For many couples, their wedding is the first big event or purchase they’ve made together as a couple. In fact, for a lot of brides and grooms, the wedding may be the first big purchase or contract they’ve ever signed alone! One of the biggest stressors is knowing what is and isn’t appropriate when it comes to things like negotiating.

In our Ask the Expert column today we give a couple some pointers on how to open up negotiations when it comes to band pricing.

Like all relationships, it comes down to being polite and trying to understand the other party’s point of view. This isn’t a corporate takeover, being ruthless and trying to nickel and dime someone for the best deal possible won’t lead to a better wedding reception.

Check out our tips, and let us know what you think.