2021 planning

View quoted message Same here. We pay in cash or e-transfer a lot so I didn’t even think about the credit card protections and paper trail. I’m sure the transparency with vendors and written conversations have helped to clear things up. Moving forward I think we will be a bit more proactive with using credit

This thread is making me nervous I mostly used e transfer and not credit card! It honestly didn’t even occur to me because e transfer is so widely used and easy, especially with Covid. I did have that “what if we need to cancel/postpone” conversation (mostly in writing) with my vendors though and all had answers I was happy with.

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Thanks! It seems the general consensus is go ahead and book but pay by card. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I do appreciate all the advice!

Covid isn't going to scare vendors to go bankrupt. They are being cautious at this time and still being there for thier clients.
I too paid by credit card or e-transfers that would be returned easily.

View quoted message That’s awesome your vendors were so good about postponing or returning deposits if they couldn’t accommodate the new date. I agree with a lot of the comments that we should move ahead and lock things in soon. Thanks and best of luck with your wedding!

I would book what you can because vendors go so quickly. However, a conversation with them about COVID and what your options will be IF the wedding has to postponed is a really great idea. Some may even write a stipulation in to the contract. I know in my area, vendors have been amazing (I had to postpone my wedding to 2021, and I only lost 2 vendors and both gave me my deposit back).

Good luck!

View quoted message Oh wow I didn’t know that! Good looking out!

View quoted message It won't cover covid related cancellations but for example, if a facility/vendor declares bankruptcy like Destiny Banquet Hall or Tuxedo Royale last year, you can make a claim to recoup those costs.

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Of course! And if you can pay with your credit card as much as possible. That way you can keep a record of it

View quoted message That’s a good idea to pay by credit card and make sure we have that record! I don’t think wedding insurance will cover postponements or extra costs due to the pandemic will they?

View quoted message Yeah I’m a bit concerned the vendors I prefer will be booked all up by then so I’m not sure if we should pull the trigger and drop deposits or not. I think you’re right and it’s best to move ahead and make sure we have protocol for postponement clearly addressed in the contracts. Thanks so much I really appreciate it!

I would personally book as much as you can just because everyone is filling up dates fast with couples having to switch and for couples that were already looking at getting married in 2021.

My fiance and I postponed our August 8th wedding to August 2021 back in May. And when we did most places were already filled up. We're just lucky that we had spoken to all of vendors and venue back in April and picked out an alternative date just in case. So when the time did come to postpone our original date, we had a secure second date.

I would make sure when you do sign contracts and give deposits, that there's somewhere in your clause saying that you can switch to another date at no additional cost and that your deposits are good for the switch as well

The few people here that got screwed by Destiny Banquet Hall mentioned they paid by cash because they got a deal. It's not worth it. Pay by credit card so if anything happens, you can call the bank to dispute the charge. The tiny bit of savings you get is not worth the potential risk. I also suggest wedding insurance.

View quoted message Also make this clear to your photographer.... from what I hear from other people (myself included) photographers are the ones that are being most difficult especially trying to add additional fees for rescheduling. There are many photographers/videographers that won’t charge you to re-schedule based on circumstances so keep this in mind

View quoted message Oh my goodness’s such a good point!

If you do end up booking, make sure you put a clause in your contract in the event you may have to re-schedule. But here’s to hoping that Covid is long gone by then.

View quoted message Thanks for the reply. Yes we are hearing of venues on the verge of bankruptcy, and I’m worries about the smaller vendors like decor and flowers and such having a harder time. Hopefully in stage 3 we will have a better idea

We are waiting a bit. We haven't even booked our venue yet. I heard Destiny Banquet Hall went bankrupt, so I feel it's best to wait a bit. And hope that dates are still available after. My hours at work have been cut, and my fiance is finally back at work. I am hoping once they announce what will be open in stage 3, and Ontario moves to stage 3 we can start planning.