What if a vendor dies/ closes before the wedding day?
You’re spending thousands on the wedding day of your dreams. The last thing you want to think about is a vendor dying or closing shop before your wedding day. But, it happens. While we hope you never have to face this, the best way to prepare for this and address it are outlined below.
You can reasonably assume that you’ll be notified of a closure or anything affecting your event. In extreme cases, however, you may not be contacted. For this reason, it’s crucial that you follow your wedding vendors on social media and check in with them periodically.
Review your contract for refunds. Most contracts will state that if the venue/ vendor cannot complete their contractual obligations they will refund you all monies paid. If you are notified via a phone call, email, etc, be sure to reply with expectations regarding your refund.
If you find yourself in the worst-case scenario with no notification or communication from the venue, continue to try contacting them through every possible method. Email, phone, social media, postal mail, in-person. And if you cannot reach anyone after 10 business days, you may consider hiring a lawyer. Sadly, if the vendor/ venue has declared bankruptcy, your refund chances are pretty slim.
If this is keeping you up at night, consider investing in wedding insurance. It’s relatively cheap and could reimburse you thousands should the worst happen. And, if it’s possible, paying for your vendors via credit card provides an extra layer of protection.
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