Do you publish your fee's or not? - BridalTweet Wedding Forum & Vendor Directory2024-03-28T13:13:26Zhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/forum/topics/do-you-publish-your-fees-or?commentId=3145964%3AComment%3A507824&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYes, I do publish my fees but…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2013-01-22:3145964:Comment:5642552013-01-22T18:51:11.851ZReverend Judith M. McLeanhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/ReverendJudithMMcLean109
<p>Yes, I do publish my fees but indicate transportation costs are added after ten miles and depend on the location of the wedding.</p>
<p>Yes, I do publish my fees but indicate transportation costs are added after ten miles and depend on the location of the wedding.</p> When I contact my leads, I gi…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2013-01-22:3145964:Comment:5642502013-01-22T18:29:01.593ZLoismarie Newhousehttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/LoismarieNewhouse847
<p>When I contact my leads, I give them my price. That way before they even contact me, they will know whether they can afford my services or not. It seems to have worked so far. Plus, I don't mind negotiating my fee with my client dependant upon their financial situation. I don't believe the cost of my services as an officiant should be unaffordable for anyone, thus I don't advertise my pricing on my site. We have also discussed pricing mileage and along with giving my price, I ask them for a…</p>
<p>When I contact my leads, I give them my price. That way before they even contact me, they will know whether they can afford my services or not. It seems to have worked so far. Plus, I don't mind negotiating my fee with my client dependant upon their financial situation. I don't believe the cost of my services as an officiant should be unaffordable for anyone, thus I don't advertise my pricing on my site. We have also discussed pricing mileage and along with giving my price, I ask them for a donation for mileage. Quite often I have been recompensed more than the standard $.56 per mile and they seem to enjoy surprising me with their donation.</p> For years I did not have anyt…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2013-01-22:3145964:Comment:5644412013-01-22T17:38:10.875ZReverend Judith M. McLeanhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/ReverendJudithMMcLean109
<p>For years I did not have anything on my website and received endless calls from people who did not want to pay the necessary fees a wedding officiant needs to stay in business. So, I put my fees on my website and brochure. Now, I receive a lot fewer calls, as people can view the fees before calling.This saves me a lot of time. However, it also does not give me a chance to talk to them on the phone. So, I think it is a mixed bag. I also put an explanation on my website about why…</p>
<p>For years I did not have anything on my website and received endless calls from people who did not want to pay the necessary fees a wedding officiant needs to stay in business. So, I put my fees on my website and brochure. Now, I receive a lot fewer calls, as people can view the fees before calling.This saves me a lot of time. However, it also does not give me a chance to talk to them on the phone. So, I think it is a mixed bag. I also put an explanation on my website about why wedding officiants who are retired ministers or small business owners charge more than a minister from your own congregation who is salaried which includes doing weddings for church members. Non-religoius couples want the low fees of a minister in a congregation whom they do not support. Also, the media perpetuates the $100-$200 wedding fee for a minister which certainly does not include transportation and all the costs of a small business owner.</p>
<p>Rev. Judith McLean </p> I started to write leave it f…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2013-01-03:3145964:Comment:5604172013-01-03T10:17:33.205ZThe Costume Closethttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/TheCostumeCloset
<p><font style="background-color: #ffffff;">I started to write leave it for consultation, but after reading some of your replies, I see why you have pricing. I learned something and will only post my higher end packages. Thank you!</font></p>
<p><font style="background-color: #ffffff;">I started to write leave it for consultation, but after reading some of your replies, I see why you have pricing. I learned something and will only post my higher end packages. Thank you!</font></p> I just wanted to say what an…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2013-01-02:3145964:Comment:5606392013-01-02T20:14:45.650ZA BETTER DJ AND PHOTOGRAPHERhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/ABETTERDJANDPHOTOGRAPHER
<p>I just wanted to say what an exceptional image this is! Great shot!</p>
<p>I just wanted to say what an exceptional image this is! Great shot!</p> I always published my fees a…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2013-01-02:3145964:Comment:5604742013-01-02T17:54:51.372ZAlisa Lyonshttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/AlisaLyons
<p>I always published my fees and found that I got better quality calls, it also saves me lots of time that I would otherwise have to spend on the phone.</p>
<p>I always published my fees and found that I got better quality calls, it also saves me lots of time that I would otherwise have to spend on the phone.</p> Your points are great, but I…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2012-12-26:3145964:Comment:5591702012-12-26T20:51:05.289ZDanielle Pasternakhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/DaniellePasternak
<p>Your points are great, but I especially like your third point: </p>
<blockquote><p><span>you will start every discussions from a high level of understanding each/other.</span></p>
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<p>An honest start is the best start for any relationship. There is nothing unfair about that.</p>
<p>Your points are great, but I especially like your third point: </p>
<blockquote><p><span>you will start every discussions from a high level of understanding each/other.</span></p>
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<p>An honest start is the best start for any relationship. There is nothing unfair about that.</p> Absolutely post prices! In to…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2012-12-26:3145964:Comment:5592782012-12-26T20:14:37.054ZA BETTER DJ AND PHOTOGRAPHERhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/ABETTERDJANDPHOTOGRAPHER
<p>Absolutely post prices! In today's too busy to enjoy life most brides are balancing a job or 2, maybe school, maybe even children with planning a wedding. They don't have the luxury of time to waste and want your site or brochure to get right to the point and answer the questions that we all already know they have... starting with "how much". If you are afraid to list your actual prices at least give them a price range.</p>
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<p>We are very successful and you can see our price chart…</p>
<p>Absolutely post prices! In today's too busy to enjoy life most brides are balancing a job or 2, maybe school, maybe even children with planning a wedding. They don't have the luxury of time to waste and want your site or brochure to get right to the point and answer the questions that we all already know they have... starting with "how much". If you are afraid to list your actual prices at least give them a price range.</p>
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<p>We are very successful and you can see our price chart right near the top on our home page at <a href="http://www.abetterdj.net" target="_blank">http://www.abetterdj.net</a></p> Hi,
I have had these debate w…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2012-12-26:3145964:Comment:5594502012-12-26T18:51:32.739ZAlexandra Slawekhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/AlexandraSlawek
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I have had these debate with many people. My business coach says don't put your service fees on your website because then brides are forced to contact you. Well as some of my brides told me that if they don't see any prices on the website they move onto other sites. So, what I have done is put fees down for certain services and for the bigger services I ask to be contacted. </p>
<p>I hope that helps.</p>
<p>Alexandra</p>
<p>alwayalexandrasweddings.com</p>
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<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I have had these debate with many people. My business coach says don't put your service fees on your website because then brides are forced to contact you. Well as some of my brides told me that if they don't see any prices on the website they move onto other sites. So, what I have done is put fees down for certain services and for the bigger services I ask to be contacted. </p>
<p>I hope that helps.</p>
<p>Alexandra</p>
<p>alwayalexandrasweddings.com</p>
<p></p> Are you saying that you will…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2012-11-15:3145964:Comment:5537432012-11-15T17:27:08.123ZTeshorn Jacksonhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/TeshornJackson
Are you saying that you will post all of your prices including packaging info? I believe that posting "Starting At" helps rather than a list of items they aren't able to see or touch.
Are you saying that you will post all of your prices including packaging info? I believe that posting "Starting At" helps rather than a list of items they aren't able to see or touch.