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February 14, 2024 72 mins

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. 

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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
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