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Confirm the space and the time
Write down the date, exact rooms or areas, exclusive-use arrangements, guest arrival, supplier access and finish time. Include setup and pack-down. Ask what happens if access is delayed or an area becomes unavailable.
Confirm the full scope
List food, drinks, staffing, furniture, linen, equipment, cleaning, ceremony arrangements and any required suppliers. Record the wet-weather alternative and whether it changes capacity or cost. Request written clarification where an inclusion is vague.
Follow every changing number
Check minimum spend, qualifying charges, guest categories, final-number deadlines, overtime and price-variation terms. Ask how changes are approved and documented. Do not assume a conversation during a site visit automatically changes the signed agreement.
Read what happens when plans change
Look at postponement, cancellation, venue cancellation, substitutions and events outside either party’s control. Keep a payment schedule and ask about dispute handling. Do not assume every wedding booking has a cooling-off period.
Pause on terms you do not understand
Ask for plain-language clarification before committing. Australian consumer law may affect unfair terms, but only a court can finally determine that a term is unfair. This checklist helps identify questions; it is not a legal review of your contract. Keep a copy of the version you sign.
Bring the details into your plan.
Use confirmed figures, keep unknowns visible and record the dates agreed with your providers.
Sources and editorial notes
Sources checked 23 October 2026. Worked examples are fictional illustrations. Rules and provider terms can change; check the official source for your circumstances.
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