A fairy-tale budget. A giant final invoice. And the legal lessons every couple needs before their wedding costs climb higher than the castle.

In this episode of the BrideLawyer Podcast, Shari & Morgan unpack one of the most common - and most stressful - wedding planning disasters: the beanstalk budget. You know the one. You think you’re spending $18,000… until the final invoice lands at $27,400.

If you’re planning a wedding, juggling vendors, or terrified your budget is sprouting magic beans of its own, this episode turns stress into strategy.

You’ll get:

• A real story about a bride (hi, Jill!) whose venue quote grew almost $10,000 in fees.
• The hidden contract clauses that make budgets explode.
• What “service charge,” “market pricing,” and “vendor coordination fees” really mean.
• How to negotiate surprise fees - even weeks before the wedding.
• Practical, non-legalese budgeting tips that actually work.
• The mother-daughter perspective you won’t get anywhere else - legal clarity with BrideLawyer humor.

This isn’t a boring budget episode. It’s storytelling, comedy, and real legal strategy - all rolled into a fast, fun, listen-today-use-tonight format.

Perfect for:

• Brides + grooms trying to stay on budget
• Anyone overwhelmed by vendor invoices
• Parents paying for the wedding
• Wedding planners + vendors
• Couples who want clarity before they climb too high

Listen now to keep your budget grounded - and your happily ever after intact. Because love is magic… but invoices are real.

Episode Guide

00:00 - Opening: Welcome to our fairy-tale law firm
00:50 - The Spark: Why smart couples still blow their budgets
02:04 - Storytime: Jill & the $18k quote that became $27.4k
03:40 - The Breakdown: The contract language that makes budgets grow
06:27 - Real-World Advice: How to negotiate like a polite giant-slayer
08:11 - The Moral: Magic is optional. Transparency is mandatory.

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