Wedding Ceremony & Reception Music Discussions

DJ Cancellation/Backup

Hello, I have two questions:

1) Is it standard for there to be no recourse against a DJ who cancels on your wedding within 30 days other than for them to return all money you've paid them? At that point you are left with few options and in a tough spot. I understand that we should have to pay the full amount if we cancel since they have turned away other business - but these contracts I am seeing seem very one-sided. I don't want to be stranded 3 weeks before the wedding with no dj and no recourse.

2) Is it reasonable to request a detailed backup plan in our DJ contract? I understand things may come up the day of the wedding where the DJ may be unable to show - but the backup plans in contracts I am seeing amount to "we'll do our best to find you a backup". I expect that they should have a named backup identified who knows the wedding program (father/daughter dance, first dance, etc), "do not play" list, etc. so that it's not just their friend showing up and hoping for the best.

Thanks,
David
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