Fairytale Events on Global News

Global Evening News with Consumer & Investigative Reporter Sean O'Shea, recently featured a segment on 'Planning a Wedding during the Recession.' Melinda of Fairytale Events was interviewed to gain insight on how the recession has affected the wedding planning industry and what consumers can do to help their budgets. Amelia a client of Fairytale Events was also interviewed to gain insight on the consumer perspective of being on a budget. The segment aired on March 23, 2009 at 6PM and 11PM. Click on the video below to view the segment.


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Cutting Wedding Costs

During tough economic times, engaged couples are trying to find ways to cut cost of hosting a wedding without sacrificing the elegance of the wedding. Fairytale Events has developed a guide that can be used to help stay focused when planning a wedding, thereby minimizing costs.

1. Establish a budget of what you 'CAN' spend and stick to it.
2. Host a Sunday Brunch with an early ceremony.
3. Stick to a 3-course meal.
4. Choose inexpensive entree items such as Chicken and Pasta for your reception meal.
5. Ask vendors for recession rates.
6. Schedule photographer and videographer for smaller time frame.
7. Read the fine print on all contracts. Don't skip reading anything and if you have questions ask immediately, especially about payment terms.
8. Ask about hidden costs with all vendors.
9. Choose in season flowers.
10. Limit your guest list.
11. Give a donation instead of a wedding favor. This brings double benefits by helping a charity that may be dear to your heart and the tax incentive.
    
12. Enlist HELP! Though wedding planners come with our own costs, hiring one will save you time and money. Think about all the time, gas, and other things you will be missing out on by doing it alone...not to mention your sanity! Fairytale Events has suppliers that provide us with preferred pricing, we are experts in the industry, and we do the research and negotiation for you. Contact us for a complimentary consultation.