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September 3, 2009
Worth the Money?
Here’s an interesting tidbit from a recent conversation I had with Karen Bussen, a New York event planner and author of the gorgeous book, Simple Stunning Weddings. Even for the most budget-conscious couples, Karen says, be sure to ask your planner or designer (if you have one!) if she’ll do a pre-wedding mockup for you so that you can rest assured that everything will be just as you like it on the big day. For her clients, Karen will do a mockup by setting a table with the linen, tableware, candles and flowers that she’ll use for the reception. Then the couple can fuss around and make it EXACTLY right. (Last chance, guys!)
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The best time to negotiate for this service? Karen recommends doing it at the beginning when the pro is seeking your business; see if she’ll include it in her fee. And, please guys, remember to get everything—every item, every service—spelled out in your contract.
Karen notes that even if your planner says she’ll need to charge extra for the service, you should bite the bullet and do it anyway. She is totally against the notion of having any unpleasant surprises whatsoever on the wedding day!
Posted by Susan at 11:59 a.m.
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