Do not commit to commissions!
While it may seem like a dated concept, some wedding planners and vendors are still paying and receiving commisions. Be sure to have this discussion ahead of time. It wouldn’t hurt to ask for documentation confirming that there will not be any commissions charge applied. Keep in mind: it is the client who will wind up covering this added expense. While planning your dream wedding on a limited budget, the last thing you need is your planner dipping into your funds for themselves.
It is quite common for planners and vendors to charge commissions, and it is unfortunate because weddings are expensive enough as it is. If you have saved $100,000 to spend on your wedding, and your planner gets 15%, he/she makes an additional $15,000 of profit, leaving you with an $85,000 wedding.
In an attempt to deter planners from charging commissions, we need to educate clients. Request to have the vendors agree, in writing, that they will NOT be receiving any commisions behind your backs. Do your research when hiring a planner, and ask questions throughout the planning process. You will never know the answers to the questions you don’t ask. After all, it’s your hard-earned money.
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