{"id":11995,"date":"2017-07-18T07:00:58","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T12:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=11995"},"modified":"2017-07-18T07:00:58","modified_gmt":"2017-07-18T12:00:58","slug":"deal-cancelled-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/deal-cancelled-wedding","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal With a Canceled Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It will happen at least once in your career \u2013 a client will cancel their wedding plans. Whether it\u2019s called off early, or the day of, you need to know the best way to handle a canceled wedding!<\/p>\n<p>So <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/01\/event-planning-101-become-wedding-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding planners<\/a>, buckle up. This is going to be an emotional rollercoaster of a ride as we take you through the steps of dealing with a canceled wedding!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/deal-cancelled-wedding\/#Focus_on_the_couple\" >Focus on the couple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/deal-cancelled-wedding\/#Dealing_with_guests\" >Dealing with guests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/deal-cancelled-wedding\/#The_big_decision\" >The big decision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/deal-cancelled-wedding\/#Dealing_with_vendors\" >Dealing with vendors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/deal-cancelled-wedding\/#The_aftermath\" >The aftermath<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_the_couple\"><\/span>Focus on the couple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First things first, you need to establish the fact that the wedding truly is off and this isn\u2019t just a dramatic overreaction (you know which clients we\u2019re talking about\u2026). While you\u2019re digging for details, you need to be extremely tactful and kind to your clients \u2013 they\u2019re probably dealing with a broken heart and a stressed-out mind!<\/p>\n<p>Being supportive of your clients and putting the focus on their needs is how you keep a solid business relationship. We know you\u2019re worried about not being paid and having to cancel all of your meticulous plans, but that can be dealt with later. Being there is the best thing you can do for your clients \u2013 even if they\u2019re surrounded by friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, if your clients are suffering from a broken heart, the last thing they want is to deal with guests and vendors. They\u2019re probably embarrassed and in shock, so your job is to let them absorb the situation without the stress of nosy guests.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11998\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Cancelled-Wedding-Tips.jpg\" alt=\"How to handle a cancelled wedding for planners\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Cancelled-Wedding-Tips.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Cancelled-Wedding-Tips-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dealing_with_guests\"><\/span>Dealing with guests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll need to deal with the wedding guests. This is mainly for day-of cancellations, but you\u2019ll have to notify your invitees either way!<\/p>\n<p>When you have a venue full of expectant faces, you need to be confident and tactful in your announcement. The important thing here is to let them know there won\u2019t be a ceremony, while not revealing your client\u2019s relationship details. Direct guests to the cocktail hour or to another activity. The last thing you want is impatient guests, so getting them into a new setting is vital.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll likely deal with plenty of curious guests asking questions and wishing to see the couple. Your line should be <em>\u201cMy clients are unavailable at the moment, and I am not able to share any personal details. We appreciate your patience and are preparing another announcement very shortly.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This type of response does two things: <strong>1)<\/strong> It gives guests a polite hint that this is not their business, and <strong>2)<\/strong> You assure them there will be an update. Yes, you may have the odd person pestering you \u2013 but they don\u2019t need to know everything that\u2019s happening. If your clients don\u2019t want to make a fuss, you don\u2019t make a fuss!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"447\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11999\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Wedding-speech.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a wedding speech as the wedding planner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Wedding-speech.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Wedding-speech-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_big_decision\"><\/span>The big decision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a few minutes to themselves, your clients will need to consider their options for the rest of the day. Most clients will not want to continue on with the event \u2013 which is totally expected! However, you might find that some clients want their guests to enjoy the evening even though there is no wedding.<\/p>\n<p>If your clients call everything off, that\u2019s it \u2013 the end. As the wedding planner, you\u2019ll kindly tell guests that your clients appreciate their understanding and offer their sincerest apologies for the unexpected changes. Guests will exit, leaving you free to deal with <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/05\/event-planners-venue-7-things\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the venue<\/a> and vendors\u2026<\/p>\n<p>But if your clients decide to still entertain their guests, you can keep the meals and activities on track. A simple update, like <em>\u201cMy clients will be unavailable for the rest of the evening, but sincerely hope that you enjoy dinner and dancing. We will continue with the evening as planned,\u201d<\/em> is to-the-point and keeps the guests informed.<\/p>\n<p>This decision shouldn\u2019t be made hastily, but it should also come within the hour! Although your clients are your number one priority, you\u2019re also responsible for the guests and vendors. You can\u2019t keep a full venue of people waiting the entire night!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dealing_with_vendors\"><\/span>Dealing with vendors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, if your clients decide to call off dinner and dancing then you\u2019ll need to contact <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/06\/event-planners-heres-find-best-vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your vendors<\/a>. Hopefully, they\u2019re at the venue and are easily tracked down. If this is the case, you can hold a small meeting of the team supervisors to tell them the situation. Next, you\u2019ll need to hash out details of payment.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, your contracts with vendors will cover this type of situation. If they don\u2019t, it\u2019s well worth adding in a clause! This will make it easier to compromise on payment and keep your reputation as a planner afloat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12000\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Wedding-venue-purple-design.jpg\" alt=\"Communicating with venues for certified wedding planners\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Wedding-venue-purple-design.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Wedding-venue-purple-design-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t want to put vendors out \u2013 they\u2019ll never want to work with you again. Being professional, apologetic, and flexible will help you keep your business relationships intact. Keep in mind that vendors have dealt with plenty of weddings so they might have experienced a canceled event before! Even if they haven\u2019t, it\u2019s part of the industry. They\u2019ll understand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_aftermath\"><\/span>The aftermath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though the wedding has been canceled, and the couple may no longer be together, you still want to remain on good terms with your clients. Not only could this lead to a contract in the future, but you\u2019ll also get a rave review once the whole situation blows over. Your generosity and understanding will mean the world to a heartbroken client!<\/p>\n<p>Just as well, you\u2019ll need to discuss payment moving forward. Again, your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/09\/8-clauses-every-event-planning-contract-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contract should state the amount payable to you<\/a> (if you haven\u2019t been paid yet!) no matter what happens to the wedding. You need to be paid \u2013 this is your livelihood, after all.<\/p>\n<p>The most important thing to remember when you\u2019re faced with a canceled wedding is to remain calm and professional. There will already be stress, anxiety, and anger running through the room \u2013 if you\u2019re in control, this will reflect on your clients and guests.<\/p>\n<p>Our parting words? Keep calm and carry on.<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Ready for more advice? Find out the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/08\/5-things-no-event-planner-training-can-prepare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 things that no event planner training can prepare you for<\/a>!<\/i><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dealing with a cancelled wedding can be stressful &#8211; find out what you can do as the wedding planner to keep your clients (generally) happy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":18067,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,11],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[354],"class_list":["post-11995","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-planning-tips","category-career"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Deal With a Canceled Wedding - Pointers for Planners<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you know how to react as a wedding planner when disaster strikes? 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