Wedding Liability Insurance
Say “I do” to peace of mind with wedding event insurance.
- Host and Retail Liquor Liability coverage
- Instant access to your Certificate of Insurance (COI)
- Same-day event protection
What Is Wedding Insurance?
Wedding event insurance is short-term general liability coverage designed for weddings, ceremonies, and receptions. Think of it like a bodyguard protecting your big day!
It covers you for:
✅ Guest injuries
✅ Accidental damages
✅ Food-related illnesses
Instead of worrying about the “what ifs,” wedding insurance lets you focus on what really matters: celebrating your special moment.
Types of Wedding Events We Cover
Our wedding liability insurance is made to cover festivities like:
- Caterers
- Contractors
- Distributors
- Entertainers and DJs
- Event vendors
- Fitness instructors
- Food trucks
- Freelancers
- Importers
- Landscape services
- Manufacturers
- Mobile service providers
- Photographers
- Retailers
- Videographers
- Wholesalers
Are you a professional planner? Keep your services covered with wedding planner insurance all year long. We also insure special event vendors, like caterers, photographers, DJs, and more!
Why Do You Need Insurance for a Wedding?
Weddings are joyful, but they’re also big productions. With so many moving parts, there’s always the chance of an unexpected hiccup. Wedding insurance coverage is built for the moments you don’t see coming!
✅ Meet venue or vendor insurance requirements
✅ Easily add additional insureds
✅ Get proof of insurance fast
✅ Cover accidents related to your wedding
✅ One policy protects both the event and the hosts
Even if you’re not at fault, you could still be held liable or even sued for an accident you never thought would happen. Wedding insurance coverage keeps your best day from turning into your worst nightmare.
What Does Wedding Liability Insurance Cover?
- Bodily injury: Coverage if a guest is hurt at your wedding (like slipping on the dance floor)
- Property damage: Protection if the venue or rented equipment is damaged (wine-stained carpet, broken chairs, etc.)*
- Host liquor liability: Covers you if alcohol is served and a guest causes an accident (included when alcohol is complimentary, not sold)**
- Multiple event locations: Coverage for both your ceremony and reception, even if they’re at different venues
- Extended event coverage: Coverage lasts for four days, so it includes your entire wedding weekend or set-up and tear-down days, keeping you protected from start to finish (5+ days of coverage also available)
*Does not cover damages to your own property, decor, or owned items. Only intended to cover damages to rentals or those of your guests.
**Retail Liquor Liability is available for purchase if alcohol is being sold at your event.
How Much Does Insurance for a Wedding Cost?
Say yes to wedding liability insurance for as low as $88 per event. You can protect your hosts and your whole celebration for less than the price of a centerpiece!
Coverage is affordable, flexible, and customizable, based on factors like:
- Estimated guest attendance
- Wedding festivities and activities
- Event length
- Optional add-ons
Hosting multiple events, like an engagement party and bridal shower? A long-term event policy may save you some cash. Coverage starts at $114 for 5+ days, allowing you to protect multiple celebrations leading up to the big day.
Event Insurance Coverage Limits
General Liability Limits
Price
The maximum amount of coverage you can receive during your policy period for bodily injury and property damage claims caused by your event.
$2,000,000
The maximum amount of coverage you can receive during your policy period for bodily injury or property damage caused by products used at your event, even after it’s over.
$2,000,000
The maximum the insurance carrier will pay per claim for bodily injury or property damage.
$1,000,000
The amount your policy will pay for claims arising out of one or more of the following offenses:
– False Arrest, detention, or imprisonment
– Malicious prosecution
– Wrongful Eviction or Wrongful Entry
– Oral or written publications that slander or libel a person or organization
– Oral or written publication or material that violates a person’s right of privacy
– The use of another’s advertising idea in your advertisement
$1,000,000
Applies to damage by fire to premises rented to the insured and to damage regardless of cause to premises (including contents) occupied by the insured for 7 days or less.
$100,000
A no-fault medical policy that allows you to cover medical or funeral expenses for an individual up to the issued limit without deducting from the general liability aggregate limit. The injury or death must be a result of a bodily injury caused by your event.
$5,000
Alcohol Coverage
Price
Included if alcohol is served or offered complimentary/free of charge (not sold to guests).
Included
Required if alcohol is sold or charged, including (but not limited to) cash, by tickets, per glass, and through donations at the bar.
Available
Optional Add-Ons
Coverage for a third party, such as a business, property owner, or event venue, who could be named in a claim arising from your event. It cannot be used for employees, friends, family, vendors, planners, yourself, or other businesses you may own.
Raised limits available for General Liability, Medical Payments, and Damage to Premises Rented to You coverage.
Coverage for vehicles your business rents, leases, or borrows, or when employees use their own cars for work purposes.
Removes the exclusion for golf cart coverage within your policy. This coverage may only apply when drivers accompany carts; guests are not permitted to drive.
