HELP-Bridal contract

Oct 22, 2012

Gabriella G.

Hey guys,
I'm thinking of putting together a bridal contract.. Have any ideas of what The contract should entail?
Thanks for all your help!!(:

Oct 24, 2012

Shelley W.

A deposit up front so in case they cancel at the last minute or don't show up you're not out of money since that could've been a time booked for someone else. I deal with a makeup artist who does my face for competitions and her deposit is $100. And I pay the rest $150 the day of the event. She had me sign a contract agreement describing exactly the services she was providing ( which also included applying a spray tan). The date/ time and location. After several shows she knows that I'm not going to flake on her so she stopped pulling out the contract and deposit requirements but for her other clients she is strictly about that deposit and contract. I respect an artist who has that in place because it also holds them accountable as well. My artist has a clause in hers that states if for any reason she is unable to provide her service that day she refunds all money. 

Oct 24, 2012

Shelley W.

Also a contract is a great way to weed out the "nonsense" (people who are just wishy washy and flake out).

Oct 24, 2012

Gabriella G.

Thanks do much for your great advise!! (: 

Nov 25, 2012

Nicol D.

Don't use the word 'deposit' use the word 'retainer' and make it non refundable. Make it simple and easy to read. 

Nov 25, 2012

Nadine S.

Do you still charge for trials and also take deposit?

Nov 25, 2012

Nadine S.

Oops sorry I wanted to post that somewhere else. In the contract discuss about what services you are giving, location, deposits, cancelled appointment fees, and bounced check fees, location,refund policy 

Nov 25, 2012

Nicol D.

Nadine, yes I do charge a trial fee but that is separate. 

Nov 25, 2012

Nadine S.

Thanks Nicol

Nov 27, 2012

Gabriella G.

Thanks ladies!