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Weddingbee reader Joy emailed us the following question as an open question, but it fit so perfectly as a Words of Wisdom so here it is!

I shudder at the idea of negotiating anything related to my wedding. I want to have good relationships with my vendors and I’m afraid they will think less of me or not give me good service if I ask them to come down on their price or to throw in extras. 

What is the best advice regarding negotiating the price and/or services with vendors? 

What words of wisdom do you have for brides diy’ing their invitations?  What lessons did you learn, and is there anything you wish someone had told you? 

What words of wisdom do you have for brides about choosing their bridesmaids and maids of honor?  What did you learn in the process, and is there anything you would have done differently?

What advice do you have for involving/including the groom-to-be in the wedding planning process?  And what’s the best way to get a reluctant fiance to take an interest?

What are your best words of wisdom for brides looking for their wedding dresses?  What were you surprised/disappointed/excited to find out in your gown shopping adventures?

Budgets are all the buzz these days around Weddingbee.  So while the topic is hot, what have you found to be the best tips for saving money in planning a wedding?

Where would Weddingbee be without its fantastic readers? Your input, ideas, and insight make it a fantastic resource for brides-to-be, as well as (we hope!) a fun community to “hang out” in.

It’s in recognition of this great community that we’re excited to announce our newest feature, Words of Wisdom.

Here’s how it works: we’ll pose a general, wedding-related question that readers (and bees!) can weigh in on, giving advice and offering insight to help other brides out.

Hopefully, this “hindsight” will be a welcome and helpful resource: a sort of community “hivesight” to make brides’ lives easier. And so, without further ado, our first question:

What advice would you give to someone who is newly engaged?