, I know you can do MUCH better than that with a little Diva Dealing training.)

2)  Just ASK. Simply asking for a deal will get you a discount in 3 out of 4 cases.  Really!

3)  Learn To Use the Power of Silence. Know those uncomfortable silences?  Use them to your advantage in negotiations.  Make an offer and then SHUT UP.  Use the pressure of the uncomfortable silence to urge them into a deal.  Remember: he who speaks first loses.

4)  Buy At the Right Time. This is CRITICAL.  Buy your wedding dress in April-May or Nov-Dec for the best deals.  If you’re dealing with a salesperson who has a quote, buy at the end of the month because they’ll offer you discounts to make their monthly numbers.

5)  Commit To Your Maximum Price and WALK AWAY If You Don’t Get It. That puts you in control.

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