A useful vendor comparison looks past the headline quote
Hours & staffing
Compare the number of service hours, assistants and setup or teardown responsibilities.
Travel & overtime
Ask what triggers additional travel, parking or overtime charges and how those are calculated.
Deliverables
For photo, video, décor or stationery, write down what is actually delivered and when.
Change terms
Understand date changes, cancellation terms, minimum guest counts and final-decision deadlines.
Write down the answers before the wedding week
- Exact service date, locations and coverage hours
- Deposit, interim payments and final-balance deadline
- Taxes, gratuities, service charges, delivery and travel
- What happens if timing runs late or guest count changes
- Who is responsible for setup, cleanup and venue access
- Cancellation, postponement and replacement-provider terms
This is planning guidance, not legal advice. Read the actual agreement and ask the vendor about anything that is unclear before signing.
