How a Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Wedding Contract in California

In 2025, a business in California sought assistance with drafting a wedding contract to ensure comprehensive legal protection and liability coverage. The client wanted to include specific provisions, including terms related to venue arrangements, payment structure with a deposit, a cancellation policy, and liability insurance for bartending and alcohol service. Additionally, the contract needed to address liability issues concerning the removal of a safety fence around a pool, providing clear protections for the client. As a result, the client received seven proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $498 to $1,000, all submitted to meet the client's deadline of less than one week.