That's a standard in my contract as well. Kind of bizarre - but I'd imagine they've been stiffed in the past - and losing out of $20 for a nail service and $10000 is a big difference.
Your recourse? If you can pay by credit card, you have consumer protection. If you have to pay by cash, you do have the contract. But if you're dealing with a well established facility, you shouldn't have a problem. Think about it, one bad gig with a bride can shut down your whole business when everyone else finds out.
Karen
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If you don't mind sharing, I'd be curious to know which hall negotiated with you a flexible gratuity & contract payment schedule?
At the Milleridge, I do not have to pay the remaining 5% of the contract until that day (just in case there are no-shows, etc.), but the gratuity is fixed & is in the contract. I found that to be true at most places I visited.
I do believe your proposal is very reasonable and I'm curious to know which other hall was "enlightened" enough to see it your way.
