I could not agree more with the statement that your wedding budget does not define you. Your wedding reception should be an honest reflection of you and your fiance. In the end it is a celebration of the much more important event. Your ACTUAL wedding. It is an opportunity to share with family and friends the joy you are declaring to the world at having found that special person with whom you want to spend your life. A lavish wedding will not turn your life around. It won't make you a better person. It won't make people like you more or think more highly of you.
This morning I received a phone call from a groom seeking pricing information for a Photo Booth for his reception. He indicated that he had a budget amount for the rental and wanted to know if I could adjust the pricing to meet their budget. Setting that request aside for a moment I expressed my congratulations and told him that I was truly happy to hear that he and his fiance were looking forward to sharing their special day with their loved ones. Then as I have had to do many times in the past, I had to explain that I would be unable to accommodate his request to lower the price of the booth and in fact that the price for rental would be increasing this Saturday following the Bride's World Bridal Show. I pointed out the fact that we offer the only professional photo booth in New York State for less than $1,000.00 and that our prices were already the best around. He replied.."I know, that's why we called you." I wished him the best and we ended the call. I don't know what their overall budget is but here is a picture of the venue. This is no
bargain basement event. I think sometimes wedding planning causes people to stretch themselves in an effort to have their reception speak about their position, success, or stature. This is unfortunate because once the party is over you are still you, only now you're married and in many of these cases in debt. Your guests will each take away their own impression of the day and you really have little control over that.Devise a budget that works for you. Plan a party that is a reflection of who you are as a couple and enjoy this special moment. Hire professionals to protect the investment you are making, and make due without those things that don't fit into the budget. In the end you'll be glad you used your head, while following your heart. You'll still be married with or without Photo Booth pictures if you can't fit them into the budget and you'll be glad that you aren't paying interest on your memories for years to come.
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