Legal Term

identify hidden fees in wedding planner subcontractor agreement

Legal Definition

This refers to the process of uncovering costs that are not clearly stated upfront in a contract between a wedding planner and the people they hire (subcontractors, like florists or DJs), which the planner may then pass on to the couple without explicit, prior agreement. These fees are often buried in dense clauses about 'expenses,' 'administrative costs,' or 'unforeseen circumstances,' and can significantly inflate the total wedding bill after services are rendered.

In Plain English

It's like buying a expensive jacket online and getting to the checkout page only to see a mysterious 'handling fee' that's more than the jacket itself. In wedding planning, this is when your planner's hidden costs from their own vendors suddenly become your problem.

Example in a Contract
**Section 7: Subcontractor Expenses and Fees** 7.1 Planner shall engage subcontractors ("Subcontractors") as necessary to perform Services. Client agrees to reimburse Planner for all actual, reasonable expenses incurred by Subcontractors, including but not limited to: travel, parking, equipment rental, and materials. 7.2 A non-refundable administrative fee of fifteen percent (15%) of each Subcontractor's total invoice shall be added to cover Planner's coordination and oversight. This fee is due upon receipt of Planner's invoice. 7.3 In the event of unforeseen site conditions or client-requested changes, Subcontractors may charge overtime or premium rates. Client shall be responsible for such additional costs, which Planner is authorized to pay on Client's behalf without prior written approval if delay would jeopardize the event.

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