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Reception Hall List of Questions

CalJoe0124 Posted: Apr 26, 2005 12:35 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2005 12:35 PM

Reception Hall List of Questions

Hi Ladies,
I am hoping someone can help me!

I had heard that there is a list of questions we should bring with us when going to visist reception halls.
Does anyone know where I can get that list or are there any standard questions that I should be asking when visisting reception halls?

Thanks girls!!!

kissy27 Posted: Apr 26, 2005 12:39 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2005 12:39 PM

Re: Reception Hall List of Questions

I'm not sure if I have the list at home...Here is an article on TheKnot which gives you some questions & things to think about when selecting a hall

http://www.theknot.com/ch_article.html?Object=AI91103124659&keywordID=158&keywordType=2&parentID=527

sarahthegreat Posted: Apr 26, 2005 12:40 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2005 12:40 PM

Re: Reception Hall List of Questions

ask about:

what is the mimimum?
what is included in the price per person?
overtime charges - what happens if the party runs over time limit
cancellation policy - i know its sad to think about, but what happens if you don't get married.
open bar included, top shelf liquor

there are more, but i cannot think of them right now

amstellitelady Posted: Apr 26, 2005 01:01 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2005 01:01 PM

Re: Reception Hall List of Questions

ask if they allow shots. A lot of reception halls these days don't allow them anymore.

Noiva06 Posted: Apr 26, 2005 01:28 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2005 01:28 PM

Re: Reception Hall List of Questions

How much do you pay
1. for house vendors?
2. other vendors?
3. kids? (if you plan on having kids)

steflily Posted: Apr 26, 2005 01:44 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2005 01:44 PM

Re: Reception Hall List of Questions

Here's a thread that was going when I first started looking at halls. It was a great help:

Questions

cindyandkevin Posted: Apr 26, 2005 04:51 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2005 04:51 PM

Re: Reception Hall List of Questions

One important question to keep in mind is distance that your guests will have to travel. Also, be sure to check out their bridal suite. Ask if you can have something to drink/eat and see how hospitable they are. You can get an idea of their service that way. With the $$ you're spending they should be glad to cater to your needs. Just some thoughts! Good luck and let us know how it goes!