Signing a contract with a wedding vendor can be an exciting step in the planning process; after all, it means that you’re locked in to use this vendor on your wedding day and are really making it all happen. However, it’s important to make sure you really understand what you’re signing before you put pen to paper and make it official. So, what should you do before you turn that paperwork back over to the vendor" Here are a few steps to go through.
1. Compare Services Desired with Services Included
One of the important things people don’t always consider is that your initial budget may have assumed more was included in a vendor contract than what’s actually promised. Consider, for instance, if you budgeted $5,000 for a venue, but you have to also rent chairs, tables, and drapery to actually make the venue meet your vision. Your $5,000 quote really is much higher if you include all the additional services needed to make the space what you want. Ensure that even if the number you’re signing off on is technically within the “catering” or “venue” budget, that you aren’t accidentally exceeding your budget through fees, lack of included rentals, or other small missing items. 2. Consider How Easy the Wedding Vendor Has Been to Work With
Signing a contract with someone who has been rude, consistently late, or wishy-washy on rates can be a bad call. Before you turn your contract in, do a serious soul search: do y...