A beautiful wedding decorated with all the glitz and popping colors across the aisle. Picture yourself, surrounded by a delicious cuisine fit for a king, mouth-watering garnish and the smell of sweet orchids in the air. I bet you didn’t picture the rain that’s quickly approaching your gorgeous day with dark clouds and rain drops. This seems like a dream come true minus the buckets of rain drops falling on your guests along with your dress. Rain or Shine. I’m sure you’ve heard this type of policy for your favorite band or artist. (This means that the event will continue on regardless of the weather conditions.)
When it comes to planning, have you researched or asked the vendors all the right questions? Rain, shine, sickness, and health sound more like wedding vows but should ring in your ears like a sound of a secure wedding day. Fair or not for the most important day, carefully review your contracts and ask the questions for experiences beyond your control. Carefully plan for the unexpected and your wedding will bring buckets of happiness not tears. Here are some questions to rehearse and review:
VENUES
• What is their ability to have an alternate site on your wedding day?
• If you host your ceremony and receptions at the same location, do they offer inside accommodations for your entire wedding?
• Are there other weddings booked on your day?
• Do they expect to have any upcoming remodeling done to their site?
• Will you be penalized for any cancellations? If so, what are the amounts and date limitations?
• Can you change your wedding date once reserved? If so, what are the parameters?
VENDORS
• Determine who will step in if your vendor has any unexpected sickness or availability issues
• What is their guarantee for on-time service and during peak wedding dates?
• Will you be penalized for any cancellations? If so, what are the amounts and date limitations?
• Can you change your wedding date once reserved? If so, what are the parameters?
Great post, as usual! True professionals (whatever service they offer) will have liability and e&o insurances to help avoid any issues. Additionally, contingency plans, professional networks and superior communication are all essential. Couples have so many things to think about leading up to and on their wedding day, why worry about their service providers? Valerie, you always have the RIGHT take on the important issues for couples!
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