I understand what the word "wedding" means, and I also understand what "ripoff" means, but when you put them in the same sentence, I get confused.
The 50 to 100% markup that seems to be automatic once the word "wedding" is involved is highly irritating. Jiri is on the right track, look for a small independent place, off the beaten path. Go in with what your budget is, and ask what they can do for that, and try to work in your wishes without them jacking up the prices. But simply going in with your wish list and no firm budget is a sure way to get hosed on the same level as purchasing extended warranty.
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