Hi beautiful Brides!
I'm curious how many Covid Brides have filed a small claims case against a venue when a venue refuses to return a "non-refundable" deposit. Does anyone have experience that they would like to share?
Our wedding was supposed to take place in Fall 2020. Due to Covid, we contacted the venue to postpone a couple times throughout the year and they said no. We asked for the deposit back because we weren't able to have our wedding on our date. The venue refuses to return the deposit merely because the contract says non-refundable. The contract does not have a force majeure clause. We are thinking of pursuing this in small claims but the process seems daunting and I'm not sure if I want to stress anymore than I already have been for the past year.
I've seen so many positive outcomes from many states, including New Jersey but it seems like there's very little cases in California. I'd love to hear your experience or any stories from other brides. It's unfair these venues are keeping the deposit. Us covid brides needs to stick together!
