hi everyone Im new to this and am unsure how to go about things. We have found a reception venue we like and have been asked to pay a deposit. It doesnt seem right to me to pay a deposit until weve seen a contract,is this how it works.
CommentAuthorx~Hails~x
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Most places give the contract once you've paid the deposit hunni! But if your unsure you can ask to see it first before handing over the cash
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CommentAuthorJackieFC
When I booked my venue we viewed it, and they pencilled our name in on the date we wanted, and we received a contract in the post and had to make a despoti payment within 2 weeks :) I would definitely want a contract before paying though
CommentAuthorbarbie86
I got a copy of the contract before signing anything or handing over any cash; I personally wouldn't pay out anything until I knew exactly what I was paying for. I'd also suggest paying by credit card if possible as it affords you more protection.
My venue probably hated me lol because I had literally everything, including food and drink packages (which were bespoke) written into the contract; I didn't want to pay out a lot of money only for them to try to up prices/make changes nearer the time.
CommentAuthorTatty
When we booked we filled in a booking form and they confirmed the date was available, we then payed a deposit and a week later received our contract through the post. The only thing we got when we paid the deposit was a receipt and a confirmation email. x
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We did the same as JackieFC, they pencilled us in, then when i said i wanted to go ahead with it, they sent us the contract in the post. They were really good, as they normally expect the deposit inside 2 weeks, but i explained we wouldn't have access to the funds for another month, and they were happy to extend the time, while still keeping our booking.
CommentAuthorTori
I asked them to email me a copy of the contract to review before I paid a deposit x
CommentAuthorShirleygirly
I got my contract once I'd handed over the money. We reviewed it together, I signed, she signed, took a photocopy for herself and I took it that day.
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CommentAuthorMrsK2b
We paid the deposit before we left our venue and by the time we got home we had our contract via email.
It all depends on the venue. I knew straight away that it was perfect for us.
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CommentAuthormillz090
We negotiated for a few weeks over drinks package, room prices and discount so when i finally paid the deposit i had all the emails confirming prices anyway and then the contract followed.
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