Wedding Planning Services Agreement by G Murphy

PhotoOp Studios LLC WEDDING PLANNING SERVICES AGREEMENT This Wedding Planning Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of _________ __, 20____ (the “Effective Date”) by and between _____________________, a _______________________ [individual/corporation/partnership/etc.] (the “Wedding Planner”), and _______________________ and _______________________, (collectively the “Wedding Couple,” and together with the Planner, the “Parties”).

RECITALS WHEREAS, the Wedding Planner is actively engaged in the business of planning and coordinating weddings; WHEREAS, the Wedding Couple wishes to engage the Wedding Planner as an independent contractor for the purpose of planning and coordinating the Wedding Couple’s wedding on _________ __, 20____ in ___________________________ [enter wedding location (e.g., Los Angeles, California] (the “Wedding”) and completing certain specified tasks on the terms and conditions set forth below; WHEREAS, the Wedding Planner wishes to provide the Wedding Services (as defined below) at the Wedding in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and WHEREAS, each Party is duly authorized and capable of entering into this Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and benefits contained herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

PURPOSE

The Wedding Couple hereby engages the Wedding Planner, and the Wedding Planner hereby accepts such engagement, to provide the services described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, for the Wedding (the “Wedding Services”).

COMPENSATION

The total compensation for the Wedding Services shall be as set forth in Exhibit A.

DATE, TIME, PLACE, AND NUMBER OF GUESTS

The date, time, and place of the Wedding shall be as set forth in the Wedding Information Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit B and made a part hereof.

RESPONSIBILITIES a) Of the Wedding Planner. The Wedding Planner agrees to do each of the following: i.

Perform the Wedding Services set forth in this Agreement and Exhibit A.

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ii.

Devote as much productive time, energy, and ability to the performance of its duties hereunder as may be necessary to provide the Wedding Services in a timely and productive manner.

iii.

Perform the Wedding Services in accordance with applicable laws, and with professional diligence and skill, using fully-trained, skilled, competent, and experienced personnel.

iv.

Be available at reasonable times and places to advise and counsel the Wedding Couple with respect to the Wedding and on all matters detailed in Exhibit A to this Agreement.

Use best efforts to supervise and coordinate the Wedding and to keep the Wedding Couple apprised of the status of the Wedding Services.

vi.

(Optional) [OTHER AGREED-ON RESPONSIBILITIES.] _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

b) Of the Wedding Couple. The Wedding Couple agrees to do each of the following: i.

Engage the Wedding Planner as an independent contractor to provide the Wedding Services set forth in Exhibit A.

ii.

Provide relevant information to assist the Wedding Planner with the performance of the Wedding Services, including the provision of a list of the contact information for all vendors and service providers at least ________ (____) days prior to the Wedding.

iii.

Keep the Wedding Planner apprised of the selection or modification of any vendors and service providers.

iv.

Be responsible for the execution of all contracts with vendors and service providers and the timely payment thereunder.

Be responsible for the purchase of all items needed for the Wedding.

vi.

Satisfy all of the Wedding Plannerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasonable requests for assistance in its performance of the Wedding Services.

vii.

(Optional) [OTHER AGREED-ON RESPONSIBILITIES.] ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

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PARTIES’ REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES a) The Parties each represent and warrant as follows: i.

Each Party has the full power, authority, and right to perform its obligations under the Agreement.

ii.

This Agreement is a legal, valid, and binding obligation of each Party, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms (except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and equitable remedies).

b) The Wedding Planner hereby represents and warrants as follows: i.

The Wedding Planner has the experience and ability to provide the Wedding Services required by this Agreement.

ii.

To the best of the Wedding Planner’s knowledge, there is no outstanding contract, commitment, agreement, or legal impediment of any kind that conflicts with this Agreement or that might limit, restrict, or impair the Wedding Planner’s obligations hereunder.

iii.

