Financial Wedding Contract

FINANCIAL WEDDING CONTRACT

Parties and Contract Date

This Financial Wedding Contract ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Wedding Financial Manager: with business address , and Client Name(s): (collectively, the "Parties").

Effective Date: .

Recitals

WHEREAS the Client intends to plan and produce a wedding and related events (the "Event"); and WHEREAS the Wedding Financial Manager is engaged to provide financial planning, budget management, vendor payment oversight, and related financial services as set forth in this Agreement.

Scope of Financial Services

The Manager shall provide the following services: development of a detailed budget; monitoring and reconciliation of vendor invoices and payments; management of deposits and retainers paid to third-party vendors; preparation of payment schedules; and consultation on payment prioritization and contingency funding (collectively, the "Services"). Services do not include vendor contracting or creative/event planning unless specifically set out in an attached addendum.

Budget and Itemized Costs

The Parties agree the preliminary itemized budget will be as follows. All amounts are estimates until invoices are paid and reconciled.

Payment Terms and Schedule

The Client shall pay the Manager a non-refundable retainer in the amount of upon execution of this Agreement. Subsequent payments will be made according to the schedule below unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Credit Card Check Bank Transfer Cash

Late payments shall incur interest at the rate of on outstanding balances, plus any costs of collection, including reasonable attorney fees.

Manager Duties and Authority

The Manager is authorized to receive invoices and make payments on behalf of the Client only to the extent expressly authorized in writing by the Client. The Manager shall keep accurate financial records, provide periodic reconciliations, and obtain prior written approval from the Client for any single expenditure exceeding .

Client Responsibilities

The Client shall provide timely approvals, maintain sufficient funds for vendor payments, and deliver any required payment instruments. The Client authorizes the Manager to access payment accounts only for the purpose of facilitating vendor payments under this Agreement if a separate written authorization is executed.

Cancellation, Refunds and Termination

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for material breach upon written notice if the breach remains uncured for 14 days. Termination by the Client does not relieve the Client of liability for payments due for Services performed and non-refundable deposits paid to third-party vendors. The Manager's sole obligation upon termination is to provide an accounting of funds and return any Client funds in the Manager's possession after deducting authorized expenses and outstanding fees.

Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

The Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Manager from any claims arising from the Client's directives or failure to provide timely funds. Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, the Manager's liability for direct damages arising out of this Agreement is limited to the total fees paid to the Manager under this Agreement.

Confidentiality

The Parties agree that financial data, vendor pricing, and Client personal financial information are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as required to perform the Services or required by law. Confidential information shall be returned or destroyed upon termination upon request.

Default Remedies

In the event of default by the Client, the Manager may suspend Services, withhold further vendor payments, and pursue collection of amounts due. The Client remains responsible for any vendor cancellation fees or penalties incurred as a result of non-payment.

Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement must be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to a different address as either Party may designate by written notice.

Amendments and Entire Agreement

This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction of the Manager's principal place of business, without regard to choice of law principles.

Additional Provisions / Notes

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