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Its natural for brides and grooms to want everything to be perfect on theirspecial day.
But if something doesnt turn out exactly how the couple imagined, are they entitled to a refund?
According toThe Knot, the average wedding nowadays costs a whopping $35,000.
And of course, the majority of that money is going straight to the wedding vendors.
In fact, a survey fromU.S.
Newsfound that a whopping 56% of newlyweds went into debt while paying for their weddings last year.
And the average newlyweds spent $10,000 of their own money on their special day.
First, the experts noted that its not very common for brides and grooms to ask for a refund.
In those cases, asking for a refund (at least partial) makes total sense, she explained.
Spoiler alert: It doesnt work like that.
Thankfully, these situations are very rare.
Desiree says a refund is a reasonable request if the services that were contracted for werent in fact received.
Timing is also a huge factor here, the wedding experts say.
The longer they wait, the harder it is to prove their case.
The real value of the issue is another key factor.
Not every issue is worth chasing a refund over.
There is a lot of room for interpretation, so you better be specific.
ensure to keep it drama-free and just present thefacts, Megan added.
But if the issue is just wedding budget regret?
Sorry, but thats on them, she continued.
The vendor delivered the service they were paid for.
Its not their job to refund a couple just because they overspent.
We also asked the wedding experts if they have any advice for planning a wedding without going into debt.
We never recommend clients go into debt for a wedding or another milestone event, Desiree shared.
We see it all the time with bridal showers and bachelorette parties too, Megan says.
But heres an insider secretweddings do not have to break the bank to be beautiful.
Desiree also recommends making sure you have a wedding planner.
A planner can help couples avoid costly mistakes or oversights that can save clients a lot of headaches.
Finally, Megan added that theres no denying that weddings are a big deal for the couple.
But at the end of the day, theyre just one day.
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