As you’re building your vendor team, you’re probably encountering one of the more unexpected parts of wedding planning: contracts. Didn’t think you’d need a law degree to put together a party, did you? Well, you definitely don’t have to be Elle Woods to understand vendor contracts, but since they’re legally binding, it’s smart to get familiar with the lingo so you can sign on the dotted line with confidence. We enlisted a wedding photographer-slash-attorney to give you a brief legal primer and decipher some frequently used jargon. What, like it’s hard?
Wedding Contract FAQs
So, you’ve found your dream [insert vendor here] and just received their contract. Where do you even begin? Magi Fisher of The Artists’ Lawyer shares her advice on how to navigate vendor contracts.
Q: Why should couples have contracts with their wedding vendors?
MF: It’s essential to make sure that you’re locked in for the correct date, location and services. Having everything—the vendor’s responsibilities, payment
