How does leaving a deposit work?

Ladies,
I am a complete NEWBIE!!! I am going to look at some places this weekend.

If I find a place I like but am unsure if I want to leave a deposit, but am like 90% sure I want to book it, will they hold a date with out any$$????


Also, if I do leave a deposit, can you get it back if I change my mind within a certain amount of time?


Thanks.....

Re: How does leaving a deposit work?

Hey there & welcome. Some places may hold the date without a deposit for a day or 2, but most will not. It also depends on the time of year. We got married in January, so not too many places were booked up, but in a spring summer or fall wedding, it may be a bit more of a problem. Each hall will have their own procedure, the best thing to do is ask.

Re: How does leaving a deposit work?

Thanks.

DO you know if most places will refund your deposit if you change your mind?

Also, how much do you usually have to leave for a deposit?

Sorry for all the questions.

Re: How does leaving a deposit work?

Most deposits, if not all, are non refundable so you don't want to book unless you are sure

Re: How does leaving a deposit work?

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Posted by swalsh114

Thanks.

DO you know if most places will refund your deposit if you change your mind?

Also, how much do you usually have to leave for a deposit?


Sorry for all the questions.

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Technically, in NYS you have 72 hours to recind a contract, but good luck trying to enforce that without going to court

Re: How does leaving a deposit work?

we had to leave $750 for a deposit, but i think the other places we visited wanted $1000

Re: How does leaving a deposit work?

Thanks.