Hi! My parents & I have decided we need a full time planner than a partial or DOC (for several reasons—no we're not lazy). I've started to interview planners, found on WW, The Knot & social media. Almost all of them seem really hesitant to work with us when they find out our budget ($20k). Some have even flat out said, unless you plan to add $30-40k, we cannot move forward. However, the budget they would get to play with does not include my dress/tux, invites, or wedding party gifts. I anticipate those items adding an additional $8-10k and are things my parents aren't paying for.
As I reach out to these vendors, should I "revise" my budget to include everything? I thought it would've been wiser to give them an idea of what they had to work with rather than not. Is it unreasonable to think I can find a full-service planner with that budget? I respect how someone wants to run their business, but sheesh where's the range!? Our wedding isn't even in a super expensive city, its in NC.
