if the wedding get canclled do i get a refund from a non refunable deposit

In most cases, the venues are will to work with you. It mostly depends on how soon the date is, but your best bet it to talk to them in person. My bm was in the same position with the nonrefundable deposits, the had put down 4k for a deposit and they weren't going to give her the money back. Then, she pulled out the old tears trick and they gave her every cent back! It may seem horrible, but if they give you trouble, then it is worth a shot! Good Luck!!

If the contract says it's non-refundable then you can not count on getting it back...tears my work for some but more often then not it's that the business was able to re-book that date with another couple. So if you are lucky enough they still may have time to fill that slot, they might even have a waiting list so be as polite as you can call right away...more bees with honey, if you know what I mean.

If you haven't done so already please do call/contact all the other wedding professionals right away so that they all have a chance to re-book themselves. That courtesy goes a very long way when it comes to professionals, how they deal with you and if they will even consider a refund, especially when the contract states non-refundable.

One other pointer ~ most times vendors will only deal with the person that signed the contract...so if was your daughter, she will likely have to make that call/visit...tears work best in person anyway (LOL)

Best of Luck!!!!

Unfortunately, nonrefundable normally means that you will not see that money back. The main reason is that they have held that hall for you and now might have trouble booking it after turning people away for that specific date to hold it for your daughter. I am so sorry for your daughter. My next thought would be maybe you could use the hall for a family reunion or something fun like that so you would not be missing out on your money. Once again I hope everything works out for your daughter. I think its great that you are helping her out.

Best Wishes,

Was the whole non-refundable deposit what you put down? Or did you put down more than was required? If you put more down you should get some of it back with the exception of what the initial deposit was asked. Check your contract though, because as it gets closer the amount you could get back lessons. If the non-refundable deposit was the full amount that you put down, unfortunately you won't get it back. $10,000 seems like a lot for a deposit so definitely check your contract. If you can't get it back...go after the ex-fiance for the money. I have heard of and even know someone that took someone to small claims court over the money because it is a lot of money.

If the contract states non-refundable, then you most likely will not get it back. For every date we book, we turn down at least 7 or 8, and if somebody cancels, regardless of the reason why, then we have a date open that we are not able to book that we could have booked somebody else for. Does that make sense?

I agree with an above poster that said to go after the ex-fiance for the money. If he's the one that canceled, you should ask him to give you all the money you put down.

I'm not sure...but I wanted to say that I'm sorry.

I had the same thing happen to me 5 years ago. What a jerk!

Hopefully she'll realize that it wasn't meant to be and she'll find her true love sometime soon.