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