Premier Weddings of Utah Magazine Fall 2017 | Page 26

What is your payment policy?
While on the subject of pricing, discuss when and how
you are to pay. Most caterers will require some sort of
deposit when you sign your contract. You haven’t truly
booked your caterer until this payment is received. It is
also important to avoid late fees.
When is my final count date?
The final count date is the last day to tell your caterer
how many to prepare for. It will save you money and
stress to have this number as accurate as possible.
Make sure you are clear on this day so you can give
the caterer the number.
What is your cancellation policy?
There are a number of things that could come up that
could cause you to cancel your caterer even if you are
not calling off the wedding. Make sure you know the
cancellation policy when you sign the contract. Think
of it as Murphy’s Law wedding repellant.
What if my event runs over?
Have this conversation with your caterer before all
your guests are stuck in traffic. Again, no one plans for
their wedding to run behind and the odds are, it won’t.
But, just to be safe, ask about their policy just in case.
Review question #6 for further explanation.
What is your policy on cleanup?
This is probably the last thing every bride thinks
of in wedding planning. First, have a discussion on
exactly what is considered clean up and who will be
responsible for this service. Then, clarify who will
clean up and when the cleanup will occur. While
you’re at it, discuss what to do with the leftovers.
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