The Wedding Planner has the sole right to control and direct the means, details, manner, and method by which the Wedding Services will be performed.

iv.

The Wedding Services shall be performed in accordance with standards prevailing in the Wedding Planner’s industry, and shall further be performed in accordance with and shall not violate any applicable laws, rules, or regulations, and the Wedding Planner shall obtain all permits, licenses, or permissions required to comply with such standards, laws, rules, or regulations.

The Wedding Services shall be performed by the Wedding Planner or the Wedding Planner’s staff and the Wedding Planner is responsible for paying all ordinary and necessary expenses of its staff.

c) The Wedding Couple hereby represents and warrants as follows: i.

The Wedding Couple will make timely payments to the Wedding Planner under this Agreement and as detailed in Exhibit A hereto.

ii.

The Wedding Couple shall notify the Wedding Planner of any material changes to the Wedding affecting the Wedding Planner’s obligations under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any changes to the time, date, location, or guest count of the Wedding, at least ________ (____) [days][hours] prior to implementing such changes.

iii.

The Wedding Couple shall provide such other assistance to the Wedding Planner as it deems reasonable and appropriate.

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TERM

This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date and, unless otherwise terminated in accordance with Section 7 of this Agreement, will continue until the Wedding Services have been completed and the Wedding Planner has been paid in full for the Wedding Services (the “Term”)[; provided, however, that in no event shall this Agreement remain effective for longer than ___________ years].

TERMINATION; RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER TERMINATION a) This Agreement may be terminated: i.

By either Party for a material breach of any provision of this Agreement by the other Party, if the other Party’s material breach is not cured within ________ (____) days of receipt of written notice thereof.

ii.

By the Wedding Couple on provision of ________ (____) days written notice to the Wedding Planner, with or without cause; provided, however, that if the Wedding Couple terminates the Agreement less than ________ (____) days prior to the Wedding, the Wedding Couple shall[, except in the case of termination due to cancellation of the Wedding arising from a death in the immediate family of the Wedding Couple or a delay or failure to perform resulting from a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 15 of this Agreement),] forfeit any payments, including the Deposit (as defined in Exhibit A), already made to the Wedding Planner and shall immediately pay any remaining balance of the Wedding Planning Fee (as defined in Exhibit A), to the Wedding Planner. The Wedding Planner acknowledges and agrees that, following the Wedding Couple’s payment of the foregoing, no other compensation, of any nature or type, shall be payable hereunder following the termination of this Agreement by the Wedding Couple pursuant to Section 7a)ii.

iii.

By the Wedding Couple at any time and without prior notice, if the Wedding Planner is convicted of any crime or offense, fails or refuses to comply with the reasonable directives of the Wedding Couple, or is guilty of serious misconduct in connection with performance under this Agreement.

iv.

By the Wedding Planner upon written notice if the Wedding Planner is unable to accommodate a Material Wedding Change (as defined in Section 8 of this Agreement).

(Optional)[By the Wedding Planner upon written notice if the Wedding Couple fails to pay the Deposit. In the event of such termination, the Wedding Planner shall be released and discharged from any obligations and liabilities under this Agreement.]

b) Responsibilities after Termination i.

Of Wedding Couple. Except as otherwise provided, following the termination of this Agreement, the Wedding Couple shall promptly pay the Wedding Planner according to the terms of Exhibit A for any Wedding 4

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Services rendered before the effective date of the termination; provided, however, that no payment shall be payable to the Wedding Planner if (i) prohibited under applicable government law, regulation, or policy, or (ii) if the Wedding Planner is guilty of serious misconduct in connection with performance under this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided, the Wedding Planner acknowledges and agrees that no other compensation, of any nature or type, shall be payable hereunder following the termination of this Agreement. ii.

Of Wedding Planner. Except as otherwise provided, following the termination of this Agreement, the Wedding Planner shall promptly refund the Wedding Couple any payments [,excluding the Deposit, ]already made by the Wedding Couple according to the terms of Exhibit A for any Wedding Services that have not been rendered before the effective date of the termination.

