This page outlines our deposit and refund policy.

Before you officially book your micro wedding or proposal, we’ll ask you to review and sign a wedding/proposal contract that covers all the key details, including our deposit and refund policy. On the same day, you’ll also sign a separate contract with the photographer. We work closely with our photographers to align schedules and expectations. We’re able to make this part of the process smooth and straightforward for you.

To help you understand the essentials ahead of time, we’ve summarized the key points of our deposit and refund policy below.

Deposit Policy

You’ll need to pay a 50% deposit when you reserve your date. This deposit locks in your event and confirms your agreement with our services.

You’ll pay the remaining balance on the day of your wedding or proposal. We accept cash or credit card for final payment. Please note, we do not accept checks.

For your convenience, we accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover on the day of your event.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

To receive a full refund of your deposit, you must cancel your event at least 30 days before the scheduled date. If you cancel with less than 30 days’ notice, we will retain your deposit. However, if you already paid in full, we’ll refund the balance minus the deposit.

If the captain cancels the wedding due to extreme weather—such as high winds, sleet, heavy snow, or severe thunderstorms—we will work with you to reschedule the event. In most cases, rescheduling is simple and flexible. On the rare occasion we can’t find a suitable new date, we will provide a full refund.

Although Seattle’s weather can be unpredictable, June is generally a beautiful month. Still, surprises can happen. That said, in all Doug’s years as a charter captain, he has only had to reschedule two events due to weather.

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