Definition: Plus-Plus (++) are the additional charges added on top of the quoted price for services. These costs include taxes, service charges, or gratuities. It’s very commonly used in vendor contracts and invoices, especially with venues, catering, and event services.
Practical Use + Tips:
In short, “plus-plus” means the listed price doesn’t include taxes and service charges, and you’ll need to factor in those additional costs when finalizing your wedding budget! Those extra charges can add up quickly. You want to make sure you ask all your vendors for clarity on what is included and what additional fees you’ll need to plan for when reviewing their contracts.
A few things to consider:
- When you see a quote that says “per person” or “for services” with a “++” after the price, it means that the quoted amount doesn’t include certain additional fees.
- Commonly we see there is a service charge added to the total cost. This is typically a percentage of the total cost and may be listed as something like a gratuity fee or administrative fee.
- These fees are commonly seen in things like catering, rental equipment, and venue services.