Something has been on my mind lately - and I am sure on the mind of many of those out there planning a wedding.  That dreaded 'R' word - yes, RECESSION!  The economy is certainly impacting all of our lives in some way shape or form.

I am almost certain that it is definitely affecting the planning of the 'perfect' wedding.  I could not imagine planning a wedding through a recession.  It must add to the already mounded stress of trying to meet the budget as I am sure it has taken it's toll on the finances.

As a wedding consultant I have to look at my prices every year or in some cases several times throughout a year.  I have to ask myself about the value of my work, the costs of doing business, the economy and so forth...  It is sometimes challenging balancing all of the factors that go into setting up prices for services.

I am sure in the next year I am going to see costs go up while marketing to clients that have to watch their budgets even closer.  The thing that always comes to mind for me is how do I add value to my services while raising prices?  What things do my potential clients value most?  What is my competition doing to offset the costs without degrading the quality of their work?  My goal has always been to increase the quality of my work and maintain a good value for my services. 

Feel free to post your opinion and some insight for a consultant trying to provide the best service and deliverables at the best value.  I am looking for some outside thoughts on what kinds of things my clients will be looking for in this dreaded RECESSION.

Thank you, in advance, for any input you may offer!