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