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Raelyn
Just Said Yes March 2020

Covid-19 Are vendors legally able to keep deposits with state of emergency?

Raelyn, on March 17, 2020 at 5:18 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 4
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I live in Washington State, and we will be having our wedding in Arkansas on March 28th. Most of my family are coming from out of state, California, Texas and Hawaii. Since we live in a hot spot we are unsure of what will happen next. We have decided to cancel the wedding due to the unknown of this virus and how long it will last. Does anyone know if vendors contracts are basically null and void due to this being a state of emergency and CDC and the President have recommended no more than 10 people gathered? Or do they still have the legal right to keep the deposit?

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Latest activity by Emily, on March 17, 2020 at 6:03 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    It's a recommendation to not have gatherings over 10 people, not a requirement. Unfortunately, I don't think that a recommendation will have any bearing on your contracts.

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  • Miss2Mrs2020
    Dedicated October 2020
    Miss2Mrs2020 ·
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    If they cancel, I’m sure you’d get your money back...if you cancel, probably your loss...
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I think this also depends on how willing they are to work with you - for instance in this covid 19 Dilemma are they even willing to reschedule and try to work with you, etc
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    Just Said Yes May 2020
    Emily ·
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    They might be able to keep your deposit. Get ahold of all of your vendors and ask. I had to postpone my wedding and all of my vendors have been very flexible and understanding. We haven’t lost any deposits. Hopefully you will find the same!
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