Wedding planning contract template (US)

Wedding Planning Agreement

This Wedding Planning Agreement is made on Agreement Date between Planner Business Name, a Planner Entity Type and State, at Planner Address ("Planner"), and Client Names, at Client Address ("Client").

1. Event

Wedding date: Wedding Date

Ceremony venue: Ceremony Venue

Reception venue: Reception Venue

Expected guests: Guest Count

2. Package and Services

Package: Package Name, such as Full Planning, Partial Planning or Day-of Coordination. Planner will provide:

• Number of Planning Meetings planning meetings

• Budget planning and tracking

• Vendor recommendations, booking help and contract review for business terms

• A timeline and floor plan

• Rehearsal coordination on Rehearsal Date

• On-site coordination on the wedding day for up to Day-of Hours hours, with Number of Assistants assistants

• Other Services

3. Vendors

Client will sign contracts directly with vendors and pay them directly, unless agreed otherwise in writing. Planner is not responsible for a vendor's failure to perform, but will help find a replacement where possible. Planner will disclose any commission or referral fee it receives from a vendor.

4. Fees and Payment

Total fee: $Total Fee, payable as follows:

• Non-refundable retainer on signing: $Retainer Amount, which reserves the date

• Second Payment Amount due Second Payment Date

• Balance of $Balance Amount due Balance Due Date

Travel outside Travel Radius miles is charged at Travel Rate. Overtime on the wedding day is $Overtime Rate per hour.

5. Cancellation and Changes

If Client cancels, the retainer is kept and the following also apply: Cancellation Schedule. If the wedding is postponed, Planner will apply payments to the new date if Planner is available. If Planner must cancel for reasons within its control, Planner will refund all payments except for services already provided and will help find a replacement planner.

6. Events Beyond Control

Neither party is liable for failure caused by events beyond its reasonable control, such as severe weather, illness, government orders or venue closure. In that case, the parties will try to reschedule in good faith.

7. Photos

Planner may use photos of the décor and setup, but not of guests' faces, in its portfolio unless Client opts out here: Photo Opt-Out or None.

8. Liability

Planner will carry general liability insurance of at least $Liability Insurance Amount. TO THE EXTENT THE LAW ALLOWS, PLANNER'S TOTAL LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. Client is responsible for the conduct of its guests and for any alcohol service rules at the venues.

General Terms

Governing law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Governing State, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Any lawsuit will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Venue County and State.

Entire agreement. This Agreement is the parties' complete agreement on its subject and replaces all earlier discussions. It may be changed only in a writing signed by both parties.

Severability. If a court finds any part of this Agreement unenforceable, that part will be enforced to the extent the law allows, and the rest stays in effect.

Assignment. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the other's written consent, except to a successor to its whole business.

Notices. Notices must be in writing and sent to the addresses above by personal delivery, certified mail or a nationally recognized courier.

Counterparts and e-signatures. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and by electronic signature, which has the same effect as an original.

| Planner | Client |

| --- | --- |

| Signature: Planner Signature | Signature: Client Signature |

| Name: Planner Printed Name | Name: Client Printed Name |

| Date: Planner Signing Date | Date: Client Signing Date |