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faqs

frequently asked questions
can you hold the date for me?
i’m sorry, but we can’t hold the date or pencil you in. to be fair to everyone we can’t “hold” a date without a retainer and a signed contract. we accept bookings on a first come/first served basis.

what is your payment schedule like?
a booking fee/retainer of approx. 33% deposit upon booking. 33% of your balance is due 90 days before your event with the final 33% due 30 days prior to your event. if booking under thirty days before the wedding the entire contract amount is due at the time of signing.

can we pay you part of the amount after the wedding?
no, i’m sorry, but we do require full payment thirty days before the event.

i have to cancel my wedding. can i have my retainer back?
no you cannot. the retainer fee and all monies paid are non-refundable. the retainer guarantees that we will hold the date exclusively for you and once you’ve signed the contract we do turn down all other commissions for that date.

if we decide to commission KMS for our wedding, when should we book?
asap. since we cannot “hold” dates or “pencil you in”, dates are booked when...well, when they’re booked. most of kat’s commissions contract her within a year of the wedding date, sometimes as close as two months prior, sometimes a full calendar year ahead.

if we run overtime, will you stay?
surely. kat does have an overtime hourly rate and it goes into effect only with your permission and approval that she continue coverage. she will bill you for those hours after you return from your honeymoon.