October 27th 2024.
Hey there Mark!
I can imagine the stress and confusion you must be feeling while planning your wedding. It's definitely not an easy task! But don't worry, I'm here to help. My name is Alison Rios McCrone and I am a wedding planner and venue owner. I have been in this industry for 10 years, and I am here to solve any dilemmas you may have, big or small, in my weekly agony aunt column.
First of all, congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I can understand why you might feel like you're being taken for a ride with all the costs involved. It's easy to assume that everything should be much cheaper, but there are actually many hidden expenses that come with weddings.
Before I started running my own venue, I used to think the same thing. But now, as a venue owner, I can assure you that there are a lot more costs involved than just the obvious ones, like the ingredients for your cake or the flowers for your bouquets.
For example, when it comes to the cost of flowers, it's not just the cost of the flowers themselves. The florist also has to factor in expenses like rent, utilities, insurance, and tax. And if they exceed a certain threshold, they also have to pay VAT, which is 20% of the total cost. This is just one example of how the costs can add up.
Another major cost for weddings is staff. Weddings are labor-intensive events, and time is money. So the cost of hiring staff for your big day is also included in the overall price.
And let's not forget about the overhead costs that venues have to cover, such as utilities, cleaning, staffing, and property maintenance. Plus, most venues are VAT registered, so a portion of the cost you're paying is actually taxes.
I know it might seem like everything is much more expensive than it should be, but there are legitimate reasons for these costs. Suppliers and venues are not trying to rip you off; they are simply trying to cover their expenses and make a living.
One way to get a better understanding of the costs is to compare quotes from different suppliers. This will give you a better idea of the general cost for each service, and hopefully, it will put your mind at ease.
I hope this helps to explain things a little better. I wish you all the best with the rest of your planning and your upcoming wedding!
Best wishes,
Alison
P.S. If you have any other wedding problems or concerns, don't hesitate to email me. I'm here to help!
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