- Names of Parties to Agreement – Clearly identifies who is entering into the contract (you and the client).
- Fee & Retainer Clause – Outlines total fees, payment schedule, and non-refundable retainer terms.
- Coverage Clause– Explains your services based on hours worked.
- Cancellation by Clients Clause – Sets rules around if/how a client can cancel and any associated fees.
- Rescheduling by Clients Clause – Sets rules around if/how a client can reschedule and any associated fees.
- Company Services Clause – Explains all of your services included in their officiant package, gives you the right to make professional decisions about how services are delivered based on your style, and explains that you are not performing a religious ceremony.
- Ceremony Requests by Clients Clause – States that you’ll consider specific requests and revisions but retain discretion over the ceremony flow.
- Confirmation of Ceremony Schedule Clause – Requires the client to confirm final timing and details in advance.
- Permits, Location Fees & Insurance Clause – Clarifies that the client is responsible for securing any necessary permits or insurance.
- Marriage Licenses Clause – Puts responsibility on the couple to obtain and bring their marriage license.
- Ordination and Officiant Certification – Lists out all certifications and ordinations to show that you are legally able to officiate the ceremony.
- Venue and Location Limitation Clause – States any restrictions or requirements around the ceremony location.
- Travel Fees Clause – Outlines how travel-related expenses will be charged.
- Inclement Weather Clause – Explains what happens if weather impacts the ceremony or your ability to perform.
- Communication Clause – Sets expectations for how and when you and the client will communicate.
- Subcontractors Clause – Allows you to delegate work to qualified subcontractors, if needed.
- Posting on Social Media Clause –Allows you to share images/content from the ceremony on your business platforms.
- Use of Ceremony Images Clause – Grants you permission to use ceremony photos (if applicable) for business use.
- Model Release Clause – Gives you the legal right to use photos/videos of the client in your marketing.
- Harassment Clause – Protects you from working in hostile or abusive environments.
- Safe Working Environment Clause – Confirms that you will not be required to perform in unsafe or unlawful conditions.
- Indemnification Clause – Protects you from being held responsible for certain damages or losses.
- Maximum Damages Clause – Caps the amount of damages a client can seek in the event of a dispute.
- Limitation of Liability Clause – Limits your legal responsibility for certain issues that may arise.
- Force Majeure Clause – Excuses performance if an unforeseeable event (like a natural disaster) prevents you from working.
- Cancellation of Services by Company Clause – Gives you the right to cancel services under specific circumstances and the steps you will take if cancellation is necessary.
- Sales Tax Clause – Clarifies that applicable taxes will be added to the final cost.
- Entire Agreement Clause – States that this contract is the full and final agreement between you and the client.
- Venue & Jurisdiction Clause – Specifies where any legal disputes will be handled (your state/county, ideally).
- Arbitration Clause – Requires any disputes to be resolved through arbitration instead of court.
- Transfer Clause – Says the client cannot transfer this agreement to someone else without your consent.
- Headings Clause – Clarifies that clause titles are just for convenience and don’t affect meaning.
- Notice Clause – Explains how important communications (like cancellations) must be delivered.
- Severability & No Waiver Clause – States that if one part of the contract is invalid, the rest still stands, and your rights remain intact.
- Counterparts/Facsimile Signatures Clause – Allows the contract to be signed in parts or electronically.
- Signature Lines – Where you and your client sign to make the contract official.
