132: 7 Cheap Wedding Vendor Facts To Consider To Avoid Disappointment

We all know the well-worn adage, “you get what you pay for”.

But let me throw another one in there: “it’s like comparing apples with oranges”.

Because a wedding vendor who is charging well below the market average for what they do or what they supply is completely different from one that knows their worth, their costs and what it takes to be in business for longer than a year or 2.

It's possible and in my research for this episode and experience over the past 16+ years, highly likely, that your savings will come at the expense of quality, reliability, and maybe even your peace of mind.

Today, we’re exploring the hidden costs of booking the cheapest options for your wedding—and how to strike a balance between budget and having the beautiful wedding you expect and deserve.

I’m pulling back the curtain on the risks of booking the cheapest vendors, sharing real-world stories and expert insights from the wedding industry, including candid comments from suppliers in the Unbridely Suppliers Facebook group.

These are the 7 critical things you need to know and consider about booking wedding vendors who are charging well below the market average and how to avoid costly mistakes.

RESOURCES 

Beach Road Wines, McLaren Vale: https://www.beachroadwines.com.au/

Sweet Nothings Flowers: https://www.sweetnothingsflowers.com/

Andrea Laube Photography: https://andrealaube.com/

Marry Me Annie: https://www.marrymeannieadelaide.com/

Jessica Maida Celebrant: https://jessicamaida.com.au/

Found Collective: https://foundcollective.com.au/

Sarah Aird: https://www.sarahaird.com.au/

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