I booked my wedding reception at a fairly new (3yrs old) venue 8 months ago. I went back recently and the "owner / head person" wanted to revise our contract because the original event coordinator apparently did not calculate the cost of the venue and what they were providing properly. They now want to add additional cost that was originally included. This location is a museum and our wedding is in 3 months which does not allow for me to change venue or my invitations. I want to know what actions can be made to insure they follow through with the original contract and or any additional paperwork that I agreed to without changing it? I also want to know if they have the right to refuse on holding our event there if we do not agree?
2007-12-14 11:56:05 · 7 answers · asked by bride329 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
The contract listed the items and beside each item stated included beside it. The total cost was given in the end. In other words no brake down except for the cost of alcohol/beverages which was stated per person and calculated based on our estimated headcount. This is the main item that they are challenging at this point.
2007-12-14 12:43:29 · update #1
If you signed a legal contract for them to provide services for a set price, then you have the right to insist that they follow through. If you merely did this verbally, it's not going to fly well.
In either event, you may discover that your lovely day isn't as lovely as you think it may be, if both parties do not come to a mutual agreement here. If you force the venue into a substantial loss, you won't get one iota more than you signed for. Do you really want to run that risk for your wedding ?
2007-12-14 12:03:50 · answer #1 · answered by acermill 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, there is no straight answer to your question since laws vary from state to state. Additionally, to make matters more complicated, I assume this is a contract of goods and services. Without getting into further detail, I can only tell you that the museum will either let it go, block the wedding or bill you for the difference, afterwards. Your best bet is to reach a compromise. If the agreed upon price is not dramatically different from the reasonable market rate, you should stick to your guns. If it is, compromise. Maybe they will upgrade your meal to steak, ahhaha. Sorry for laughing but I think this whole thing is stupid.
Realize that you have the right to sue if the museum doesn't play nicely. I hope you have a back up museum ready. If it's less expensive, you are going to have a frustrating time proving damages. I didn't say you couldn't. I'm saying it will be annoying trying to price tag disappointment, aggravation and those sorts of things. I figure you will come to some sort of settlement after two years and twenty thousand dollars. You probably won't get your legal fees back because that issue is covered in the contract, favoring museum. I am certain your contract contains a liquidated damages clause that will minimize your recovery just enough to pass muster, but annoy you. Good luck buddy.
2007-12-14 20:59:09 · answer #2 · answered by Legend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to read the contract to see if there is any clause that could allow them to alter the event.
If the error was obvious(just bad math on the calculation) you would have to assume that a reasonable person would catch it and you should pay the correct amount. If there is nothing in the contract that was to be a venure charge, then they can't expect you to know that there normally is such a charge.
If they cancel the event, you would have to see what the contract says about cancellation and you could only sue them for damages.
2007-12-14 20:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by Tim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The owner may want to revise the contract, but you are not obligated to do so. Unless there is some reason that the contract is null and void, or there was some gross math error, the contract is binding.
2007-12-14 20:16:15 · answer #4 · answered by godged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you in fact have a complete signed contract, it should be binding. If, on the other hand, you just put down a deposit to hold the date for you, you're probably out of luck.
2007-12-14 20:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by npk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The price on the cotract that you signed and agreed to is the price you pay and unless there is something on there that states the price is subject to change at anytime without notice then no legally they can not change the contract.
2007-12-14 20:04:51 · answer #6 · answered by alexia's mommy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consult with an attorney! Sounds like they might be breaching their contract.
Good luck on your situation and with your wedding!
2007-12-14 20:04:38 · answer #7 · answered by Art 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