Frank Alexander, an event designer who lives in Manhattan, hired architect Paul Masi to design his Southampton, N.

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But if your vendors are unable to rebook the space, or, if in the case of a dress or event designer, they have spent much money or time on your wedding, they are obligated to refund only what they deem appropriate.

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"If I'm at an event sponsored by a designer, I pick at the really chic food passed around, " said Lauren Shane, a 28-year-old stylist who goes by the name elshane and works for celebrities such as pop-star Carly Rae Jepsen.

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