Wedding Event Planning Template

WEDDING EVENT PLANNING AGREEMENT

Parties and Recitals

WHEREAS, Planner Name: is engaged in the business of providing wedding planning, coordination, design and vendor management services; and

WHEREAS, Client Name: desires to retain Planner to provide wedding planning and event coordination services for the event described below; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows.

Event Information

Event Date:    |   Event Location:

Scope of Services

Planner shall provide the services described below and any additional services agreed in writing. Planner will act as the coordinator of the services and vendors specifically retained for the event and will perform those duties with reasonable care, skill, and professional judgment consistent with industry standards.

Full planning & design    Partial planning    Day-of coordination    Vendor management   

Payment Terms

Total Fee: $. The Total Fee includes Planner's professional fees and any services set forth in the Scope of Work unless otherwise itemized below.

Deposit Due Date: (deposit is non-refundable except as expressly provided below).

Balance Due Date: . Payments not received by the Balance Due Date shall be considered late.

Late Fee: . Interest shall accrue on overdue amounts at the rate set forth above or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less. Client is also responsible for any costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys' fees.

Credit/Debit Card    Check    Bank Transfer

Term and Termination

Agreement Term Start Date: and Term End Date: , unless earlier terminated as provided below.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other party at least days prior to the requested termination date. Termination for cause for a material breach shall be effective if the breaching party fails to cure the breach within days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach.

Cancellation by Client within 180 days of the Event Date will result in forfeiture of the deposit and may incur additional cancellation fees to compensate Planner for lost opportunities and costs. Cancellation fees, if any, will be:

Confidentiality

Definition: "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by one party to the other in connection with the services, including but not limited to budgets, vendor rates, guest lists, design concepts, and proprietary planning materials. Confidential Information does not include information that (i) is or becomes public other than by breach of this Agreement; (ii) is rightfully received from a third party without restriction; or (iii) is independently developed without use of Confidential Information.

Obligation: Each party shall protect and maintain the confidentiality of the other party's Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than reasonable care. The obligations of confidentiality shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years.

Insurance; Indemnification; Limitation of Liability

Planner will maintain appropriate professional liability and general liability insurance where commercially available. Client agrees to secure and maintain any event-specific liability insurance required by the venue and shall provide evidence of such insurance upon request.

Indemnification: Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold Planner and its employees harmless from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Client's negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the event or the acts or omissions of third-party vendors engaged by Client directly.

Limitation of Liability: Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, Planner's liability for damages under this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the Total Fee paid by Client to Planner under this Agreement. In no event shall Planner be liable for special, consequential, punitive, or incidental damages.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising out of this Agreement through negotiation. If negotiation fails, the parties agree that any unresolved controversy will be submitted to mediation prior to commencing litigation. If mediation is unsuccessful, either party may pursue any remedy available at law or in equity.

Entire Agreement; Amendments

Integration: This Agreement, including any attachments or written proposals incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior discussions, proposals, and agreements, whether written or oral.

Amendment: Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties to be effective.

Miscellaneous

Assignment: Neither party may assign its rights or delegate its duties under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Notices: All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a party may designate by written notice.

Contact and Billing Information

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