If youve ever planned a wedding, youve probably heard that using the word wedding can be costly.
They also offer some insight on how to get around it.
The cost is $15,000 versus $17,000.
Wedding markup is nothing new, but the video points to a few reasons why it exists.
For one, people are unfamiliar with the market, so theyre more willing to pay higher prices.
Theres also once in a lifetime mentality: its a big day, so its worth the splurge.
And thus, higher prices.
And the most demanding clients are the ones that set the prices for everyone.
We vendors might hate it but its the fair thing to do.
In short, they suggest asking for a little transparency.
For more on this topic, check out the full video.
Why are weddings so damn expensive?| Vox (YouTube)
