Your Wedding Financial Advice

By now, you may have come across some servicesthe plates of other vendors/staff that you may not
which require a deposit. Is it normal? Yes.have included in your planning. It's important to check
Nevertheless, you should ALWAYS (we can'tthe bill for all accuracies prior to paying for catering
emphasize the word "always" enough) receive aservices.
receipt for your deposit. The purpose of this deposit isYou may be feeling very generous, as you're
to guarantee that you are serious about hiring thiscelebrating one of the most special occasions in your
specific company to perform a function on a specificlife. But it's important to remember that tipping is an
date. Typically, if the date is changed or you no longerexpression of gratuity. It's for those who go over and
wish to use this person's services-your deposit will bebeyond your expectations. If you want to do
lost. If you read the fine print, it usually states such asomething spectacular, type up a wonderful letter
clause in any contract you may have signed.which reflects your happiness with that vendor's work
It's important that when planning for wedding financesefforts. This is something that they can use in their
that you read all of the details in a written contractportfolio to gain more prospective clients.
prior to signing it. A verbal agreement may not coincideSometimes, there are instances where a specific
with what is actually written on the document. Makeperson can not take a tip of money. For instance,
sure that everything that has been verbally agreedmany clergy men do not accept financial gifts. For this
upon is included in the contract. Otherwise, you may beperson, a gift of a donation to church or a gift
in for a disappointment. Contracts you may need tocertificate to a restaurant will be a wonderful way of
consider in marriage and wedding planning are lifesaying "thank you."
insurance, and the prenuptial agreement if you decideNevertheless, there are specific times when tipping is
on using one.very important. Generally, anytime there's a delay on
The hardest part of your financial planning for theyour part, which makes your vendors wait-these
wedding itself will most likely be the caterer. Keep inpeople should be tipped. For instance: if your musicians
mind: it's very normal to see the caterer's bill plus taxplay overtime; they should be tipped. This is a perfect
and gratuity. Gratuity ranges anywhere from 15% -example of someone who goes above and beyond
20%. Unfortunately, you will most likely pay for missingtheir responsibilities. It's also a true indication of a
people on a per plate charge, in addition to paying forprofessional.