We’re all about finding great options for the budget conscious bride that don’t compromise on style or quality. As such, we’ve often talked on the blog about ways to avoid the crazy markups of the traditional bridal industry. One area we’ve focused on is unusual wedding venue ideas. If you’ve read that blog post, you know that booking your wedding in a non-traditional space like a museum or national park can save you from those industry markups. However, knowing that many traditional venues bump up their prices when they hear you’re booking a wedding may make you wonder if you should disclose the nature of your event when booking. Can you really save money by telling fibs to the wedding venue?

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