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Venue went out of business due to covid

Charlene, on January 28, 2021 at 8:39 AM Posted in Community Conversations 0 6

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So last month my husband and I received the most upsetting news that our venue will be permanently shutting its doors. Fortunately for us we were able to get our deposit back. Our date was originally set for September 2021 but with covid on the rise and the horror stories I'm hearing about people being forced to down size and not get refunded the difference or people completely losing out on thousands. I am a sahm to 3 and my husband thank God is an essential worker. We've worked hard to save for this wedding and we are afraid to sign a new contract for 2022 and lose everything if covid continues to rise. BUT I found the PERFECT venue. Cheaper then the first and alot more beautiful. They don't have my September date available but they do have my original date of marriage (March) available. Everything is perfect about this place, when I asked about their covid policy she said that if they can't perform my wedding on the contracted date I'll be given the option to cancel or postpone but when I asked if there would be a fee she kinda brushed off the question (via emal). So now I am torn, based on my research alor of brides have been forced to pay thousands to postpone due to no fault of their own and I do not want that to be the case for us. Any advice would be great.

NYC/ LONG ISLAND area.Me in at kleinfeld trying on dresses. Venue went out of business due to covid 1

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Latest activity by Rebecca, on January 29, 2021 at 3:06 AM

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Sharonda · on January 28, 2021 at 9:06 AM
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Call and talk to the person at the venue (that way they can’t avoid or wiggle out of the topic) or ask to see a copy of the venue contract — that will help you determine the venue’s stance on postponement and how it intends to handle that if it becomes an issue. If it’s something you’re not comfortable with, you can always try to negotiate that term.
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Mrs. Spring · on January 28, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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It went out of business due to the state's mandates.
Ask to receive it on the contract of any fees required if you cancel. Make sure to read the contract several times before signing.
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Charlene · on January 28, 2021 at 9:36 AM
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I know there will be fees if I cancel, but if I cancel due to them not being able to hold my wedding I shouldn't have to pay a fee because they cannot perform the contract. I am going to ask them to put that in their contact for me. If not I'll just wait covid out.
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CountryBride · on January 28, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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Morning Beautiful I suggest waiting until 2022 hopefully things are open up by then. I would ask to look at a copy of the contract and ask again in a direct way what is the fee if I have to cancel and postpone due to covid I wish you nothing but the best
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Lynnie · on January 28, 2021 at 3:02 PM
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Oh wow Charlene!! That's quite the rollercoaster but amazing news that you got your first deposit back in full!
Before signing the contract on your new venue I would make sure to nail down those covid specifics around canceling and postponing (when can you make those decisions, will there be fees involved, or restrictions on dates you can reschedule for??)
Also something I'd think about is guest minimums or minimum spend! What's the smallest group size (or minimum spend) that will allow you to lock down the venue? That's what I'd commit to now, knowing that you can always increase your guest list down the road if gathering limits increase (instead of being held to paying for 175 guests, but only being able to host 100).
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Rebecca · on January 29, 2021 at 3:06 AM
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Oh, no! I'm so sorry - but I'm glad you got your money back.
I agree, call and speak to them. It's harder to dodge a question on the phone than on email. In particular, make it clear you won't sign if all fees are not clear and in writing!
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