I do a non-refundable deposit to reserve the date with payment in full due 2 weeks before the date. I have a really in depth terms and conditions on my website, feel free to check it out! I did a lot of research on it and like that it’s worded like a contract to protect myself. I provide an invoice and refer clients to that page on my website to familiarize themselves with it before they make a deposit. Http://caymancake.weebly.com
Hope that helps!
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