You Asked For It

Some time back I overheard a most telling conversation in a bridal shop. Two women were talking to each other and one asked: "So, how did you manage to find someone who would make a cake for two hundred people for that price?"

The answer: "I asked for it."

When planning any facet of your wedding, don't underestimate the power of asking for a certain price, or begin by telling your help your budget up front. If you say, "This is what I'm willing to spend. Can you do it for that?"--you'll be surprised at how often people will accomodate.