164: Should Wedding Planners Actually Sign Contracts For Their Clients?

Today's episode is focused squarely on the world of wedding planners and vendors. Specifically  why, in most cases, legally speaking planners might want to hit the brakes on signing those vendor contracts on behalf of their clients.Yep, you guessed it—there are some serious legal angles to consider! Legal liability and risk management being the key one.Ever had clients raising eyebrows over a certain clause? We've got you covered.Curious about who should be adding their John Hancock to that model release? (Think here both parents in a family photo shoot or only one?!)In episode 164 of The Legal Paige Podcast, we share why strongly advise against ever signing on your client's behalf. The lines of who the client is and who is liable to the vendors if the worst happens (think cancellation or rescheduling, or a natural disaster, or someone gets injured or hurt) becomes blurry. You do not want to be stuck in a situation where you are fighting with your clients AND event vendors on who is liable if/when the worst happens. In legal terms, this is called ‘joint and several liability’ and we are trying to help you avoid being on the hook for those sticky situations.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: Tune into Episode 164 for an  episode is focused squarely on the world planners and vendors. We'll be covering ins and outs of why you don't ever want to sign on behalf of your clients (or accept a planners signature in the case of vendors). And if you want more helpful business advice as you’ll hear on the podcast, be sure to join The Legal Paige Facebook Community where thousands of entrepreneurs just like you are getting real-time answers about running a professionally and legally legit business.