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Venues - cash only

V, on September 11, 2019 at 10:12 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 17
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Hi ladies ! I just started the crazy venue search process , hoping to get married next fall. I have one question- is it normal for a venue to only accept cash payments? I only looked into one venue so far, and they wanted a $6000 down payment , and 50% 5 months before the wedding , CASH ONLY. Is this the norm, or will other vendors accept credit cards? I plan on paying in cash or check anyway, I’m just worried about if something unexpected comes up, I’d feel more comfortable having the option to charge if I need to.

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Latest activity by Ocbride2019, on September 21, 2019 at 12:37 AM
  • Mrs. S
    Master November 2019
    Mrs. S ·
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    My venue only takes cashiers checks, which is basically cash. They said they would be willing to take credit if needed but with a fee.
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  • Mrs. Bubba
    VIP September 2019
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    Idk, but get that in writing along with a receipt if you decide to go with that place.

    That seems a bit steep, without knowing the area.
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  • Kat
    Expert May 2019
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    In my experience most venues do accept credit cards, but will charge a fee.
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  • Eri
    Super October 2020
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    I only toured two venues, but researched a TON, and I don't recall any of them only accepting cash payments. For mine, I think we had a cash or check option for the deposit (I hand delivered the check to them), but they accept credit cards for the final payment.

    Being able to pay with a credit card is something I've double-checked for all of our vendors, because we're going to try and earn some travel points! Smiley smile

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  • Julie
    VIP February 2020
    Julie ·
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    Just make sure you get a receipt from them for the payment along with the countersigned contract! I've seen enough Judge Judy to know that much, lol
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  • L
    Dedicated September 2019
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    Mine only takes cash or cashiers checks. My understanding is a lot of venues have converted to that method between excessive credit card fees and fraud issues. I had wanted to basically charge my venue and then pay it off right away to take advantage of the miles, and like you, have the flexibility of a little extra time in case of an emergency, but no such luck.
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  • V
    Savvy June 2021
    V ·
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    Thank you ! Yeah I figured there would be a fee for credit. Like I said, I do plan on paying in cash/check , however life happens sometimes ! I don’t want to risk not being able to come up with the cash, and not having the option to charge if I absolutely have to
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    My venue took both but prefers cash since there would be a 3% charge if they take credit card.
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  • Yam
    VIP September 2019
    Yam ·
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    Ask if they would accept Paypal at least? That way even if you’re paying cash from your bank account, you have proof of payment. At the very least get proof in writing!! There’s too many horror stories to trust anybody.
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  • Erin
    VIP September 2023
    Erin ·
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    All of the venues I'm looking at accept cash, checks, or cards.

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  • Samantha
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    Samantha ·
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    I didn’t look into any places that accepted cash. It’s a liability issue having that much money on site, so they only accept cards or check.
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  • Erin
    Savvy July 2021
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    Mine only takes cash/cashiers checks but our deposit could be credit.
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  • Diana
    VIP December 2019
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    That’s a little weird. I would definitely get everything in writing!!!
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I have never heard of that. We talked to over 30 venues and all accepted credit cards with no extra fee. Same with all our vendors.

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  • Catherine
    VIP November 2019
    Catherine ·
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    No, i would say most venues accept cash or card. Cash saves them the hassle of returned fee's and the card processing fee/tax. some might charge you a card processing fee.

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  • Future Mrs. Danger
    Expert November 2019
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    They must have gotten burnt in the past. That is a pretty aggressive payment structure, too. When is your final payment due?

    The venues we toured, were all fine with checks and credit cards.

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  • Ocbride2019
    Dedicated June 2019
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    My venue took payment though personal checks, which we expected since it was a small place that was privately owned.

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