Added endorsement that requires your insurance to respond first to a claim, without asking the other party’s insurance to share costs.
Added endorsement that prevents your insurance carrier from going after a third party to recover money paid out on a claim.
Get Wedding Insurance Online In Minutes
Getting covered doesn’t have to be complicated. With Insurance Canopy, you can:
✅ Get a free quote online in minutes
✅ Customize your coverage
✅ Instantly download and share your Certificate of Insurance
No phone calls. No hours of paperwork. Just quick, simple wedding event protection you can buy from your phone, so you can get back to cake tastings and floral arrangements.
Common FAQs About Wedding Event Insurance
Do Wedding Venues Require Insurance?
Yes, most wedding venues require insurance. It keeps their venue and staff safe from any accidents your event may cause on their property.
Read your contract carefully or ask your venue coordinator if insurance is required.
Who’s An Event Host?
An event host is the person in charge of hosting an event and booking a venue. They are the reason the event is taking place!
For a wedding, an event host is typically the couple, but parents, family members, or friends can also be the host. The host is different from the venue, wedding planner, coordinator, or vendors, and they need to get their own insurance since your event policy won’t cover them.
What’s Not Covered?
Wedding insurance does not commonly cover:
- Weddings with more than 5,000 attendees
- Events that go past 2:00 a.m. or overnight
- Overnight camping or retreats
- Adult or exotic venues
- Water activities or pools
- Fireworks (sparklers are okay)
- Mechanical bulls, bounce houses, or motorsports
- International weddings or events
It also does not cover vendors or wedding planners. If you have questions or are unsure whether your event qualifies, please contact our team! A licensed agent will assist you.
How Far In Advance Should I Get Wedding Insurance?
You can get wedding insurance today for your future event! Many venues ask for proof of insurance 30–60 days before your scheduled event, or before you can book.
We recommend securing coverage as soon as you’re looking to book your venue and vendors, so you have proof of insurance ready to go. You’re event venue and date(s) need to be finalized by the start of the event for coverage to be effective.
Does Wedding Insurance Cover Alcohol-Related Incidents?
Yes, wedding insurance can cover alcohol-related incidents! If you choose to serve complimentary drinks, host liquor liability is automatically included. This can protect you if alcohol service results in an accident.
If you plan to sell or charge guests for alcohol, retail liquor liability coverage is available to add to your policy. Prices vary based on the number of estimated guests.
Is the Venue Automatically Covered?
No, the venue is not automatically covered. You can easily add your venue as an additional insured when you purchase your policy. This grants them coverage under your policy if an accident occurs due to your event.
You cannot add wedding planners, coordinators, or vendors to your policy as additional insureds.
Can I Cover Both the Ceremony and Reception at Different Venues?
Yes, you can absolutely cover both a ceremony and reception at different venues using one policy.
Our wedding event insurance policy can extend coverage to multiple locations on the same day (or consecutive days). You can also add every participating venue to your policy as an additional insured at no extra charge!
Hear What Our Real Clients Have To Say
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They provided clarity on the importance of insurance for a first time business owner in the cleaning space and provided clear insight next steps and options for coverage.
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Super affordable insurance for a small business like myself super happy to be able to provide this to my customers really helps of landing more gigs
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December 22, 2025 -
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December 11, 2025 -
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October 3, 2025Thank you so much
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May 18, 2025 -
everything is excellent
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May 18, 2025Extremely affordable event insurance and an easy to work with system and team that will advise you every step of the way!
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May 18, 2025Affordable for dance & yoga folk. Thumbs up!
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May 18, 2025
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They provided clarity on the importance of insurance for a first time business owner in the cleaning space and provided clear insight next steps and options for coverage.
Evergreen Multiservices
February 2, 2026 -
Extremely user friendly website, super affordable and very little time needed to apply.
Carl Sari
January 31, 2026 -
Excellent company, Great service, the best!!!
Claudina Adams
January 15, 2026 -
Super affordable insurance for a small business like myself super happy to be able to provide this to my customers really helps of landing more gigs
Alex
January 5, 2026 -
Really went the extra mile to find the appropriate coverage for my business.
Daisy B
January 2, 2026 -
Canopy provided escatly what I neede to book the gig, and at a very affordable price.. Thank You!
Andy Anderson
December 22, 2025 -
Easy. Convenient. Trustworthy. Came thru in a moments notice
Eddie K
December 19, 2025 -
Affordable liability insurance for DJ's. Easy to set up and understand. I've been with them for several years and am happy with their service.
Peter Flessas
December 14, 2025 -
So easy to sign up. I hope I never have to use the insurance portion but most hotels require it for corporate gigs
Yuri Gonzalez
December 11, 2025 -
This company is great. They are very helpful and they have great prices for insurance options that cover what you need!
Jacob Serrano
December 6, 2025