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Donnie Brown’s Guide to Hidden Fees: The Sequel!

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Event planner Donnie Brown adds more food-for-thought for the budget-conscious bride.

  1. Overtime Fees. Remember there may be overtime charges for any of the vendors who plan on ending the event at a certain time. The photographer and videographer also may require a certain time window and charge for overtime at your event.
  2. Don’t forget to count up what you’ll spend on postage for invitations as well as for response cards, which must be pre-fixed before they are mailed to the recipient guest.
  3. Consider the consumption vs. the package bar. The former means that you’re charged for every drink served. The latter indicates an estimated charge and no additional costs if you go over. Be sure to check that wine service at the table is included in the package if you go that way.
  4. Wedding day accessory items. Easy to forget to work into your overall budget: the guestbook, pen, champagne flutes, cake knife and server, ring bearer pillow, flower girl basket, etc.

Posted by Susan at 12:27 p.m.