#398 WTF is Force Majeure? Understanding Your Contracts

An episode packed with insights to make you feel like a contract guru. Whether you're negotiating with a caterer or deciphering a DJ's terms, you will be equipped with the knowledge to tackle those contracts with confidence. This is an episode for those of you in the Middle Phase of Planning.  Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full length episodes The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with Access to 6 wedding planning mini courses Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Topics We Covered Legal terminology in plain English Why are contracts so long? What does Indemnity mean? Why can vendors keep the deposit / retainer? What’s the difference between a deposit and retainer? Let’s break down Liability Right to use photos / video What does Force Majeure mean?  Cancellation and rescheduling Who signs it if we are not paying?  2 types of Insurance you need for your wedding About Our Guests KUNBI ODUBOGUN, ESQ. (SHE/HER) — CO-FOUNDER AND PARTNER Kunbi Odubogun is a business attorney, speaker, and digital media expert with over 12 years experience in the creative and legal industries.  LEAH WEINBERG, ESQ. (SHE/HER) — CO-FOUNDER AND PARTNER Leah Weinberg is an attorney, a recovering wedding planner, and the author of The Wedding Roller Coaster. Links We Referenced Leah on IG  Kunbi on IG  Oduberg Law on IG https://perfete.com/ https://legallyset.com/ The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Easy to get in touch with. Email us at [e-mail] or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices