michigan budget 2009
March 8th, 2010 by adminHelp….Michigan Wedding???
My Fiancé and I are trying to plan for a June 2009 Wedding in Michigan, but we are lost, completely lost. Does anyone have any advice on site locations, vendor’s, Dj’s, photographers, or wedding planners that service Southeast Michigan?
If you did plan your own wedding, are there any resources that you would recommend such as books, planning guides and websites?
We greatly appreciate any advice, even personal opinions ranging from color choices to reception music. I estimate we will have around 200 guests, mostly family, and we hope to keep our budget under $30,000.
Thanks in advance!
Oh my gosh! I can understand why you would be so lost. There are a ton of places and options! The first step is to pick a general location (East side like Warren or Sterling Heights? West side like Troy or Rochester?) then narrow it down from there.
My best advice is to actually go to the locations you’re thinking about. Walk around them, ask for a food tasting. Even better, ask if you can come to the location when an event is going on and see how they handle things in a real situation.
As for DJs and Photographers, ask for references and samples of their work. Most places will let you come to a reception to “audition” a DJ.
Make a list of things you absolutely must have, things you definitely don’t want, and things that are negotiable. Knowing what you want and don’t want will go a long way in being able to stick to budget. It will also help those you hire serve you better. For example, if a hall offers something you don’t want, ask them if they will take something off the price if you don’t have it. Maybe you can get a lower price if you don’t do the package deal with the 11 x 14″ photo? It never hurts to ask. Discuss and bargain when you can with options. The worst they can do is say no.
Good luck!
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