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Just Said Yes July 2020

Legal side of Coronavirus weddings

Cassaundra, on April 29, 2020 at 1:37 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 7

Hello-

So I rescheduled my wedding from 5.22 to 7.17- and now afraid this means I will need to cancel/reduce again. Bridal/bachelorette cancelled....I see lots of discussions about whether to cancel but has anyone looked up different law. I noticed they included a force majeure clause for unforeseen closures...I live in IL and was looking up different laws but mostly everything I found was case by case. At this point we want to take the money and buy a home and throw a party next year.....Has anyone had any luck in this or gone a LEGAL route

Also- when I first reached out she said I could not get my deposit back of 6500- that it would be a credit and reading the fine print it looks like I will not get back everything we paid- $13,200- we have another payment coming up- which I will not pay and now I'm worried we will be out $13200


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f for any reason beyond its control, including but not limited to unforeseen power outages, strikes, labor disputes, accidents, government requisitions, restrictions or regulations on travel, commodities or supplies, acts of war, acts of God, or any other unforeseeable event or situation beyond the direct control of Operator, operator is unable to perform its duties and obligations under this agreement, such non-performance is excused and operator may terminate this agreement without further liability. Upon termination under this section, Operator agrees to fully transfer all payments/ deposits to a future event date or catering. In no event shall Operator be liable for any damages for any reason in any amount. Patron agrees that if Operator cancels or terminates this agreement for any reason beyond Operator's control, transfer of funds is the sole remedy. If and only if the possibility of relocation to another one of Operator’s sister event locations is available, Operator will give option to transfer event or date.

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Latest activity by Anna, on April 29, 2020 at 7:36 PM
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    It really comes down to what the contract says, since that's what makes it a legally binding agreement. I would suggest maybe seeking a free consult from an attorney, as they would be a much better guide.
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  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
    Kelly ·
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    I think for most contracts (not just weddings) covid-19 isn’t considered an act of god. I know a ton of different industries are having issues with this.
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    Just Said Yes July 2020
    Cassaundra ·
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    Thanks- I just attached it does say government

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    Just Said Yes July 2020
    Cassaundra ·
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    Yes, I have reached out to a few friends, thanks.

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  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
    Kelly ·
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    I think if your venue isn’t legally allowed to operate on the day of your planned wedding then they would have to rebook you for a different day when they are allowed to legally operate. But I can’t imagine them just saying they would give you all if your money back when it could be transferred to a different date.
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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    Hi Cassaundra! Unfortunately that contract language is incredibly explicit, and specifically mentions government restrictions. According to the contract the payments need to be transferred to a future event, and will not be refunded.

    This is pretty consistent with what we're seeing from most wedding vendors - they're being very accommodating in postponing and rescheduling events, but not refunding payments / deposits unless it was stated in your original contract!

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  • Anna
    Super August 2020
    Anna ·
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    We have the same worries and potentially facing a deposit loss of $14k.
    Our contract has an acts of god clause also but it's not as specific as yours.

    My fiance spoke with legal counsel about it today (free consult)- it's worth doing to know your rights in case you need to enter negotiations.
    Our venue won't let us do anything right now.

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