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Category: Caterers

Wedding vendor online reviews: Defamation or the Truth?

September 14, 2015 weddingindustrylaw

Negative online reviews are like Jo, Blaire, Tootie, Natalie, and Ms. Garret- they’re facts of life. Because the law generally allows…

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Posted in: Caterers, Defamation

Gear and Health: What happens when they give out?

December 17, 2014 weddingindustrylaw

What are the legal ramifications when equipment problems or health issues prevent a wedding professional from performing? WHAT HAPPENS IF…

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Posted in: Breach of Contract, Caterers, Contract, DJs, Florist, Limousine/Specialty Car Rental, Officiant, Photo Booth, Planners, Venues, Videography, Wedding Gown Design/Seamstress

Wedding planning checklist

October 6, 2014 weddingindustrylaw

Nothing can be more intimidating than planning your own wedding. At least, that’s what I’ve been told. I’ve never been…

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Posted in: Breach of Contract, Cancellation/Postponement, Caterers, Contract, Copyright/Trademark, DJs, Florist, Misrepresentation/Fraud, Non-Refundable Deposit, Planners, Samuel L. Jackson, Venues, Videography

Wedding vendor contract terms

September 21, 2014 weddingindustrylaw

Did you get a chance to see me speak (x 3) at the Wedding MBA 2014 in Las Vegas? I hope so.…

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Posted in: Breach of Contract, Cake Designers/Bakers, Caterers, Contract, Defamation, DJs, Florist, Limousine/Specialty Car Rental, Photography, Planners, Venues, Videography, Wedding Gown Design/Seamstress

Can wedding venue be liable for pain and suffering due to bad service?

January 27, 2014 weddingindustrylaw

Question (from Anonymous in CA):  Breach of contract from hotel on wedding banquet. Non-performance. Is lawsuit possible for pain and…

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Posted in: Breach of Contract, Caterers, Misrepresentation/Fraud, Non-Refundable Deposit, Venues

Can baker be liable for breach of contract before the wedding?

January 20, 2014 weddingindustrylaw

Question (from Anonymous in PA): Can I sue a wedding vendor for taking my non-refundable deposit ($90) because they closed…

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Posted in: Breach of Contract, Cake Designers/Bakers, Caterers, Contract, Non-Refundable Deposit

Wedding venues working exclusively with preferred vendors

January 12, 2014 weddingindustrylaw

A Wedding Venue in Fairfield, California recently found itself in hot water over its catering policy. According to a story…

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Posted in: Caterers, Contract, Non-Refundable Deposit, Taco Bell, Venues

Three legal tips for starting a wedding business

November 14, 2013 weddingindustrylaw

Congratulations! You’ve decided to make your dream a reality and start a wedding business! With the economy slowly improving and the average…

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Posted in: Cake Designers/Bakers, Caterers, Contract, DJs, Florist, Jeweler, Limousine/Specialty Car Rental, Officiant, Photo Booth, Photography, Planners, Venues, Videography, Wedding Gown Design/Seamstress

Is wedding caterer contractually bound to feed extra attendees?

November 11, 2013 weddingindustrylaw

Question (from anonymous in New York): “I was hired by a consierge company to cater an event. They contracted for…

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Posted in: Breach of Contract, Caterers, Contract

Is caterer entitled to more than deposit if wedding is cancelled?

October 14, 2013 weddingindustrylaw

Question (from anonymous in Florida): “I signed a contract that said a 25% deposit would be non refundable for a…

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Posted in: Breach of Contract, Cancellation/Postponement, Caterers, Contract, Non-Refundable Deposit

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