Guides

Additional insured means another party is added to a policy so it's protected too. Here's what it means on a COI, and why venues require it from vendors.

Certificate holder just means who received the COI. Additional insured means you're covered. Here's the difference and why it matters for your venue.

A venue's field-by-field guide to reading an ACORD 25 certificate of insurance: coverages, limits, dates, additional insured and the boxes that actually matter.

How to request a certificate of insurance from vendors: what to ask for, a copy-paste email and text template, deadlines, and what to do when a COI is wrong.

Who needs liquor liability coverage at a wedding — the bartender, caterer, or the couple? A plain guide for venues on liquor liability vs host liquor liability.

A preferred vendor list saves couples time and protects your venue. Here's how to build one, what to require, and how insurance fits in.

Primary and noncontributory means a vendor's policy pays first and doesn't ask your venue's insurance to chip in. Here's what it means and how to confirm it.

A free sample certificate of insurance (ACORD 25) you can download, plus a good-COI-vs-bad-COI comparison so you know exactly what to check.

What insurance to require from wedding and event vendors: general liability limits, liquor liability, workers' comp and additional insured, by vendor type.

A waiver of subrogation stops a vendor's insurer from coming after your venue to recover a claim. Here's what it means and how to confirm it on a COI.

A COI is a one-page document that proves a business has active insurance. Here's what a certificate of insurance shows and why venues ask every vendor for one.

What insurance a bartender needs to work at a venue: general liability, liquor liability, and one-day bartender insurance for a single event.

What insurance a caterer needs to work at a venue: general liability limits, liquor liability, workers' comp, and how to get a COI in the right format.

What insurance a DJ needs to work at a venue: general liability limits, additional insured, equipment coverage, and DJ insurance for one day.

What insurance an event or wedding planner needs to work at a venue: general liability, additional insured, and professional liability explained.

What insurance a wedding florist needs to work at a venue: general liability limits, additional insured, and why installations create real risk.

What insurance a food truck needs to work at a venue: general liability, commercial auto, liquor liability if serving alcohol, and workers' comp.

What insurance a wedding photographer or videographer needs to work at a venue: general liability, additional insured, and equipment coverage explained.

What insurance a rental or tent company needs to work at a venue: general liability, additional insured, installation risk and delivery auto coverage.

A free COI tracking spreadsheet template for venues. Track each vendor's certificate, limits, additional insured and expiration in Google Sheets or Excel.

A free venue vendor agreement template covering insurance, COI deadlines, alcohol, load-in/out, cleanup and indemnity. Download and adapt with your attorney.

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