hey everyone...we just signed our contract yesterday but we have been talking it over and are thinking about having it somewhere else, more fancy place...Are most places pretty good with giving back your deposit. Please help
mara1017
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I believe most of the contracts say that the deposit is nonrefundable. I believe there is a law in Suffolk County if they are able to book the place for your date that they have to return your deposit minus the $100 but that only applies if it is in Nassau.
sjr385
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I don't have any direct experience with canceling a hall, but from what I've read on the boards in the past... most halls won't want to give you your deposit back. In Suffolk County, there's a law that says that you can get back all but $100 or $500 (read here: link) if you cancel at least 6 months in advance, but people have found that they've had to really stay on top of the halls to get there. As far as I know, there's no similar law for Nassau.
Maybe they'll be nice since you're changing your mind so quickly. Good luck!
ahorner
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My friend was able to get her deposit back. In suffolk, if the venue can rebook an affair similar to your wedding on the date, then you only lose $100 and maybe your deposit (it depends on how the contract reads). She canceled the venue within 24hrs of booking it. I would suggest calling and emailing the place ASAP so they have it in writing. Hope this helps!
midnight26
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i never heard of anyone having luck getting a deposit back...good luck...
but, if you really don't love it, it's a small price to pay for making your wedding day great..
AwaitingAugust
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When I booked my hall, i was told that i had a few days to cancel and receive my deposit back ... so if you just signed the contract yesterday, there's still luck.
Also, if your hall is in Suffolk, i believe you get a full deposit back within 6 months of your wedding date (don't quote me on that - it's just what i've heard)
either way - good luck
Alannah22
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Good luck. I hope you can get your money back.
courtneydemarco12
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good luck and hope u get ur money back
chliekm
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some places have 48 hours to change your mind --- call and ask! but you may be out of luck!!
bowlergyal
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I do believe there is a law with contracts tha tyou have 3 days to change your mind in NY. I would suggest giving them a call and ask, but just play like you have not booked there yet. In the end if you don't love it, just suck it up to a lesson learned and get what you really want! Good luck
