I'm Lost -- Contract Question

[pooh98378]

Hi! I talked to DFTW at the end of last week and they said that the locations were being held for my date. I thought they said that they would send information via email for me to fill out for them to put in the contract (room block, etc.). It's been a couple days and I haven't received it yet. Did I hear them wrong? Do they normally send that by regular mail or e-mail? I'm afraid I heard her wrong and they are waiting for me to do something...

 

[hiwaygal]

When is your date? And are you having an intimate or custom wedding?

In my experience, they will send the info via email. Make sure that your email doesn't have them blocked as spam.

Also, they usually say it will be there within a week or so, but, again, in my experience, it could take awhile.

If your date is coming up soon, or if you are thinking of going for a planning visit, you might want to give it a few more days and call and ask again, or better yet, get your planners email and email her!

 

[pooh98378]

I am a custom, but the wedding is a little less than a year away. I'm just worried because it seemed like I read somewhere that they can only hold the space for however long and then it is released if they don't receive the contract by then. Does anyone know anything about this?

 

[DisBride2007]

I believe they hold your location and date until the date the contract is due back with the deposit. If you haven't done the room block yet, then the contract hasn't even been written yet, so I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[pixie08]

The timing all depends on your location. In park events are on a different schedule than convention center. The first thing is to do you room block and have all of your dates, locations and times set. Once that is done (and supposing there is no lottery for the date which you will know one year before the date) then the contract will be drafted. Then they will email you the contract and then you will send it back. If they have told you you have that location for sure I wouldn't worry too much it is busy down there right now...just email your coordinator.Hope that helps.

 

[disprincessatheart]

I remember that it all seemed to take FOREVER to get whatever was being sent, but it will come and they won't unhold your times without touching base with you first. For a while they were holding two times at the WP for me and all day at my reception location. I think they held them for 4 months while we got the rest of our details sorted out and before I signed a contract.

I know it's hard to wait, but they'll send it.

 

[pooh98378]

Are they supposed to send me any forms before I send them the room block info? I just wanted to make sure that I am not the one holding up the process. I thought they said that they would send the forms, I would then fill them out w/ the room block info, etc. and send them back, and then the contract would be drafted. Since I haven't heard anything, I am wondering if I heard them wrong and I was supposed to go ahead and send the room block first???

 

[jillg850]

Hi,
I was in a similar situation & e-mailed my coordinator who is WONDERFUL! Our wedding is planned for Sept 2007 and we recently received an e-mail from her containing information pertaining to the contract -- stuff for us to fill out & e-mail back, as well as other helpful information in it such as the hotel rates.

You should be receiving an e-mail from your consultant containing:

1. Room block information -- an Excel file to fill out (what hotel(s) you have selected and the number of nights you want at each hotel, by day)

2. Contract information -- how do you want your name & your fiance's name listed, contact information, etc.

3. Complimentary website provided Disney -- your color choice, additional event information, bridal registry, etc.

4. Guest list for save the date announcements (Excel file to fill out). My understanding is this is not needed prior to having the contract being prepared.

Hope this helps --
Jill

 

[StephSFL]

I just looked at my e-mail and it took over a week before I got it. I know, I was nervous, too! I knew they were holding it, but I wanted to write them a check immediatly.
My advice on the contract is to really look it over and make ay necessary changes. If you want something changed- talk it over with your sales person and they will work with you.

 

[pixie08]

Hi,
I was in a similar situation & e-mailed my coordinator who is WONDERFUL! Our wedding is planned for Sept 2007 and we recently received an e-mail from her containing information pertaining to the contract -- stuff for us to fill out & e-mail back, as well as other helpful information in it such as the hotel rates.

You should be receiving an e-mail from your consultant containing:

1. Room block information -- an Excel file to fill out (what hotel(s) you have selected and the number of nights you want at each hotel, by day)

2. Contract information -- how do you want your name & your fiance's name listed, contact information, etc.

3. Complimentary website provided Disney -- your color choice, additional event information, bridal registry, etc.

4. Guest list for save the date announcements (Excel file to fill out). My understanding is this is not needed prior to having the contract being prepared.

Hope this helps --
Jill

yep that is the list!

 

[pooh98378]

Thanks everyone!!! You've helped ease my fears!