Questions to Ask your Wedding Venue



Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2005

by
WeddingsOnline.ie

Prior to putting a deposit on any potential venue, you should always ask questions, and if necessar
y get them to put it in writing. Here are some questions you might like to ask when visiting a possible venue. What are the arrangements for greeting guests as they arrive? Is there a drinks reception? What is included in their Wedding packages? Is there complimentary accommodation for the bride and groom? Is there any reduction for wedding guests accommodation? Are there special reductions for off peak times, i.e Mon - Thurs, Nov - Feb? How do they display and organize the table plan? Are Place name cards included? Are menu's supplied? How many per table? What flowers/decorations/Centre pieces are on the tables? Do you provide flowers for the top table? How much can you incorporate your colour schemes into the room? Can you instruct them on setting the tables? Are there any restrictions? Will there be somebody to put out the favours/table accessories? What types of Cake stands do you have? What type/shape of tables do you have? What ideas do they have for placement of the tables/top table? Do they do a table plan printout? Can the hotel play music from a CD, or is there piped music in the hotel/venue complex? What time will the meal be served? Do they come around with more vegetables during the meal? Will there be tea or coffee served after the meal? How much wine will be needed? Do they allow you to bring your own wine? How much is charged for corkage? Is there a vegetarian option? Is there a children's menu? What wine would suit your chosen meal? When should the cake be left in, and where is it stored? What time is the wedding cake served? How much of the wedding cake is cut? What is the best time the evening reception guests should arrive? What time do you put out the evening reception food? Is there a limit to the amount of evening guests you can invite (room size)? How long after dinner/cutting the cake will the room be ready for the band? How do we confirm our booking? Payment - What percentage is paid before, and after the day? How many rooms are allocated to the wedding party? When do they ask for final numbers? What costs are incurred if the numbers differ on the day? Is service charge included in the overall price? What is hotel policy on weddings? i.e one wedding a day. How many waiters, bar staff are assigned to the wedding reception? Bar extension, how to go about setting it up?
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)
» left by Peta from AUSTRALIA 6 years 179 days ago.
This artical was so helpful. UI have been looking for something like this for a while
» left by Sharon
from Ireland 6 years 55 days ago.
Very helpful, and comprehensive list. Would be great to see it in a check-list format, but the information is invaluable, regardless. Thanks Fiona.
» left by Susan
from Tipperary 5 years 235 days ago.
Would definately recommend this list. Very practical and covers everything. Will save hassle in the long run.
» left by L Montgomery
from United Kingdom 5 years 149 days ago.
Many helpful questions were available I would have not thought of asking . many thanks for the help .
» left by Ashley
from Canandaigua NY 2 years 345 days ago.
Very Very Helpful!! A checklist would be great- but awsome none the less:)
» left by Jessica from NY 2 years 133 days ago.
Thank you! This was the 4th try to find what I was looking for!
» left by Sidney
from Birmingham, UK 2 years 123 days ago.
Made me think of a lot I hadn't considered before! Thanks.
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