What Wedding Venues Don't Tell You (Saved Me $7,500)

Описание: I thought picking a wedding venue would be the fun part—until the contracts arrived. Between the “wedding-speak” and hidden clauses, I quickly realized how easy it is to accidentally add thousands to your bill.
I’m not a professional planner; I’m just a bride who went deep into the fine print so you don’t have to. In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain on what venues don’t tell you, the language you need to understand, and the exact negotiation moment that saved us $7,500.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by choices or intimidated by the fine print, I hope this helps you save time, stress, and your budget.

💡 WHAT WE’RE COVERING:
• The 4 Venue Business Models: Why knowing their type changes your budget
• My 5-Filter Framework: How to narrow down venues without burnout
• The “Hidden” Language: F&B minimums, the Plus-Plus (++), and more
• The $7,500 Pivot: The exact question that unlocked real value
• What you can actually negotiate (respectfully)

⚠️ THE PART THAT SAVED US THOUSANDS
12:26 – The Escalation Clause
This hidden contract term almost cost us thousands. I’ll show you exactly what it looks like and how to push back respectfully.

💰 THE 2027 → 2026 PIVOT
14:33 – The Moment
One curious question turned into real savings. This was the moment that changed everything for us.

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📚 Recommended Reading: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Why I actually enjoyed wedding planning
1:44 – The 4 venue business models
5:55 – How pricing changes (Season + Day)
7:20 – My 5 venue filters
10:58 – Contract terms you MUST understand
12:26 – The Escalation Clause (Crucial)
14:05 – How we negotiated $7,500 in value
20:00 – Bar packages explained
21:24 – Final thoughts

🌿 ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Based on my real experience planning a New England wedding (~200 guests, inclusive venue model, Saturday daytime). Every wedding is different, but understanding how venues work behind the scenes makes the whole process less overwhelming.
Your leverage depends on timing, availability, and guest count — but knowing the right questions changes everything.

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Tell me where you are in the process — just starting, venue hunting, or deep in contracts. I read every comment and would love to make more videos that actually help 🤍

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📌 DISCLAIMER: The negotiation results and savings mentioned are specific to my situation (timing, venue availability, package type). Your results will vary. This video is for educational purposes—not professional financial or legal advice. Always read your contracts carefully and consult professionals when needed.