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Professional Wedding Planning Services Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Fill in all bracketed information with the specific details of your event, ensuring that all legal names match those found on government-issued identification.
• Review the scope of services carefully; if you are providing partial planning versus full-service coordination, explicitly list the included tasks in Section 2.
• Both parties must initial each page and sign the final signature block to ensure the document is enforceable in your jurisdiction.

1. Parties & Definitions

This Agreement is entered into on this [Day] day of [Month], [Year] (the "Effective Date"), by and between:

Planner: [Planner/Company Name], located at [Planner Business Address] ("Planner"). Client: [Client Name 1] and [Client Name 2], residing at [Client Address] ("Client").

The "Event" shall refer to the wedding of the Client, scheduled to take place on [Event Date] at [Venue Name and Address].

2. Scope of Services

Planner agrees to provide the following services: [ ] Full-Service Planning [ ] Partial Planning [ ] Day-of Coordination [ ] Other: [__________]

Planner shall act as a consultant and coordinator. Planner does not act as an employee of the Client.

3. Compensation and Payment Terms

The total fee for services is $[__________].

• Retainer: A non-refundable retainer of $[__________] is due upon signing this Agreement to secure the Event Date.
• Installments: The remaining balance shall be paid in [Number] installments due on [Date 1], [Date 2], and [Date 3].
• Late Fees: Payments received more than [Number] days past the due date will incur a late fee of [Percentage]% per month.

4. Cancellation and Rescheduling

• Cancellation by Client: If the Client cancels the Event, the retainer is forfeited. If cancellation occurs within [Number] days of the Event, the full remaining balance is due.
• Rescheduling: If the Client reschedules, the Planner will attempt to accommodate the new date. If the Planner is unavailable, the Agreement will be treated as a cancellation by the Client.
• Cancellation by Planner: If the Planner cannot perform due to unforeseen circumstances, the Planner shall refund all monies paid, including the retainer, and assist in finding a suitable replacement.

5. Expenses

The Client is responsible for all third-party vendor costs (e.g., catering, floral, venue). The Planner is not responsible for the performance or financial obligations of third-party vendors. Any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Planner on behalf of the Client must be pre-approved in writing by the Client.

6. Limitation of Liability

The Planner’s total liability for any claims arising out of this Agreement shall be limited to the total fees paid by the Client to the Planner under this Agreement. The Planner is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

7. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform their obligations if such failure is caused by events beyond their reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, government regulations, or pandemics.

8. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State/Province of []. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [].

Signature & Acknowledgment

Planner Signature: __________ Printed Name: [] Title: [] Date: [__________]

Client 1 Signature: __________ Printed Name: [] Date: []

Client 2 Signature: __________ Printed Name: [] Date: []

Legal Disclaimer: This document is a general framework and does not constitute formal legal advice. Wedding industry regulations vary by location; consult with a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction to ensure this contract meets local legal requirements and specific business needs.