General FAQ

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes.  Spark is fully insured by R.V. Nuccio & Associates Insurance Brokers, Inc.

What is the required deposit to secure your services?

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to hold the date.  This deposit is applied towards your total balance.  The remaining balance is due 30 days before your wedding date. 

Can the hours of service be split up?

All of our service hours must be consecutive, which includes travel time between locations.

Can i request a specific person?

You may request a specific person for your wedding.

What is your usual attire?

Your SparkPro will dress in business casual or business professional, depending on the nature of the wedding.  We are also happy to dress to the occasion, we can match any color, style, or theme of the wedding requested by the client.

If the WEDDING is outdoors do you require a covering of some sort?

Yes, we are happy to provide all of our services at indoor and outdoor weddings alike. In the case of an outdoor wedding we do require that you provide cover for your wedding pros and their equipment on the off chance there is unexpected bad weather. 

DO YOU BRING BACK-UP EQUIPMENT TO THE WEDDING IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION?

Spark maintains all of our equipment to the highest industry standards, but your wedding pros are always stocked with the proper back up equipment in case there is a technical malfunction. 

What is your recommended tip?

We never expect a tip, however, your wedding pros are service professionals and only receive a portion of the total booking amount as the rest covers the numerous company expenses that are incurred along the way. If your wedding pros do an excellent job a tip (any amount you feel appropriate) is always appreciated.

Do clients get to speak to their wedding pros before the day of the wedding?

At Spark, we value the planning process tremendously. This means you will have the chance to talk to your wedding pros prior to the day of. These meetings take place over the phone, typically 2-3 weeks prior to your date.

What is your backup plan in case you become unavailable on the day of the wedding?

We want your special day to be seamless and successful and we will always do everything to hold true to our commitments. However, in the event of an emergency we will always be able to provide an alternative equally trained wedding pro. 

What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?

We come prepared for your wedding,  as we are there for you throughout the entire length of our service with limited breaks.  No meal is required but always appreciated!

What areas do you service?

We primarily service the following areas:

MO: Springfield, Branson, Joplin, Lake of the Ozarks, & West Plains.

AR: Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, Springdale, Harrison, and Eureka Springs.

We service other areas by request. Please inquire with us for details.

Do you charge for travel?

We charge the national travel rate of $0.58 cents per mile per service for total miles traveled. If the event location is greater than 40 miles round trip (20 miles one way) from our office off Historic C-Street.  

are you available for Destination weddings?

On rare occasion we are asked to travel long distance for a destination weddings. We love the opportunity to play a part in these adventures! Contact our office for details.  

what other vendors do you recommend?

We have many connections with vendors all across the region. Let us know what you are looking for and we are happy to help steer you in the right direction.