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Family Reunion Vendor Confirmation Email Template
Confirm every detail before the day arrives - in writing.
The most common family reunion disasters trace back to one source: a vendor miscommunication that nobody caught until the day of the event. The caterer who showed up with the wrong headcount. The DJ who had the wrong end time. The photographer who thought setup was at 1 PM, not noon. A vendor confirmation email sent 1 to 2 weeks before the event closes these gaps. It creates a paper trail, surfaces discrepancies in time to fix them, and gives both parties a shared document to reference if anything goes wrong.
Template: Caterer Confirmation Email
Template: Photographer / DJ Confirmation Email
Critical Things to Confirm With Every Vendor
- ✓Exact arrival time - not 'around noon.' Specify the time they need to be on-site and set up.
- ✓What they are providing vs. what you are providing - equipment, supplies, tables, linens.
- ✓Cancellation and refund policy - confirm it matches what's in the contract.
- ✓Who to call on the day of the event if there's an emergency - get a cell number, not just the office.
- ✓Final payment amount and due date - confirm both parties agree on the balance.
- ✓Any access or parking requirements at the venue - do they need a loading dock, elevator, or special permit?
How Reunly Helps You Manage Vendors
Reunly keeps all your vendor information - contacts, contracts, confirmed details, and payment status - in one place. Instead of hunting through email threads to find what you agreed on, everything is organized in your Reunly dashboard and accessible to your full planning committee.
- ✓Vendor contact storage - caterer, photographer, DJ, venue all in one place
- ✓Budget tracking tied to vendor payments - know what's paid and what's outstanding
- ✓Dietary restriction aggregation from RSVP data - ready to share with your caterer
- ✓Final headcount pulled live from RSVPs - no manual counting
- ✓Co-planner access so your whole committee can see vendor status
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I send vendor confirmation emails?
Send confirmation emails to all vendors 1 to 2 weeks before the event. This gives you time to resolve any discrepancies before it's too late. For caterers specifically, confirm the final headcount 72 hours before the event, and again the morning of if they need a final number for on-site setup.
What details should I confirm with a caterer?
Confirm: final headcount and per-head pricing, all dietary restrictions and allergy accommodations, setup and arrival time, what they're providing vs. what you need to provide (serving utensils, chafing dishes, tablecloths), breakdown and cleanup responsibilities, and payment due date and method.
Should I get vendor confirmations in writing?
Yes - always. Even if you talked on the phone, follow up with an email summarizing what was discussed and ask them to reply confirming the details are accurate. Email creates a record you can reference if anything goes wrong.
What if a vendor doesn't respond to my confirmation email?
Call them directly and then follow up with another email. If you cannot reach a vendor within 48 hours of a pre-event deadline, escalate - have a backup plan ready. A caterer who doesn't respond to a confirmation email a week before your event is a serious concern.
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