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Contracts: Right to Cancel
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As a coordinator, I obviously have a contract for my clients when they decide to hire my services for their wedding day. In my contract, (which has been reviewed by a lawyer) it states that I…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy Warner-Simpson Jan 25, 2011.

Contracts: Right to Cancel
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Barbara weddings Jan 27, 2011.

How much do you ask for up front?
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As a wedding planner approaching my one-year mark, I have experimented with different payment options for my clients which typically range around $800. I originally began by asking for 50% down as a…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Lindsey Reed Photography LLC May 2.

Which certification did you do as a wedding planner?
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So I did a certification at the beginning of this year with a "wedding planner certification" company that was not ABC. I'm currently looking into the possibility of becoming a member of ABC, but…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jessica Walker Jul 5, 2010.

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Lindsey Reed Photography LLC replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"I personally always require a signed contract with a $300.00 "save the date" fee that is non-refundable for weddings Like us on facebook! "

May 2

Andrew hind replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"Absolutely! We have taken a "booking fee" usually about a third of the full package price to book the day and then the rest of the fee is paid 30 days before. We have never, in nearly ten years, been questioned about this or had a problem…"

Apr 13

Nichole anderson replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"I charge a 40% retainer and they make equal payments each month. I started out using the model that you reference and it wasn't the best model for the financial health of my business. The 40% retainer and payments each month works…"

Mar 27

Anne Roos replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"I always require 50% up front. Doesn't matter how close to the wedding they cancel, I keep the 50% (unless they cancel due to something out of their control or for emergency purposes, such as the groom got shipped out to Iraq, then I refund the…"

Mar 27

Rt. Rev. Dr. Ronald Turcot replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"I always get a $50. (fifty) dollar (non-refundable) RETAINER FEE at the consultation - meeting. This serves to hold their date & time. On their wedding day, upon my arrival, I subtract the RETAINER FEE of $…"

Oct 19, 2011

Rev. William G. Britton replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"I'm a wedding officiant and I require 50% of the total as a "retainer" to book, and then either the balance 3 weeks prior to the wedding (if a check) or in cash on the day of. I used to really fight the "day of" approach,…"

Oct 19, 2011

Ernest Adams replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"Never email a documents that can be modified by the recipient, such as a Microsoft Word file or text file! Always print and scan your contract. Send it as a PDF file; nearly everyone can view and print it, and those who don't have…"

Oct 19, 2011

Ernest Adams replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"That is one more reason NOT to accept credit cards! Unless a vendor wants to go to court (how many of us want to have the negative publicity that would cause!), cash, personal check (far in advance!), or bank check is the only way to go."

Oct 19, 2011

Ernest Adams replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"Always call it a retainer, first payment, or something similar. Never, ever call it a deposit! In some states a "deposit" is fully-refundable, no matter what your contract says. No matter how much work you've put in…"

Oct 19, 2011

Barbara Ross replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"May I ask how long you have been in Business. I am starting to do this as a business this year and I am trying to get a feel for how I should structure my payments. I have done it for years for friends and family but there is so much more to…"

Oct 18, 2011

Destination Weddings Tulum replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"We are wedding planner in Tulum, Mexico for 4 years now and after one year with just asking for 200USD we decided we'll change because it was kind of non formal and we had cancellations. So now we work with a contract, we ask for 30% of the…"

Oct 18, 2011

Mal Durbin replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"50% non refundable learnt this the hard way when starting out someone book us then changed their mind due to them finding someone cheaper (a friend with a DSLR) So contract is signed and a deposit is paid everyone is happy As the date is exclusive…"

Oct 18, 2011

Reverend Dawn Keegan replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"As an ordained Reverend and Marriage Officiant, when I worked on the East Coast, I used to charge a $100 deposit; [as a non refundable "reserve" this date fee] when the contracts were signed because it is ALMOST impossible to book a…"

Oct 2, 2011

Reverend Dawn Keegan replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"I have worked as a Marriage Officiant on both coasts. When I started performed weddings - I obtained a Master of Divinity because I felt that it provided credibility and I did not realize that there would be so many modern brides who do not want ANY…"

Oct 2, 2011

georgeth replied to the discussion 'Poll: Shoes under the wedding dress!'

"I dont want to wear traditional shoes. altho i found some cute traditional styled shoes that come in my color, but im thinking i want to go alittle more unique in the shoe area anyways... no one will see the shoes unless i show them or during the…"

Sep 19, 2011

Just the Right Touch replied to the discussion 'How much do you ask for up front?'

"well that's not my problem anymore, this client was playing games, she had me and a half a dozen other companies trying to contact her I even tried her future husband, to make a long store short, she made a new facebook pg. and used her…"

Sep 8, 2011

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A little about yourself and what you have to offer this wedding community?: This unique wedding planner has an eye for detail and a passion for organization (and weddings). I love making your day the best experience of your life (so far...).

Do you have a wedding website, blog, or registry link?: http://dpnak.com

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City (Do not abbreviate.): Bethlehem

State: Pennsylvania

Country: United States

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Saving Money: Shop in the Basement

I am so excited to tell you about this one! Over the weekend, I was perusing around Borders and came across a book all about bargain weddings. Of course, I love having ways to…

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Posted on July 12, 2010 at 8:00am

I want a win-win-win situation. My attempt to change the wedding industry.

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Posted on July 10, 2010 at 8:51am

After the Wedding: Changing your name

You’ve said “I do”, you’re back to reality, and it’s time to change your name. While not all new brides choose to change their name, most do. Which should…

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Posted on July 8, 2010 at 9:06am

Make it your own: Signature Drinks (yum!)

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Your reception is your chance to show your style. It’s your opportunity to put your name all over something that you should be proud…

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Posted on June 30, 2010 at 7:11pm