Weddings are an endless
pit of expenses. And these days, Indian weddings are so much more extravagant
and lavish. Nowadays, each and every function is held on a grand scale, where
budgets run in endless zeros in the end. Everything from engagement, sangeet, mehendi,
cocktail, bachelor bash, wedding day and reception are made to be grand
affairs.
It is no wonder then
that many parents/couples tend to take out huge loans or break into their
savings to cover the wedding expenses. But you don’t really have to do all
that! Before you actually start planning a wedding, here are a few ways you can
negotiate with wedding vendors to get the best rates.
Be
realistic
If you have a wedding
planned for five hundred guests and arranging accommodation for a hundred of
them, there is absolutely nothing you can do about the costs. But you can ask
your vendors for incentives. Like at the hotel where you are accommodating your
guests, you can ask them for free pickups and drops and a complimentary meal.
This is a reasonable request and can help you save on the transport and food
costs.
Another example is, if
you want a venue that seems expensive, don’t ask for a discount. Try to ask the
vendor to provide you with upgrades like free decoration, a live band and free
servers as an incentive to sign their contract. No matter what vendor you are
dealing with, be reasonable and polite and you will get a better deal. Just
remember, if you cannot negotiate for cost then ask them for better deals