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Payment for wedding venue

Rachel, on April 28, 2020 at 12:23 AM Posted in North Carolina Planning 2 19
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Hi! I know everyone is concerned about their wedding date with COVID-19. Our wedding is not until 10/10/20 but we have another payment due for our venue towards the middle of May. Of course we are concerned about what will be going on in October. We are in NC and will be in the phases of reopening at the time in May the payment is due. We spoke to the owner of the venue to see if we could delay our next payment until June but they were not willing to change anything. So now we are stuck between not making the payment, losing the deposit and canceling with the venue. Or making the payment and just hoping everything works out. If things are not good by October we are ok with just doing an intimate ceremony and canceling the wedding/reception at venue but of course if everything is good by then we would want to move forward. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

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Latest activity by Evelyn, on May 3, 2020 at 4:30 AM
  • Braya
    Savvy June 2021
    Braya ·
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    Do you have the option of moving the ceremony to another time and having something small in the mean while?
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  • Samantha
    Dedicated August 2020
    Samantha ·
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    Im in the same boat as you. Our wedding is Aug 30th and I also have a payment coming up. We've decided we're not rescheduling our wedding and putting our life on hold because of this virus. Our state is going to begin phased reopening after may 15th. I also think if we couldnt have our wedding, we would cancel the venue and have an intimate gathering but we also, dont want to lose out of thousands of dollars. I'll be following ur post to see what others say. Best of luck to you.
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    Super October 2020
    Trisha ·
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    I Think You Should Continue Planning As Normal.

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    Beginner October 2020
    Rachel ·
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    Thanks! We are really stuck between a rock and a hard place. If we do continue planning we are strongly considering reducing our guest list though. Best of luck to you as well! Just trying to keep positive vibes!
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    Beginner October 2020
    Rachel ·
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    Yes, that is what we would do if everything is still going on in October. But after we are officially married We just want to enjoy married life. Not keep planning... it trying to sound so picky lol. I know we have no control over what happens
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    Beginner October 2020
    Rachel ·
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    Thanks for the feedback!
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  • Christine
    Dedicated June 2021
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    I’m in the same boat as you. We already had to reschedule our wedding from what was supposed to be this Saturday 5.2.2020 to 11.20.20 and I’m so worried about this second resurgence they’re talking about. My fiancé and I actually both got Covid 19 and we’re young and healthy and it knocked us in our ass. I cannot imagine what it’d be like for someone older or immune compromised. This constant uncertainty is draining and turning what should be an amazing time in our life to constant stress and anxiety. We’re moving forward as if it’ll happen and just trying to remain hopefully and pray, a lot. Wishing you and your fiancé the best!
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    Beginner October 2020
    Rachel ·
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    I know it’s a lot of of us in this unfortunate predicament. Thank God you and your fiancé are ok! I worry about a lot my family as well. Good luck to the both of you too!
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  • Katharine
    Expert July 2021
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    Similar spot here. We have a big venue deposit due May 15th for our July 18 wedding, and looking at the state's phased re-opening plan, I'm not confident size restrictions will be lifted enough to allow our wedding to go ahead. I just reached out to our venue to ask about options, and what they would be willing to do with the deposit if we paid and they ended up not being able to allow the party because of group restrictions, and if we couldn't pick out a re-schedule date that works for us and isn't too far out (I don't really want to push out 2 years, and our venue books out up to 18 months ahead under normal circumstances).

    Check over your venue contract. If they end up having to cancel closer to, I think you may have an argument for getting your deposit back for breach of contract, if they're not willing to work with you.

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    Just Said Yes October 2020
    Niki ·
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    I’m not sure how your venue works, but we went ahead with our final payment for our June 6th wedding even though we postponed it until October 31, 2020. They told us everything just carries over so the payment isn’t lost. If you plan on cancelling all together, I’d check with them what their policy is. I do hope that by late summer this is all behind us for the most part.
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    Beginner October 2020
    Rachel ·
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    Thank you! Will def do that. I pray things can go as planned for you and your fiancé as well.
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    Beginner October 2020
    Rachel ·
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    Fingers crossed this is over soon as well!
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  • Kendall
    Dedicated October 2020
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    We are also an October couple I would say keep your venue and just stay in communication with them
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  • Samantha
    Beginner November 2021
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    We're in the same boat - date is 11/7, payment due in a few weeks. We already looked at the contract and deposits are not refundable, so will be asking for a change in due date... they are also charging a fee to people who are more than a month out from their date, so not sure what to do there, but maybe someone would want our date who's more bold.


    but yea definitely look at your contracts, because if we get canceled in the fall it'll likely be bc the venue won't be allowed to have that many people, which isn't our fault... don't know if they'll give a refund though or try to reschedule us like 2 years out, so many people who from this summer will be booking dates asap, so i feel like it's all going to be clogged.


    at this point we don't really even care about having to start over, just dont want to lose money lol..

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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    Have you had a conversation with your venue regarding what would happen if things are no better in October and you are unable to have your wedding? If not, I would have that conversation and make sure something is agreed upon in writing. Whether it be postpone to another date at the same venue or cancel and receive your money back. Hopefully though we will be back to "normal" by October and you can have your wedding as planned! Good luck!

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    Just Said Yes November 2020
    Thai ·
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    I am in the same boat. Wedding is in oct but we’re afraid the 2nd wave is coming this fall. I don’t want to pour more money and it will get cancelled. Not sure what to do...
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  • Margarie
    Dedicated October 2027
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    It’s really troubling that the vendor is not being helpful in such an uncertain time of planning when it’s important to hold on to money and savings because we don’t know what is ahead. I hope they have a change of heart it makes it hard to move forward and enjoy your big day with such a unhelpful vendor.
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  • Just Said Yes October 2023
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    We are in the same boat. Our wedding is planned for 10.10.2020 in NC and our next payment it due in June. We have been discussing if we want to cancel or not lately. But I haven’t contact our vendors yet. We are just so worried about things not getting better or possibly getting worse. And a lot of our family is older and traveling from out of state.
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    Dedicated March 2021
    Evelyn ·
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    My wedding is due October 17, 2020. The venue is paid in full. Although I asked a year ago that what if a hurricane or due to Mother Nature I cannot get married on my due date!, would I get reimbursed. The Answer was YES! I called the venue on April 30, 2020 because I was feeling anxious too. They said is still to soon to tell with the covid 19. By June they will notify me. Also there are fees if we move our wedding for next year. I rather have all my guests safe but is really unknown until this covid 19 disappears.
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