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Questions to ask reception halls
SunBride07
Posted: Dec 29, 2005 09:13 AM+

Posted: Dec 29, 2005 09:13 AM
Questions to ask reception halls
Any good lists you could post? THANKS!
FDWedding07
Posted: Dec 29, 2005 09:20 AM+

Posted: Dec 29, 2005 09:20 AM
Re: Questions to ask reception halls
I got this list from a past Ang&Rich post hopfully this will help.Reception Hall Questions
1. Room Dimensions:
2. Max # of people room holds:
3. Tables – round, oval, square, rectangle, octagonal:
4. # of people per table:
5. How many affairs at a time:
6. Wait staff per table:
7. Recommended Gratuity – above and beyond the included tax & tip:
8. Valet – included?:
9. Vendor Dinner Price – ½ price of guests or set amount?
10. Bridal Suite: (look and see)
11. Bathrooms – how do they look:
12. Renovations Planned – expected date of start/finish:
13. Photo’s of facility in different seasons:
14. Menu Options – packages, # of courses, additions, substitutions:
15. Wedding Cake – included?:
16. Flowers – included? For cocktail hour or reception?:
17. Place Cards / Direction Cards – provided?:
18. Installments/Payment Plans – do you send courtesy reminder?:
19. Is there an affair before ours – time?:
20. Type of Payment - Cash, Credit Card, Check:
21. Meeting the Maitre’d and Chef:
22. Once we choose, discount or free dinner for us and our parents:
23. Any Tasting Events or Showcases before we book:
24. Cake Cutting Service Charge?:
25. Smoking room - available? How close is outside to reception room?:
26. Recommendations / Advice from Event Planner:
27. Top Shelf Liquor?
Love4Eva
Posted: Dec 29, 2005 09:24 AM+

Posted: Dec 29, 2005 09:24 AM
Re: Questions to ask reception halls
thats awesome - thanks!!!
SunBride07
Posted: Dec 29, 2005 09:28 AM+

Posted: Dec 29, 2005 09:28 AM
Re: Questions to ask reception halls
Thanks so much!
FDWedding07
Posted: Dec 29, 2005 09:31 AM+

Posted: Dec 29, 2005 09:31 AM
Re: Questions to ask reception halls
No problem!! Good Luck!!
Mrs.CM
Posted: Dec 29, 2005 01:27 PM+

Posted: Dec 29, 2005 01:27 PM
Re: Questions to ask reception halls
Posted by FDWedding07
27. Top Shelf Liquor?
make sure you ask for types, if it matters to you what will be served. Everyone has a different idea of what top shelf is! It's crazy!
JazzyT
Posted: Dec 29, 2005 09:09 PM+

Posted: Dec 29, 2005 09:09 PM
Re: Questions to ask reception halls
This is great, thanks
lisaslove
Posted: Dec 30, 2005 10:19 AM+

Posted: Dec 30, 2005 10:19 AM
Re: Questions to ask reception halls
great list thanks!!
Ser29
Posted: Dec 30, 2005 10:21 AM+

Posted: Dec 30, 2005 10:21 AM
Re: Questions to ask reception halls
those are great!
Lissy3077
Posted: Dec 30, 2005 01:58 PM+

Posted: Dec 30, 2005 01:58 PM
Re: Questions to ask reception halls
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