Family drama, high costs, and unexpected obstacles can all throw a poor couple off course.

This is what happened to onebridewhose wedding vendor was put in an induced coma due to health issues.

To understand what to do in such complicated situations,Bored Pandareached out toJasmine Norris.

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Shes an award-winning wedding photographer who has been featured in over 450 publications.

We asked Jasmine what people should keep in mind when choosing their wedding contractor.

They should be receptive to all of your questions and concerns and not just brush them off.

Couple celebrating their wedding surrounded by guests holding sparklers, creating a festive atmosphere.

We askedJasmineif she thinks this particular situation seems fishy or like a scam.

This situation is not ideal at all, either for the bride and groom or for the vendor.

She said: I would recommend that every couple research each vendor and look at their reviews.

Text about a wedding deposit issue with vendor in a coma, seeking advice for a best friend.

They should confirm that there are points in the contract that would cover them in worst-case scenarios.

I immediately back up images after the wedding, and I have a full contingency plan in place.

What would you do if you were in their situation?

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Check out the results:

Text discussing a vendor in an induced coma related to a wedding deposit issue.

Person resting in a hospital bed with an IV, hand visible, highlighting vendor-come-wedding-deposit context.

Text about wedding vendor issue with non-refundable deposit and contract fine.

Text screenshot about a vendor missing contact details, related to wedding deposit issues.

Two women sitting, one consoling the other, discussing a wedding deposit issue.

Text describing concerns about vendor-wedding-deposit due to unforeseen circumstances before the event.

Text expressing uncertainty about handling vendor wedding deposit in Canada.

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Text exchange discussing potential vendor deposit scam, with users expressing concerns and legal options.

Text conversation about resolving vendor-come-wedding-deposit issues with legal help.

Screenshot of a discussion about a wedding deposit payment method on Reddit.

Discussion on confirming hospitalization with a lawyer, related to vendor-come-wedding-deposit.

Discussion about wedding vendor insurance in an online thread.

Two users discussing a wedding vendor contract and concerns about getting the wedding deposit back.

Text discussing concerns about a $10,000 wedding deposit, questioning full payment and potential scam risks.

Comment discussing a vendor’s wedding deposit situation and verification.

Reddit comment with “Sounds like a scam” about wedding deposit.

Comment warning about a vendor-come-wedding-deposit scam, highlighting potential fraud concerns.

Comment questioning communication without email on vendor-come-wedding-deposit topic.

Comment on vendor-come-wedding-deposit topic saying, “Yikes this reeks of scam…

Text screenshot: Discussion on wedding deposit scam involving a large cash payment.