The Power of the Pen

The concept of negotiating comes up between me and clients almost daily. While in my daily life i'm not a fan of haggling, i'm a big advocate when it comes to your big day. While some vendors will not be willing to negotiate their price with you, a great many are. Besides, what's the worst than can say, no?!

When encountering a vendor who is not willing to budge, consider another tactic, perhaps they can throw in an extra service or upgrade your package for free. Remember, once a contract is signed, there is no negotiating. However, if you haven't signed a contract, your strongest time to negotiate is when you mention you brought your checkbook with you. There is something magical about the words "I have my checkbook with me and i'm ready to sign a contract, but can you do any better for me."

Let me know your thoughts and any success stories!