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A Comprehensive Guide to Wedding Vendor Insurance

From late spring to early fall, wedding vendors across Pennsylvania and Maryland will be busy working multiple events a week. Small businesses, such as caterers, photographers, and wedding planners, work hard to ensure clients have memories to last a lifetime. Whether you're catering the reception or photographing the wedding party, insurance is essential.

Many wedding venues require vendors to carry their own general liability coverage. As a small business, insurance helps you manage risk and solidify your future.

We work closely with small businesses to determine their unique coverage needs. In this guide, we walk you through several types of policies wedding vendors should consider. Read on to find out what policies can benefit your business.

Do wedding vendors need insurance?

Yes, businesses and sole proprietors need insurance for events they are attending. Many wedding venues in Pennsylvania and Maryland also require vendors to carry insurance. Vendor insurance also covers businesses at other events where insurance is typically required, like farmers' markets and fairs. Be sure to communicate with the venue or event organizer to find out whether they require coverage - and how much.

Vendor liability insurance protects you in the event a guest sues you for bodily injury or property damage. Plus, having insurance as a business owner builds trust with clients. Clients have peace of mind knowing that your business is prepared for any unexpected events.

Whether vendor liability insurance is required or not, small business owners should invest in a policy.

Weddings are full of countless risks, many of which you have no control over. Injuries or damaged equipment could put your business in jeopardy.

What types of businesses need vendor insurance?

• Wedding planners
• Florists
• DJs and musicians
• Photographers and videographers
• Bakers
• Beauticians

It is important to remember that bartenders and caterers who sell alcohol will need a different policy to cover liquor liability. This policy is separate from vendor liability insurance.

Are you a caterer or food truck focusing on weddings? Learn more about how to ensure you have comprehensive insurance coverage.

Insurance policies wedding vendors should consider

Not sure what types of coverage or kinds of insurance protection your business needs? Get in touch with an agent to tell us about your business. We'll walk you through multiple policies and help you find the best coverage for your budget. Here are a few policies we may recommend:

• General liability insurance: This insurance policy offers protection for claims related to injury, illness, or property damage. For example, if your food causes guests to get sick, you're protected from financial risks such as lawsuits or medical bills.
• Commercial property insurance: Whether you're a photographer or a DJ, your equipment is your livelihood. This policy covers costs to repair or replace covered property if it gets damaged or stolen.
• Commercial auto insurance: As a mobile business, car accidents are an unfortunate risk of the job. If you have a catering van, food truck, or delivery vehicle, commercial auto coverage is essential. This policy can also cover your personal vehicle if it's used for business purposes.
• Liquor liability insurance: Caterers, breweries, vineyards, and similar businesses must consider liquor liability coverage. If you're supplying drinks or bartenders for a wedding, you need to protect your business from liability.
• Workers' compensation insurance: Businesses with at least one employee are generally required to have workers' compensation insurance. This policy provides financial benefits if an employee is injured while working an event.
• Professional liability insurance: Professional liability insurance can protect you if you're held liable for financial loss or other damages as a result of negligence or failure to perform services. In other words, if a photographer is found liable for missing photos, they'll have financial coverage.
• Cybersecurity insurance: Cybersecurity insurance is crucial for wedding vendors because they often handle sensitive personal information, including financial details, addresses, and contact information. In today's digital landscape, where cyber threats and data breaches are prevalent, having insurance coverage can help protect vendors from the financial and reputational consequences of a cyber attack or data breach, offering peace of mind to both vendors and their clients.

What if I'm not ready to commit to year-round coverage?

You may not be ready to commit to a long-term insurance policy for your services. Instead, you could opt for short-term coverage.

This could be catering insurance for one day, seasonal work, or testing a new venture. One-day coverage offers the same financial benefits without the need to commit long-term. However, it's important to note that short-term policies aren't necessarily cheaper. Often, an annual policy is comparable in premium to a short-term policy.

Protect your business with wedding vendor insurance

Small vendors can use our online portal to get a quote, bind, and issue a policy fast. Start your free quote using our self-serve portal. Start by selecting what type of business you run:

• Wedding planners
• Florists
• DJs and musicians
• Photographers and videographers
• Bakers

Larger customers with more complex insurance needs can speak to an agent for support in getting coverage that matches their needs. As an independent insurance agent, we work with a variety of carriers to offer the best policies for your budget.

Protect your wedding vendor business with the best insurance policy for your needs.