Wedding Vendor contracts: Points that should be addressed?

[lliang_chi]

Hi all,

I''m going through what should be mentioned in vendor contracts. Can any add to the list or check if I''m missing anything huge? Feel free to add to the list for other vendor types (e.g. photographer, videography, florist, caterer etc)

ALL CONTRACTS
Bride/Groom name and contact
Coordinator name and contact
Date and time of event

CEREMONY
Start/end time for ceremony
Cost for ceremony
Parking fees (valet/self parking)
Security fees
Location
Rain facilities (optional)
Deposit amount


RECEPTION
Location/Rooms
Start/end time for cocktail
Start/end time for dinner
Function deposit fee and minimum guarantee
Guarantee tiered pricing in writing
Vendor and child meal prices
Schedule of payment due
Time frame for final count etc
Service fees and tax
BYOB policy
A/V equipment policy - does the facility provide?
Damage/liability policy
Vendor deliveries in advance of function
Force Majuere
Cancellation policy
Deposit amount
Parking fees (valet/self parking)
Security fees
Location
Rain facilities (optional)

HOTEL CONTRACT
Dates rooms will be blocked for
Rates
Taxes
Parking fees (valet/self parking)
Number for reservation
Who pays for the rooms
Cut off date
Check in time

 

[Rhea]

When the facility will be cleaned and decorations taken down, who does it, any fees to be paid if it isn''t done.

 

[Inanna]

Thank you for posting this. I''m just getting started and learning the basics so this is VERY helpful!