Today we’re going to discuss what the post-covid economy means for YOUR WEDDING plans over the rest of 2023, and into 2024.

Even more importantly, we're going to review some simple ways that you can MAXIMIZE YOUR SPENDING POWER to get everything you want most out of your wedding celebration. 

Disclaimer - I am not an economist.  I have literally never had any formal education in economics beyond knowing that inflation affects me when the carwash is $1 more expensive today than it was last week, and instead of being able to buy 2 gallons of milk and 18 eggs at Costco for $8, now I have to choose one or the other. 

In just one day, I had 3 calls with couples from very different parts of the US, but the theme was the same - holy sh*!, are these quotes and prices we're getting back from vendors actually normal?!

And I know that if 100% of the conversations I have in one single day are related to the economy and how damn expensive everything is right now, then this is something that’s on all of our minds in one way or another.

I’m not here to claim that I understand the issue at the deepest, most granular level, or that I have all the answers - I simply thought it would be helpful to describe the problem and some reasons why it’s happening, and more importantly to offer some actionable ways that we as wedding industry consumers can increase our spending power.  

In my 1-on-1 calls Wedding Strategy Calls with members of my digital planning package, the majority of our conversations so far this year are centering around how to modify a professional product or service so that it’s more compatible with our overall budget and their priorities. 

In other words, what are some easy ways that we can MAXIMIZE our budget so that we can have more of the things we want?

If you’re someone who’s looking for a professional, unbiased eye to evaluate some high-level cost-savings opportunities OR suggestions on how to really maximize your spending power, I DO still have 1-on-1 calls available for new members!

This rare bonus packs some seriously HUGE VALUE, and I will continue offering monthly 1-on-1 to new members for as long as possible ...

HOWEVER, spots are filling quickly, and I literally only have so many hours in the day, so you'll want to head to wedpodcast.com for complete details and book your first 1-on-1 wedding strategy call today.

Talk soon!

Cheers,
Kara

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