I generally require a 50% non-refundable deposit for all weddings and outdoor events. I do allow the forfeited deposit to be applied toward a mutually acceptable make-up date. During the pandemic, I have returned many deposits without questions. Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT
On Thu, Aug 19, 2021 at 5:04 PM Don Veino via Contra Callers < [email protected]> wrote: > Hi, to tail off what Donna said regarding your time investment - that's > what I think is fair in such a situation. > > I'm sure many of us do events where you're supporting dance community > friends for a special life event in a venue you know well. These gigs are > where you're lucky to break even after expenses, but it's much the same > effort as for a regular series gig. For these, "no contract" likely makes > sense. > > Then there's the random person's "I want to have a [square | contra] dance > for my wedding" gig where you need to spend much more time upfront and be > clear about expectations both ways - IMO that's where a contract (or > "Agreement" = both sides' responsibilities) helps. There's likely quite a > bit of discussion with clients regarding their vision, what the programming > would actually look like, sound requirements (with considerations and time > spent outside the dancing portion, including ceremony venue speech & music, > reception toast, etc.), schedule queries plus booking of musicians, what > facility arrangements need to be covered (e.g.: power outlet(s) and where? > performer meals?) and so forth. Putting all that in one compact agreed > document can foster clarity for all. > > A recent outdoor wedding gig during this period involved 3 event dates > (re-)planned over 18 months, requiring coordination of all involved parties > for each date. As it turned out, the final date fell squarely within our > governor's determined "safe" and "open" window for our state. We had a plan > for distanced music and outdoor "podded" dancing. The client still decided > to cancel the gig (but NOT their wedding). All agreed it was for the best > yet hours of effort were spent. The talent shouldn't be the only party > shouldering the risk/cost in such a situation. > > -Don > > On Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 7:17 AM Mary Collins via Contra Callers < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> May have been talked about already so forgive me if it has. I have been >> contracted to call a wedding in Oct. Currently covid numbers are rising in >> my area and the bride, groom and I have talked about vaccines (yes), >> alcohol (no) and what if. >> >> Normally I do not require a deposit but I do expect payment upon arrival >> at venue. The question is: what to request as cancellation payment. >> >> What do others put in your contracts regarding this? >> >> Thanks in advance. >> Mary Collins >> _______________________________________________ >> Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to >> [email protected] >> > _______________________________________________ > Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >
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