MATERIAL CHANGES TO WEDDING.

The Wedding Couple understands and agrees that any change to the time, date, and/or location of the Wedding (as set forth on Exhibit B hereto) or any increase in the number of anticipated guests (as set forth on Exhibit B hereto) by more than ________ percent (___%) (each a “Material Wedding Change”) made after the Effective Date may (i) cause the Wedding Planner to become unable or unavailable to provide the Wedding Services, (ii) impact the quality of the Wedding Services, or (iii) result in the need for the provision of services in addition to the Wedding Services. The Wedding Planner agrees to make reasonable efforts to accommodate a Material Wedding Change; provided, however, that, in the event an accommodation cannot be made by the Wedding Planner following a Material Wedding Change, the Wedding Planner may, at its sole option, terminate this Agreement upon provision of written notice to the Wedding Couple. In the event an accommodation can be made by the Wedding Planner following a Material Wedding Change but only upon the provision of services in addition to the Wedding Services, such additional services and the costs associated therewith shall be determined and agreed-on by the Parties at the time of any such Material Wedding Change.

(Optional)[ADD-ON SERVICES

If the Wedding Couple requests to supplement the Wedding Services with the purchase of Add-on Services (as defined in Exhibit A) offered by the Wedding Planner, and the Wedding Planner agrees and is able to fulfill such request, the Add-on Services shall be billed to the Wedding Couple at the rates set forth in Exhibit A hereto.]

10 (Optional) PROMOTIONAL RIGHTS The Wedding Couple hereby grants the Wedding Planner the limited perpetual right and permission to use, publish, and exhibit, including, but not limited to, on the internet and in publications, any pictures, portraits, digital images, or photographs of the Wedding Couple and details of the Wedding solely for the promotion and advertisement of the Wedding Planner’s business.] 5 PhotoOp Studios LLC Wedding Planning Services Agreement

11 (Optional)[DISCLAIMER The Wedding Planner expressly waives any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose of any product, good, service, vendor, or service provider recommended or used by the Wedding Planner in connection with the Wedding.]

12 OTHER ACTIVITIES During the Term, the Wedding Planer is free to engage in other independent contracting activities; provided, however, the Wedding Planner shall not accept work, enter into contracts, or accept obligations inconsistent or incompatible with the Wedding Planner’s obligations or the scope of Wedding Services to be rendered for the Wedding Couple pursuant to this Agreement. The Wedding Planner may delegate incidental responsibilities to the Wedding Planner’s staff; provided, however, that primary responsibility for fulfilling the terms of this Agreement shall remain with the Wedding Planner.

13 INDEMNIFICATION a) Of Wedding Couple by Wedding Planner. The Wedding Planner shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Wedding Couple from and against any and all damages, liabilities, costs, expenses, claims, and/or judgments, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and disbursements (collectively, the “Claims”) that the Wedding Couple may suffer from or incur and that arise or result primarily from (i) any gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Wedding Planner arising from or connected with the Wedding Planner’s carrying out of the duties required under this Agreement, or (ii) the Wedding Planner’s breach of any of its obligations, agreements, or duties under this Agreement; provided, however, such Claims do not result from or arise out of the actions or inactions of the Wedding Couple. b) Of Wedding Planner by Wedding Couple. The Wedding Couple shall indemnify and hold harmless the Wedding Planner from and against all Claims that it may suffer from or incur and that arise or result primarily from the Wedding Couple’s breach of any of its obligations, agreements, or duties under this Agreement; provided, however, such Claims do not result from or arise out of the actions or inactions of the Wedding Planner.

