Q: What do your vendor prices mean?
A: If you try to research any wedding vendors online, you are quickly faced with the reality that there is little (or no) pricing information for most vendors. Even when you call the vendors directly, most will be vague about pricing. They will ultimately all say the same thing “It depends. Every wedding is different”. And they’re not lying to you. I’m sure they’ve serviced a wide range of weddings with equally diverse budgets.
But all of us brides-to-be really want to know is one thing: “Please just give me a ballpark! Where do your rates start and whats the average wedding cost?” And that’s exactly the question we try to answer for you. Our prices are either :
- The starting price: If you see just one number, this is the least expensive option or package this vendor has available.
- Average price range: If you see two numbers, this is the price range for the vendor’s average wedding.
This was the best way of showing you at least some pricing ballparks you could use to actually compare vendors. But please note, if you’re at all interested in a vendor, it is definitely in your best interest to call them. Their pricing could be different for your particular date or they might have current specials (mention that you saw them on TheGoodWedding.com and ask for their “best available rate”. They’ll help you out.)
Q: How accurate is the pricing you have listed?
A: We continually strive to update our pricing information based on what the vendors tell us and any feedback we get from former brides. However, pricing will vary greatly based on your wedding planning specifics. For example: Is your date in June or December? Is your wedding on a Tuesday or a Saturday? Some miscellenous factors could impact you as well: the vendor could have just received a cancellation for your specific date and is willing to give you a discount. We cant say this enough, please browse our Vendor Directory to pick your favorite vendors, but when you decide a vendor is interesting, call them directly for the most current information.
For a complete guide to what you should consider and how to save when booking your wedding, please read our blog series post: How To Plan A Wedding
