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For most brides & grooms planning their wedding, comparing the different wedding venues available can be an overwhelming task. Here are a few questions to keep in mind while conducting site visits for your dream wedding venue.
Quick List:
Food and Beverage Minimum/Room Rental – Is there a room rental fee? What is the food and beverage minimum? Any taxes or gratuity?
Candles – Candles are gorgeous and most brides would love candles all around their reception room. Are they Allowed? If this is important to you, make sure this is a question you get answered prior to booking your wedding location.
Menu Tasting – Is a tasting included as part of the wedding package? Is a tasting available before you book?
Wedding Vendors/Wedding Professionals – Before hiring anyone, make sure you find out if there are any restrictions from the venue. Some venues may only allow you to select from their approved list of vendors. Some venues require proof of liability insurance of at least $1 million as well as a business license.
Timeframe/Overtime – How long is the wedding reception? What is the charge for each additional hour if you’re interested in extending the wedding reception?Banquet Chairs – Ask to see standard banquet chairs.
Dressing Room/Bridal Suite – Is there a dressing room available? If so, how early will you have access to the room?
Bar – Are you able to bring in your own liquor? If so, is there fee?
Candy Buffet, Popcorn Bar, Cookie Station, etc – What are the restrictions?
Dance Floor – Is a dance floor included? If not, what is the cost? What is the size?
Parking – Find out where guests will be parking and if there is a valet available. If there is valet, what is the fee?
Number of Events – How many events do they host in one day? In a larger venue, multiple events and often times multiple weddings may take place?
Staff – What is the staff’s dress code? What is the server to guest ratio?
Cake - Is there an in house pastry chef? Is an outside cake allowed? Is there a cake cutting fee?
Noise Ordinance – Is there a noise ordinance? Either for the entire venue, ceremony, or even your room!
Licenses and Insurance – Does the venue have an up to date business license and liability insurance? Link to more detailed article
Preferred Vendor List – What is the screening process for vendors to get on the venue’s list? Is it a paid listing? Link to Detailed article on Preferred Vendors
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