Are you legally set in your wedding planning business? If not, I hope you'll be after you read through this article! I've compiled a list of the 5 contracts every wedding planner needs in order to be legally set. Your main client contract (and your client agreement *might* need some sprucing up with further protection for 2024). As a wedding planner during COVID-19, you're facing a lot of challenges right now. In this article, learn about the five wedding planner contracts you need in your business.

What contracts should wedding planners have?

Between subcontractor agreements, styled shoot agreements, and even privacy terms–these are just a few legal documents you need for your wedding planning business.

In this article, I'll share more about why you should have the following wedding planner contracts:

• Event Planning Contract
• Styled Shoot Agreement
• Independent Contractor Agreement
• Website Privacy Policy
• COVID-19 Liability Waiver

I'm sharing in detail about each of these contracts/agreements/legal documents, and why you need these wedding planner contracts for your event business.

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Ok, let's dive into each legal agreement and WHY you need them for your wedding planner business.

Wedding Planner Contracts: Event Planning Agreement

When you start your wedding planning business–you need to have a contract for your clients to sign.

You know that creating the perfect event is all in the details, such as the venue, the decor, and the catering. When it all comes together and works the way it should, it’s a great experience for all parties. With that said, a smart wedding planner knows that planning ahead and communicating clearly will prevent issues every time.

This Event Planning Agreement is a contract template that clearly defines expectations, terms, and conditions related to the execution of an event.

It includes:

• List of services being provided on behalf of the event
• How, when, and what method payment to render payment
• Cancellation terms for both parties, and
• Termination clause

This event planning contract template for wedding planners also includes the all-important force Majeure clause, which relieves obligations for both parties in the event of a catastrophic and unforeseen issue.

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Styled Shoot Agreement

What's the next wedding planner contract you need to have? It's all about styled shoots.

Styled Shoots are a great way to showcase your work while partnering with awesome event professionals like yourself. 

This Styled Shoot Agreement outlines the role and responsibility of each participating vendor.

Listen, I don't want you to get burned on your next styled shoot. It's because of poor communication and the lack of a legal document in place that shoots go sour.

Let's make sure that what is going to be a fun and creative project doesn't turn it into an unfair nightmare.

As a wedding planner, you're usually the point person for styled shoots and the designer. This styled shoot agreement ensures that every vendor participating understands the nature of the shoot. It also outlines how they can use and share it, and what they get in return for their time and product.

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Independent Contractor Agreement

In your wedding planner business, you need a contractor/freelancer agreement for when you’re hiring someone independent (non-employee) to assist you.

This agreement covers everything from day-of wedding assistants to interns, a copywriter you hire, and even a social media manager.

This contract outlines the work they do for you.

It includes how much you're paying them, who owns the copyright and content, etc. so that you avoid any legal or financial drama.

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Website Privacy Policy

I know you've seen these ALL over the internet, but do you really need a website privacy policy for your wedding planner business?

The answer is YES.

Is your website is collecting personal information from its visitors? Do you have google analytics installed, or are you asking people to sign up for your email list?

Yes? You need a Privacy Policy.

Legally Set's GDPR-compliant Privacy Policy template outlines what type of data you collect, why you collect it, and how you handle the data.

It also outlines a user’s rights under various laws such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Act (GDPR) AND California Online Privacy Protection Act. You definitely need a privacy policy.

A Privacy Policy is a huge step towards protecting your business virtually.

And yes, you need it.

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COVID-19 Liability Waiver

This COVID-19 Liability Waiver is protection for wedding planners whose services involve close physical interactions with the client.

As a wedding planner, this waiver acts as an added level of protection and will serve as proof that your client acknowledges the risks involved in their participation in the service.

Liability issues can arise in your 2024 wedding season with COVID, and therefore you must be legally protected with a COVID-19 liability waiver. While it's perfect for wedding planners, it can also work for hairstylists, makeup artists, photographers, and other vendors who work intimately with a couple on their wedding day.

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So, that's it. Those are the wedding planner contracts you need in your business. Even if you have some of these, it might be time to refresh them.

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