Wedding Planning Wedding Budget and Vendor Management 4

Question 1

A couple's guest list grows from 100 to 130 after invitations go out. Which budget category is most immediately affected?

Accepted Answer

Catering and rentals priced per person

Answer

Catering and rentals are usually charged per head, so adding guests directly raises those costs.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a vendor's 'liability insurance'?

Accepted Answer

To cover damages or injuries the vendor may cause

Answer

Vendor liability insurance covers property damage or injuries arising from the vendor's work, protecting all parties.

Question 3

When negotiating with a vendor, which approach is most professional and effective?

Accepted Answer

Asking about customizing the package to fit the budget

Answer

Asking to adjust or customize a package respects the vendor while helping the couple meet their budget.

Question 4

A couple sets aside 8% of their budget for photography. This practice of assigning percentages to categories is best described as what?

Accepted Answer

Budget allocation

Answer

Assigning portions of the total budget to categories like photography is called budget allocation.

Question 5

Which document should a couple review to understand what happens if a vendor fails to show up on the wedding day?

Accepted Answer

The cancellation and default terms in the contract

Answer

The cancellation and default clauses spell out remedies and responsibilities if a vendor does not perform.

Wedding Planning Practice Test