WEDDINGS & EVENTS BY ALISON LIMITED
STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS
MARCH 2024
1. Your booking will be with Weddings & Events by Alison Limited, Globe House, Globe Lane, Duckinfield, SK16 4RG (“Weddings & Events by Alison”) and these Terms & Conditions (“The Terms & Conditions”) form the basis of the agreement between the parties;
2. Your booking with may include the provision of services (“The Services”), as well as the hire of any goods (“Hired Goods”) and relates to the period outlined in your contract (“Hire Period” or “Relevant Period”);
3. Weddings & Events by Alison require a minimum £100 non-refundable deposit to secure all bookings (“The Deposit”). The full balance of all bookings is required no later than 4 weeks before the date of your booking. Your booking is not confirmed until you receive a booking confirmation or e-mail from Weddings & Events by Alison, and any deposit payment required under the terms of your contract has been made. By making a booking with Weddings & Events by Alison, whether verbally, via email or in any other written form, irrespective of whether a booking form has been returned or a deposit paid, it is deemed that the customer has read, understood, and is bound by all of the Terms & Conditions;
4. The Deposit is non-refundable following payment. Any booking cancelled with less than 6 months notice will be subject to a cancellation charge equal to 100% of the total cost. All cancellations must be made in writing.
5. Any Hired Goods, Specialist Equipment or other equipment provided by Weddings & Events by Alison, remains the property of Weddings & Events by Alison for the duration of the Hire Period;
6. For the avoidance of doubt, any contract in respect of the Hired Goods is between Weddings & Events by Alison and you, and is not between any specific venue (“The Venue”) any you, save for a scenario where goods are being directly hired by the Venue under the terms of a separate contract. It is the hirers responsibility to ensure that the venue is clearly instructed so that their obligations under the Terms and Conditions are met;
7. In the event of damage or loss of any of the Hired Goods, however-so caused, during the Hire Period, you will be responsible for any and all cost in respect of replacement(s). For the avoidance of doubt this includes but is not limited to centrepieces, chair covers, sashes, glassware, mirrors, plates and tableware, soft-furnishings, decorations and all other items deemed to be Hired Goods. All damaged and or missing items will be charged at replacement cost;
8. Weddings & Events by Alison cannot be held liable for any accidents, injury or damage whatsoever to persons or property arising from the provision of the Services, nor be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential losses, damage or extra costs incurred by and default in respect of the provision of its Services of in respect of provision of the Hired goods, whether in tort of negligence or otherwise;
9. Weddings & Events by Alison’s ability to provide the Services and make provision of the Hired Goods relies, inter alia, dependant upon having adequate access to the venue prior to the event for dressing and after for removal. Where access times are unreasonable or unsociable hours are required in order to fulfil its obligations, Weddings & Events by Alison reserve the right to levy reasonable additional charges. These charges will be made known to you at the first available opportunity;
10. Weddings & Events by Alison will endeavour to inform you and your venue of our requirements no later than two weeks before the date of your booking and it will be your responsibility to ensure that the venue is able to accommodate our requirements at your expense;
11. Where applicable Hired Goods must be available for collection at the Venue, unless expressly otherwise agreed. Weddings & Events by Alison reserve the right to levy reasonable additional charges in respect of any extra expenditure relating to collection, should this condition not be met;
12. Weddings & Events by Alison will use reasonable endeavours to deliver, set-up and collect the Hired Goods at the times requested by you. Removal of the Hired Goods following the event will be undertaken as promptly as possible. Weddings & Events by Alison do not however guarantee collection from the Venue immediately. It is your responsibility to ensure that any hired goods are kept in a dry secure place until collected;
13. Subject to the terms of you booking, Weddings & Events by Alison may provide Photobooths, LED Letters, Selfie Mirror Dancefloors & other specialist equipment, (together “The Specialist Equipment”);
14. Clear information must be provided to Weddings & Events by Alison no less than 1 week prior to your booking in respect of the required position of any Specialist Equipment including details of any access or specialist loading requirement, abnormal or awkward access arrangements including lifts, slopes or stairs. In the absence of such information Weddings & Events by Alison will use their own judgment to position the Specialist Equipment as they see fit. Due to the extended set up times, once installed the Specialist Equipment cannot be moved;
15. Some venues require prior knowledge of the use of Specialist Equipment, and where required, you are responsible for obtaining all necessary consents from the Venue for the use of the Specialist Equipment in advance of your booking. Further, you are responsible for obtaining and permits/permission or authorities from the Venue or any third party, in respect of the use of the Specialist Equipment;
16. Continued use of the Specialist Equipment is permitted during the Hire Period at the sole discretion of Weddings & Events by Alison and/or its nominated representatives. Where any issues arise in respect of unruly behaviour, intoxication which in the reasonable opinion of Weddings & Events by Alison could cause damage to the Specialist Equipment or endanger any person or persons, Weddings & Events by Alison reserve the right to prohibit the continued use and/or remove the Specialist Equipment from the Venue. In such scenarios and for the avoidance of doubt, all charges remain due and payable;
17. Under no circumstances should any person, other than staff of or nominated representatives of Weddings & Events by Alison attempt to move any of the Specialist Equipment;
18. Weddings & Events by Alison shall not be held liable for any late set-up of any Specialist Equipment for any reasons outside our direct control. Weddings & Events by Alison reserve the right to extend the Hire Period as appropriate in order to fulfil its obligations under this contract;
19. You will ensure that any power points in respect of the Specialist Equipment are provided, and kept dry and clear for the duration of your booking. Weddings & Events by Alison shall not be held responsible for any failure to do so, or any power-cut or issues arising from lack of power;
20. With specific reference to Weddings & Events by Alison LED Letters, these are sensitive to any spillage of food or drinks. Food or drinks on or around or LED Letters is strictly forbidden. As part of the Terms & Conditions, you indemnify Weddings by Alison Limited against any and all losses in respect of the foregoing, and any costs relating to damage caused by failure to adhere to this requirement, and/or specialist cleaning in order to return the LED Letters to their original state shall be borne by you;
21. With specific reference to Weddings & Events by Alison dancefloor, furniture can damage the lacquered surface and any is forbidden under ahy and all circumstances. Further, our dancefloors contain fibre-optic, or LED sourced lighting, and as such are sensitive to any spillage of food or drinks. Food or drinks on our dancefloor is strictly forbidden. As part of the Terms & Conditions, you indemnify Weddings by Alison Limited against any and all losses in respect of the foregoing, and any costs relating to damage caused by failure to adhere to this requirement, and/or specialist cleaning in order to return the dancefloor to its original state shall be borne by you;
22. In the event of damage or loss of any of the Specialist, however-so caused, during the Hire Period, you will be responsible for any Equipment and all cost in respect of replacement(s) will be borne by you. As per these Terms & Conditions, any and all damaged and or missing items will be charged at replacement cost;
23. Should any clause within these Terms & Conditions be found to be unenforceable, the remainder of the obligations under the Terms & Conditions remains enforceable. These Terms & Conditions are governed by the Laws of England & Wales.