This industry is predatory: a rant

I’m glad it’s not just me but I’m also not glad it’s not just me! It’s so upsetting being made to feel second class because I simply don’t want to shell out that much for the wedding. Especially as we want a very simple event. Even the farm venues I looked into were around that $20 or $30k mark and you still have to add all the rest of catering, dress, suit etc etc.

As I’ve said above we are well off and could afford it but I’d rather put my money into a house or literally anything else. I’m also bothered that I call the same venue saying ‘hey I want a cocktail party’ and they’re like ‘cool $4k or $5k’ and I’m like ‘I want a wedding venue’ and they’re like ‘it’s actually $20k’. One even asked for extra for CUTLERY. Like what?! Are we eating with our hands for $20k?!

It’s the principle of the matter.

Your wedding sounds like it’ll be really cool, wishing you all the best!

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