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Melissa
Master March 2018

Can venue change pricing?

Melissa, on April 29, 2017 at 7:53 AM Posted in Planning 0 16

Long story short, my fh works for one of the big wedding venue companies in our area, and where he works is where we're getting married. Because of this we're getting a pretty decent discount.

FH hasn't been happy there for some time, and he's been really considering leaving.

My question is, we have had a signed contract including our discounted pricing for almost a year now. We have given them payments and everything. If fh were to leave are they legally allowed to change the pricing on our contract if it's signed? We are in no way trying to take advantage of anyone, and we were never expecting this much of a discount when we decided on this venue. It's been within the last couple of months that fh has really been wanting to leave and he's been trying to stick it out until the wedding but he really doesn't think he's going to make it 11 more months.

16 Comments

Latest activity by Mrs. Coakley, on April 29, 2017 at 2:47 PM
  • MrsCtobe
    Dedicated September 2018
    MrsCtobe ·
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    Read the fine print of your contract. Look for something about how "prices are subject to change without notice"

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  • FMR2018
    Master October 2018
    FMR2018 ·
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    I would double check that your contract doesn't mention employment as a condition for that discount.

    If it's not written that he needs to maintain employment with the company they can't change a contract.

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  • N
    Dedicated May 2017
    Nicole ·
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    I would start by looking very carefully at the contract wording. My venue has a clause that says they may back out of a contract. This is so they are not responsible for hosting our wedding if the venue burns down. But, like you, we got a sizable employee discount, and I'm pretty sure the venue would charge us if my fiancé quit.

    So, start with looking carefully at the contract and go from there.

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  • Melissa
    Master March 2018
    Melissa ·
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    Thanks everyone! It's not like we couldn't afford it if they took it away, I just want to be prepared from a what's legal standpoint if we decide to move forward

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  • MissWtoMrsH
    VIP July 2017
    MissWtoMrsH ·
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    Read the contract, however my other concern would be him leaving and still using the venue. I personally would be afraid of how my wedding would run or the service that would be provided. Sometimes ending relationships can cause issues if not done properly.

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  • S. Suarez
    Super March 2018
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    Read your contract carefully. I also agree with @MissWtoMrsH I'd be concerned that they'd be too bitter and make everything go wrong the day of. Best wishes!

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  • Melissa
    Master March 2018
    Melissa ·
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    This is the only thing in my contract regarding pricing

    I just realized you can't read that. It just says "the above prices, conditions, and specifications are hereby accepted"


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  • PerfectlyPolin
    VIP September 2017
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    I would be more concerned about the service you would get on the day of your wedding if your FH was to quit. Given that your wedding is less than a year away I would probably tell him to stick it out even if it's just for piece of mind that none spills wine on you or doesn't season your dinners properly.

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  • J. Clo
    Master May 2018
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    I'd be more concerned about the quality of service than the contract. If he is leaving in good terms (ex. Found an amazing opportunity they could never offer him) that is one thing. Anything else though I'd be very concerned

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
    annakay511 ·
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    I am pretty sure they would not give him an employee discount if he was no longer an employee. Also, would there be awkwardness? If he leaves, will they still be happy to host your wedding and give good service?

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  • Melissa
    Master March 2018
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    I'm actually not super concerned about the wedding running smoothly. This is the top company in the area and they take their business very seriously, regardless. And it's not technically and employee discount. Not all of their properties offer it, his boss who is part owner of this property gave us special pricing. It doesn't show a discount on our contract, it shows the price that they're giving to us for.

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  • Madelayna
    VIP September 2017
    Madelayna ·
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    I feel like based on what you've said so far they wouldn't change it. They'd sure look like asses if they did. Does it say anything about them being able to cancel on their terms?

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  • Melissa
    Master March 2018
    Melissa ·
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    @madelyn nope! I read it three times this morning. The only thing it says regarding price is the thing I previously posted.

    Plus, it's not like he's leaving tomorrow. He hasn't even applied anywhere yet. We're just trying to be prepared.

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  • Che
    Super June 2017
    Che ·
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    Does it states "employee discount " if so, if he's no longer an employee he no longer may qualify for the discount

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  • Melissa
    Master March 2018
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    @che no it does not say anything about employee discount

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  • Mrs. Coakley
    Master June 2017
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    They definitely should honor the pricing agreed upon in the contract, but just make sure

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