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Spring Bridal Guide
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Get hitched without a hitch!
Your wedding is one of the most memorable
days of your life. To pull off the big
day of your dreams, it is important to have
a plan in place.
Th e average engagement in the United
States lasts 16 months - this may seem like
a lot of time, but with so many details to
account for, it will fl y by. Weddings have
many moving parts, so couples need to
prioritize and prepare for the unexpected
in case their big day doesn’t go exactly as
they’d hoped.
To ensure that your special day goes
as smoothly as possible, keep these tips
in mind:
Vet your vendors
Couples have to rely on many different
vendors - from caterers and transportation
companies to florists and
venues. Depending on so many different
people can leave room for error -
just ask the couple whose DJ couldn’t
make the reception because he was in
jail.
To protect your investment, make sure
trust is established between you and your
vendors. Start by thoroughly researching
potential vendors, including talking to
past customers, to ensure they are reputable.
Th en follow up with them throughout
the planning process to make sure you are
still on the same page.
Don’t lose out on your deposits
According to the Brides American
Wedding Study, the average cost of
a wedding in 2018 was more than
$44,000. Clearly, a wedding is a significant
fi nancial investment. To protect
against potential losses, couples should
use a credit card instead of a check or
debit card whenever possible for deposits.
In the event something happens, a
credit card payment is easier to recoup
than cash.
Say “I do” to expert help
Planning a wedding is no easy feat - it is
quite literally a full-time job. Couples can
make the process a lot easier by hiring a
wedding planner to make sure everything
is covered. Th ese experts will use their
experience and many talents - like communication
and planning skills, negotiation
and problem-solving - to help your
wedding dreams become a reality.
Invest in peace of mind
Because you can’t guarantee that everything
will go right on your big day, wedding
insurance solution providers like
WedSafe can help protect your investment
with wedding insurance. Investing
in wedding insurance, on average, costs
less than half of your three-tiered wedding
cake. Wedding insurance generally
comes in two forms:
• Wedding Cancellation Insurance. Th is
coverage off ers protection if a couple
needs to cancel or reschedule their wedding
in the event of issues like severe
weather, a sudden illness or venue closure.
• Wedding Liability Insurance. Th is type
of coverage, which is now required by
many venues, helps protect an insured
if they are held liable for property damage
or bodily injury. It can also off er host
liquor liability to protect against alcohol
related accidents. And these things
happen more oft en than you’d think.
Th is information is provided for general
informational purposes only and is
not intended to provide individualized
business, insurance or legal advice. All
descriptions, summaries or highlights of
coverage are for general informational
purposes only and do not amend, alter
or modify the actual terms or conditions
of any insurance policy. Coverage is governed
only by the terms and conditions of
the relevant policy.
— BPT
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