In today's bonus episode, we explore the risks of judging a wedding venue by the initial price tag.

Lots of budget savvy couples see their venue selection as a great opportunity to control costs and set the stage for major savings down the road. This CAN be a great strategy … when approached the right way.

The problem is that as we're doing the research and gathering venue quotes, IMPULSE can take over. What seems like a great deal on the surface can quickly spiral into a total money pit if you're not careful.

Fact: All-inclusive venues pack a major sticker-shock factor.

When you open that quote from an all-inclusive property and choke on your coffee - please know that you're not alone.

Maybe you're intrigued by the flexibility and creativity that a more blank space, non-traditional / DIY venue can offer. Combine this with a much lower initial price tag, and we have a perfect recipe for a magical solution to your venue and budget needs ….

OR a situation where trying to save money on your venue can completely backfire and result in you spending more than you would have had you chosen the seemingly more expensive option to begin with.

Yes, this topic is rich in irony.

Tune in for a list of 6 major categories that you will need to have firm plans AND detailed pricing information for to determine if using a blank space wedding venue is actually worth it - or if you'd be better off going the all-inclusive route.

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Talk soon!