14 NATURE OF RELATIONSHIP The Wedding Planner agrees to provide the Wedding Services hereunder solely as an independent contractor. The Parties agree that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a joint venture, partnership, franchise, agency, employer/employee, or similar relationship between the Parties, or as authorizing either Party to act as the agent of the other. The Wedding Planer is and will remain an independent contractor in its relationship to the Wedding Couple. The Wedding Couple shall not be responsible for withholding taxes with respect to the Wedding Planner’s compensation hereunder. The Wedding Planner shall be solely responsible for the payment of all income, social 6 PhotoOp Studios LLC Wedding Planning Services Agreement

security, employment-related, or other taxes incurred as a result of the performance of the Wedding Services by the Wedding Planner under this Agreement and for all obligations, reports, and timely notifications relating to such taxes. The Wedding Planner shall have no claim against the Wedding Couple hereunder or otherwise for vacation pay, sick leave, retirement benefits, social security, worker’s compensation, health or disability benefits, unemployment insurance benefits, or employee benefits of any kind. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any obligation between either Party and a third party.

15 FORCE MAJEURE A Party shall not be considered in breach of or in default under this Agreement on account of, and shall not be liable to the other Party for, any delay or failure to perform its obligations hereunder by reason of fire, earthquake, flood, explosion, strike, riot, war, terrorism, or similar event beyond that Party’s reasonable control (each a “Force Majeure Event”); provided, however, if a Force Majeure Event occurs, the affected Party shall, as soon as practicable: a) notify the other Party of the Force Majeure Event and its impact on performance under this Agreement; and b) use reasonable efforts to resolve any issues resulting from the Force Majeure Event and perform its obligations hereunder.

16 ASSIGNMENT This Agreement may not be assigned by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, except that the Wedding Planner may transfer the right to receive any amounts that may be payable to it for the Wedding Services under this Agreement, which transfer will be effective only after receipt by the Wedding Couple of written notice of such assignment or transfer

17 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS All references in this Agreement to the Parties shall be deemed to include, as applicable, a reference to their respective successors and assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Parties.

18 MODIFICATION This Agreement may be supplemented, amended, or modified only by the mutual agreement of the Parties, which agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

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19 NOTICE Any notice or other communication provided for herein or given hereunder to a Party hereto shall be in writing and shall be given in person, by overnight courier, or by mail (registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return-receipt requested) to the respective Parties as follows: If to the Wedding Couple: __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ If to the Wedding Planner: __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

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20 GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of______________. In the event that litigation results from or arises out of this Agreement or the performance thereof, the Parties agree to reimburse the prevailing Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasonable attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees, court costs, and all other expenses, whether or not taxable by the court as costs, in addition to any other relief to which the prevailing Party may be entitled.

21 NO IMPLIED WAIVER The failure of either Party to insist on strict performance of any covenant or obligation under this Agreement, regardless of the length of time for which such failure continues, shall not be deemed a waiver of such Party's right to demand strict compliance in the future. No consent or waiver, express or implied, to or of any breach or default in the performance of any obligation under this Agreement shall constitute a consent or waiver to or of any other breach or default in the performance of the same or any other obligation.

22 SEVERABILITY Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, but this Agreement will be reformed, construed, and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provisions had never been contained herein.

23 COUNTERPARTS/ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. For purposes of this Agreement, use of a facsimile, e-mail, or other electronic medium shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.

24 ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the final, complete, and exclusive statement of the agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all other prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, both written and oral, between the Parties.

25 HEADINGS Headings used in this Agreement are provided for convenience only and shall not be used to construe meaning or intent. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] 9 PhotoOp Studios LLC Wedding Planning Services Agreement

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. WEDDING COUPLE

[WEDDING COUPLE]

By: Name: __________________________________ By: Name: __________________________________

WEDDING PLANNER

[WEDDING PLANNER] By: Name: _____________________________________ Title: ______________________________________

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EXHIBIT A (SAMPLE) SERVICES, COMPENSATION, AND SPECIFICATIONS

26 WEDDING SERVICES In exchange for the Wedding Fee, as set forth in Section 27 to this Exhibit A and subject to the specifications provided in Section 29 to this Exhibit A, the Wedding Planner agrees to provide the following Wedding Services: a) Wedding Preparation Services. i.

