What to include in your bridal contracts

“Every problem is a gift — without problems we would not grow.” – Anthony Robbins, motivational speaker and writer

“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.”

—Bill Gates, founder and CEO of Microsoft

When to send out the contract and invoice

Get them on the phone first

Find out the details of their wedding to see if it is a good match

Are we in their budget

What is their expectation

Be in control, set clear expectations

Why have a contract?

Set clear expectations of service and agreement

Protect you, your team and reputation

Use your best judgement, find a lawyer, create electronic contracts and payments to record

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Hiring a Lawyer 

can be $300 per hour with minimums

Be clear on what you want and if you have a budget inform them first.

A contract can help minimize a dispute and solve a problem

Redo, Refunds, returns, Travel costs, payments, Minimums, late payments

Safety- liability insurance covers slip and fall : Children running around and allergy of any product you are using

Behavior- drugs, disrespect, how should they act

Being ready for us- not showing up for your appointment or showing up late, showing up with wet or dirty hair, waterproof makeup from last night.

The environment- chairs, outlet, table, clean, not too cold or hot

Things we can’t control- storms, accidents, if the venue cancels

Changing agreement of services- What is the stipulations

Canceling or refunds- what’s your policy

Photo Release- use the images for marketing and social media

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