The exciting parts of event planning are the design and decisions phase. Making all the right choices comes down to a balancing act between cost, quality, and quantity.  This is exactly where it becomes clear event planning is not all about appetizer selection and flowers.  It has a lot to do with contracts, legal documents, retainers, vendor relations, accounting, and negotiation.  Never forget to read the fine print.  Often food, venue, and other vendors are also very skilled sales people. Donʼt forget to ask:

- Where are the extra fees/taxes?  Firm cost or estimate?
- Are there other options?
- How have you arrived at this price?
- Can I get a discount?