Provide [as many hours as may be necessary][up to ________ (____) hours per [week][month]] of in-person consultation time and [as many hours as may be necessary][up to ________ (____) hours per [week][month]] of consultations via telephone and/or email to explain the planning process, answer questions, and advise and guide the Wedding Couple with respect to the Wedding decision-making and etiquette.

ii.

Attend up to ________ (____) appointments with vendors and service providers of the Wedding Coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choosing.

iii.

Assist with the Wedding Coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preparation of the budget for the Wedding.

iv.

At the direction of the Wedding Couple, research appropriate wedding vendors and service providers and provide recommendations.

Prepare timelines and floor plans for the wedding party, vendors, and service providers.

vi.

Review all vendor and service provider contracts and contact all vendors and service providers to confirm details at least ________ (____) days prior to the Wedding.

vii.

(Optional) [OTHER AGREED-ON PREPARATION SERVICES.]

b) Wedding Rehearsal Services. i.

Confirm the date, time, and location of the rehearsal with the venue at least ________ (____) days prior to the rehearsal.

ii.

Confirm ceremony details with the officiant at least ________ (____) days prior to the rehearsal.

iii.

Direct the wedding rehearsal.

iv.

(Optional) [OTHER AGREED-ON REHEARSAL SERVICES.]

c) Wedding Day Services. i.

Arrive at the ceremony location at least _____ hour[s] prior to the arrival of guests and provide [as many hours as may be necessary][up to ________ (____) hours] of coordination, facilitation, and supervision on the day of the Wedding. 1

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ii.

Supervise the set-up of the ceremony and reception locations and be available by phone and in-person to assist vendors and service providers with any questions and/or issues.

iii.

Oversee the ushers and seating of guests, signing of the guest book, and collection of gifts.

iv.

Facilitate the ceremony processional and cue the wedding party.

Supply a wedding emergency kit, including items such as aspirin, feminine products, safety pins, and a sewing kit.

vi.

At the direction of the Wedding Couple, place favors, place cards, programs, and other items.

vii.

Direct all entertainment, announcements and events during the reception.

viii.

Ensure payment of any balances and tips to vendors and service providers.

ix.

(Optional) [OTHER AGREED-ON WEDDING DAY SERVICES.]

(Optional)The Wedding Planner will not, in connection with the Wedding Planning Services, be responsible for any clean-up of the Wedding after its conclusion.

27 COMPENSATION. (Select only ONE option) Option 1 (Select this option if compensation will be a flat fee) a) Wedding Planning Fee. As full compensation for the Wedding Services, the Wedding Couple agrees to pay the Wedding Planner by cash[, credit card,] or by money order or check made payable to ____________________________ [insert payee], a total sum of ____________________ Dollars ($______) (the “Wedding Planning Fee). b) Payment Schedule. i.

A [non-refundable] deposit amount of ____________________ Dollars ($______) (the “Deposit”), to be applied to the Wedding Planning Fee, will be due and payable [upon execution of the Agreement][no later than _________ __, 20____] to reserve the Wedding Planner for the Wedding.

ii.

The remaining balance of the Wedding Fee will be due and payable in (Select only one option) full no later than ________ (____) days prior to the Wedding.

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Option 2 _____[insert #] installments as follows:[Insert payment schedule (e.g., in consecutive monthly installments of ____________________ Dollars ($______) beginning on _________ __, 20____ and due on the ___ day of each month thereafter, with the final payment due and a payable on _________ __, 20____)] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ a) Late Payments. i.

Any late payment will result in a charge of ____________________ Dollars ($______) which will be added to the balance due or, if no balance remains, will be invoiced to the Wedding Couple.

ii.

