PLAN B WEDDING INSURANCE - South Africa

Avoid the wedding day blues……

For most people, their wedding day is one of life’s highlights. It often involves a significant financial investment. When wedding plans are made, one has to take into account most eventualities. But… how do you plan for the unthinkable? The simple fact of the matter is that you can't. Lost deposits, non-appearance of suppliers, loss or damage to wedding attire.

The Plan B wedding insurance product was created a year ago, after much research, Marilyn Nolan and Jeanine Begg discovered the many calamities that have actually taken place on wedding days. They realised they had identified a niche in the market for a specialised insurance policy in SA.

“Weddings can be stressful, because there are so many variables that come into play,” says Plan B ceo Marilyn Nolan. “Wedding costs have soared in recent years and the global recession is placing an enormous strain on people’s finances. Combine these two facts with the unpredictability of the factors influencing a successful wedding, and the need for a product such as Plan B becomes immediately apparent.”

Available not only to the individual but to all wedding providers throughout SA, the policy offers cover for lost deposits and unexpected eventualities. Wedding Planners / Coordinators who suggest having a back-up, such as Plan B, will be providing the best advice to their clients, making them aware of unexpected eventualities. Plan B will protect the often large financial investment involved in creating an unforgettable day.

Plan B Wedding Insurance, underwritten by Mutual and Federal Risk Financing Ltd, is an affordable solution suitable for most couples and entails four packages. Cover ranging from R75 000 to R200 000. With a one-off premium, the cover commences seven days prior the wedding, and continues until midnight at reception. Plan B will help to minimize any financial loss incurred by the many unforeseen events that can ruin a perfect day.

Considering that the wedding insurance premium is negligible compared to the cost of the wedding itself, wedding insurance is inexpensive.