What Could Go Wrong?

A wedding includes not only the big day but the events leading up to it as well. Combine the wedding and reception with the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner and you have a lot of possibilities for mishaps.

Vendor and venue problems
Anyone you hire to deliver or provide something for your event such as bridal salons, disc jockeys, officiants and caterers have the potential to disrupt your wedding, to say the least. Even the event site can have serious problems such as a bankruptcy or fire. The bottom line - problems with vendors and venues can arise.

Top 10 Vendor Nightmares
Top Questions to Ask Vendors Before Hiring
Top 20 Wedding Mishaps
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It's smart to purchase Wedsure Wedding Insurance for your big day. The average wedding costs $29,000. Wedsure Wedding Insurance starts at only $95. What's stopping you?

Accidents at your wedding events
During the multiple events leading up to the big day and the wedding day itself, injuries can happen. More often than not, the location where the wedding is being held will request the event holder to purchase Personal Liability Insurance and name them on the policy as an Additional Insured.

With Wedsure Wedding Insurance, Additional Insureds can be added instantly. Everything can be entirely completed online, in minutes. Wedsure Wedding Insurance can be purchased from between 2 years to 12 hours from the date of the first event for the same price. Quote, Purchase and Print your documents including a Certificate of Insurance, in minutes.

Top 20 Wedding Mishaps

The caterer, the dress and the band are quite expensive. Wouldn't it be nice if you didn't have to kiss those investments goodbye? Once you take a look at these top wedding mishaps, I'm sure you'll agree that Wedding Insurance is just plain smart. Start building your policy now!

1. A tornado rendered the venue uninhabitable. $35,000
2. The rings were stolen out of the groom's home. $15,352
3. The seamstress lost the bridal gown. $3,412
4. The tuxedos were double rented. $2,278
5. A drunk guest got into an auto accident. $500,000
6. The photographer's car was stolen with the camera and wedding photos. $15,000
7. The reception venue went out of business. $8,500
8. The DJ went out of business. $1,257
9. The wedding gifts were stolen at the reception. $12,300

10. Bridesmaid left a candle burning in the dressing room and the facility caught fire. $150,000
11. The bride's father had a heart attack. $50,000
12. The bride got cold feet. $15,897
13. The flower girl hid the wedding ring in her princess purse. Scary but not expensive!
14. The guests got food poisoning. $56,221
15. The groom's previously approved military leave was revoked. $32,528
16. An elderly guest was knocked over and broke both of her hips. $352,000
17. Only 1/4 of the guests showed due to an ice storm. $43,625
18. The caterer failed to show. $15,350
19. The minister failed to show. $8,350
20. The groom was laid off and the couple could no longer afford the wedding. $6,500
    
    

Top 10 Questions to Ask a Vendor

Hiring a Vendor?
Never Forget to Ask These 10 Questions.

1. How long have you been in business? Be cautious with new businesses.
2. How many weddings do you support every year? Higher volume equals greater knowledge and expertise.
3. How much do you charge? You usually get what you pay for.
4. What is included in the charges? One vendor may include services that you would have to pay extra for with another vendor. Get the details.
5. How much is the deposit? Deposits vary and may be negotiable. Knowing deposits upfront enables you to plan and budget accordingly.
6. What is the cancellation/refund policy? Find out if your deposit is refundable and under what circumstances. Wedsure Wedding Insurance Loss of Deposits coverage will protect you from lost deposits.

7. Do you use a contract? A contract is designed to protect both you and the wedding vendor. Always get everything in writing.
8. Are there any additional fees? Taxes, gratuities, service charges, etc. Extra charges should be clearly identified in your contract.
9. Do you carry Liability Insurance? Don't work with anyone who can't provide proof of liability insurance. Insurance provides invaluable financial protection and it's also a sign that the vendor is reputable, responsible and a professional.
10. Do you require Personal Liability Insurance? If it's an event site for the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, wedding, reception or any other event connected with the wedding, the venue may require you to provide liability insurance. Find out more about Wedsure Personal Liability with instant Additional Insureds.