Each bounced check will result in a charge of ____________________ Dollars ($______) which will be added to the balance due or, if no balance remains, will be invoiced to the Wedding Couple.

iii.

If a payment is not received by the Wedding Planner within ________ (____) days after it is due, the Wedding Couple will be deemed to be in default of the Agreement and the Wedding Planner may in its sole discretion stop performance of the Wedding Services until the payment is received. If payment is still not received within ________ (____) days thereafter, the Wedding Planner will begin collection efforts against the Wedding Couple to collect any balance due.]

b) Expenses. Unless agreed to by the Parties in writing, any actual out-of-pocket costs or fees ( “Expenses”) incurred by the Wedding Planner in the performance of this Agreement shall be the Wedding Planner’s sole responsibility[; provided, however, that the following Expenses shall be the responsibility of the Wedding Couple: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ c) The Wedding Planner will invoice the Wedding Couple for any reimbursements of such Expenses [on a monthly basis quarterly basis][within ________ (____) days of the Wedding Planner’s payment of such Expenses]. Any Expenses that also benefit another client or clients of the Wedding Planner shall be shared on a pro rata basis between the Wedding Couple and such other client(s). Invoices for Expenses will be paid by the Wedding Couple [upon receipt][within ________ (____) days of receipt]; provided, however, that receipts or paid bills have been provided to the Wedding Couple to substantiate such Expenses. The Wedding Planner will not incur any single-item Expenses greater than $_______ or aggregate Expenses greater than $_______ without obtaining the prior consent of the Wedding Couple.]

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Option 2 (Select this option if compensation will be billed hourly) a) Wedding Planning Fee. As compensation for the Wedding Services, the Wedding Couple agrees to pay the Wedding Planner by cash[, credit card,] or by money order or check made payable to ____________________________ [insert payee], an hourly rate of ____________________ Dollars ($______) (the “Wedding Planning Fee”)[; provided, however, that the Wedding Planner will obtain the [written] approval of the Wedding Couple prior to billing more than ________ (____) hours per [month][week]. b) Deposit. A [non-refundable] deposit amount of ____________________ Dollars ($______) (the “Deposit”), to be applied to the Wedding Planning Fee, must be paid [upon execution of the Agreement][no later than _________ __, 20____] to reserve the Wedding Planner for the Wedding. c) Payments. d) The Wedding Planning Fee will be invoiced on a monthly basis. Invoices will be paid by the Wedding Couple [on receipt][within ________ (____) days of receipt][by the due date provided on any such invoice]. i.

Any late payment will result in a charge of ____________________ Dollars ($______) which will be added to the balance due or, if no balance remains, will be invoiced to the Wedding Couple.

ii.

Each bounced check will result in a charge of ____________________ Dollars ($______) which will be added to the balance due or, if no balance remains, will be invoiced to the Wedding Couple.

iii.

e) Expenses. Unless agreed to by the Parties in writing, any expense incurred by the Wedding Planner in the performance of this Agreement shall be the Wedding Planner’s sole responsibility[; provided, however, that the following expenses shall be the responsibility of the Wedding Couple : __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ f) The Wedding Planner will invoice the Wedding Couple for any reimbursements of such Expenses [on a monthly basis quarterly basis][within ________ (____) days of the Wedding Planner’s payment of such Expenses]. Any Expenses that also benefit another client or clients of the Wedding Planner shall be shared on a pro rata basis between the Wedding Couple and such other client(s). Invoices for Expenses will be paid by the Wedding Couple [upon receipt][within ________ (____) days of receipt]; provided, however, that receipts or paid bills have been 4 PhotoOp Studios LLC Exhibit A to Wedding Planning Services Agreement

provided to the Wedding Couple to substantiate such Expenses. The Wedding Planner will not incur any single-item Expenses greater than $_______ or aggregate Expenses greater than $_______ without obtaining the prior consent of the Wedding Couple.]

28 (Optional)[ADD-ON SERVICES Subject to the availability and agreement of the Wedding Planner, the Wedding Couple may supplement the Wedding Services by purchasing the following add-on services (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Add-On Servicesâ&#x20AC;?) from the Wedding Planner at the following rates: a) $____________________ Dollars ($______) per hour for additional in-person, email, and/or telephone consultation time or attendance at additional vendor and/or service provider appointments. b) $____________________ Dollars ($______) per hour for assistance with transportation arrangements for the Wedding and/or the planning of wedding related events such as the rehearsal dinner, post-nuptial brunch, or honeymoon. c) $____________________ Dollars ($______) per hour for the running of wedding related errands, including the picking up or delivering of equipment, supplies, attire, and documents. d) $____________________ Dollars ($______) per hour for additional coordination, facilitation, and supervision time on the day of the Wedding. e) $____________________ Dollars ($______) per hour for travel time for any trip over ________ (____) miles roundtrip. f) (Optional) [OTHER AGREED-ON ADD-ON SERVICES.] Invoices for any Add-On Services will be paid by the Wedding Couple [upon receipt][within ________ (____) days of receipt][by the due date provided on any such invoice].]

29 SPECIFICATIONS The Parties agree to the following specifications about the Wedding and the Wedding Services to be provided: a) The Wedding Planner will not, in connection with the performance of any of the Wedding Services, including, but not limited to, consultations with the Wedding Couple, attending appointments with any vendors or service providers, and directing of the rehearsal, be required to travel more than ________ (____) miles except in its discretion and following arrangements for the reimbursement of travel costs and expenses. b) The Wedding Planner will wear attire appropriate for a _____________[insert description of wedding (e.g., black-tie, formal, garden, etc.)] wedding. c) The Wedding Planner will use professional judgment and, to the extent possible, consult with the Wedding Couple prior to taking any action in connection with 5 PhotoOp Studios LLC Exhibit A to Wedding Planning Services Agreement

any weather change, tardiness, or other emergency issues that may arise on the day of the Wedding. d) (Optional) [OTHER AGREED-ON SPECIFICATIONS.] [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

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By signing below, the Parties agree to comply with all of the requirements contained in this Exhibit A. Dated: _______________________ WEDDING COUPLE

[WEDDING COUPLE]

By: Name: __________________________________ By: Name: ___________________________________

WEDDING PLANNER

[WEDDING PLANNER] By: Name: ____________________________________ Title: ______________________________________

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EXHIBIT B (SAMPLE) [WEDDING COUPLE NAME] WEDDING INFORMATION SHEET CLIENT INFORMATION Bride Name:

Bride Email Address:

Bride Address:

Bride Telephone Number:

(

)

Groom Name:

Groom Email Address:

Groom Address:

Groom Telephone Number:

(

)

WEDDING INFORMATION Wedding Date:

Name and Location of Ceremony:

Estimated Number of Guests:

Start Time:

End Time:

Name and Location of Reception:

Start Time:

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End Time:

Other Wedding Details:

Signature: _______________________________________________________Date: ________________

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Concerns/Liability Issues Concerns/issues: 

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Most of the wedding planning agreements I came across we’re bare bones and missing a lot of essential terms. Of particular importance is what happens when the Wedding is cancelled or postponed or if the location materially changes, etc. Wedding planners will want to be able to terminate the contract if this happens since it is possible they will have another wedding booked on the same day as the new date or won’t want to be on the hook for a wedding that is substantially different than the one initially bargained for. Another key issue that should be addressed is what happens upon termination of the agreement/cancellation of the wedding. Will the Wedding Planner have any obligation to refund the Wedding Couple? Will the Wedding Couple have any obligation to pay the Wedding Planner if they cancel after a certain date? The wedding planning industry is unregulated. Couples may be taken advantage of if they don’t do their homework/enter into a protective agreement.

Places this form should not be used (if any): I saw nothing in my research that indicates there are any limitations other than those mentioned above.

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