Now that you’ve carefully interviewed and chosen your weddings vendors, it’s time to pay the deposit and sign the contract. Make sure you read the contract and ask any questions that you’re concerned about. An hour before walking down the aisle, you don’t need to find out that your soloist needed you to rent a sound system. The little things matter – trust us! Remember, we want to eliminate any “day of” surprises to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Once you read the contract and pay the deposit, you’re good to go, right? Nope! You need to make sure you know when to pay your vendors, and how you should pay them. Some may only accept cash or check, while others may prefer certain credit cards. They may want you to call in with a credit card number or mail a check. Find out who you need to send your payments to and where you need to send them. Always pay your vendors on time (or maybe even a little early) to avoid any late fees or charges mentioned in the contract.
For some services, you may ask to pay the final amount the day of the wedding. This may apply to bands, DJs or musicians. They are providing a service, and you need to make sure they perform the service with working equipment before you pay your remaining balance.
Next, we’ll talk about tipping your vendors: who to tip, how much, and when it’s appropriate. Check back Monday!
Happy Planning!
Southern Event Planners
Memphis, TN Wedding Planners
