Wedding contract guides

Understand your wedding vendor contract before you sign

Vendor contracts are written by the vendor, for the vendor. These plain-English guides put the couple back in control — what to look for, which clauses cost you money, and the exact questions to ask before you sign.

Start here How to read any wedding contract The 10 clauses that matter, the red-flag phrases to search for, and the questions to ask before you sign anything. Read guide → Venue 7 red flags in a wedding venue contract The clauses that quietly shift risk, cost and cancellation onto you — and how to spot them. Read guide → Photo & video Wedding photographer contract checklist Image rights, delivery timelines, "shoot & burn" gaps and the backup clause most couples miss. Read guide → Catering Hidden fees in catering contracts Service charges, gratuity, cake-cutting and "market price" — where the final bill really grows. Read guide → Cancellation Cancellation & refund clauses explained Force majeure, reschedule fees and the difference between "deposit" and "non-refundable retainer". Read guide → Deposits Deposits, retainers & "non-refundable" How much is normal, what a deposit should secure, and when "non-refundable" may not hold up. Read guide → Music DJ & band contract checklist Set length, overtime, backup gear, the "do not play" list and the illness/replacement clause. Read guide → Florist Florist contract: substitutions & setup "Seasonal availability" swaps, itemized pricing, rentals vs keep, and teardown fees. Read guide → Planner Planner contract: scope & liability Full-service vs day-of, vendor commissions, spending authority and liability limits. Read guide → Cake Cake & baker contract checklist The design-match clause, guaranteed servings, delivery and setup, allergens and the cake-cutting fee. Read guide → Décor & rentals Décor & rental contract checklist Damage waivers, replacement values, delivery and teardown, and the security-deposit hold. Read guide → Transportation Transportation & limo contract Hourly minimums, gratuity and fuel surcharges, overtime, and the breakdown/no-show clause. Read guide → Attire Dress & attire contract checklist Special-order deposits, delivery dates, rush and alteration costs, and the "as-is" final-sale clause. Read guide → Stationery Invitations & stationery contract Proof approval and who pays for typos, reprint costs, rush fees and rights to the design. Read guide → Hair & makeup Hair & makeup contract checklist Trials, per-person pricing, travel and early-start fees, and the all-important morning timeline. Read guide → Videography Videographer contract: what to check Raw footage rights, the second-shooter switch, backup recording and drone-footage rules. Read guide → Bar & beverage Bar service: open bar vs consumption vs package Pricing models, corkage fees, liquor liability insurance, overtime and guest-count minimums. Read guide → Free tool Analyze your own contract Upload your PDF or Word file and get a clause-by-clause review in your language — the file never leaves your browser. Open the analyzer →

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Guides are general information about common wedding-vendor contract terms, not legal advice. For a binding opinion on your specific contract, consult a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction.