2010 NEWBIES ~~ Chosing Your Wedding Reception Venue
Here are some questions and things to consider for the Newbies that have joined the 2010 family when choosing a wedding venue!!!
* What's the decor like? Does it fit your wedding style? Will you have to spend a lot of money on flowers and decorations to make it beautiful?
* Do they have an in-house caterer, and do you like that food? While an in-house caterer makes things easier, and usually cheaper, sometimes the hall can be beautiful, but the food ho-hum. Do they have a limitation on which caterers you can use?
* Do they have adequate coat check and bathroom facilities?
* Do they have a liquor license?
* Will they allow you to bring your own liquor? (This is usually cheaper, even with the customary corkage fee.)
* What's the cancellation policy?
* Is there a payment schedule? What kind of deposits are required?
* Are there any hidden costs? Before you sign the contract, read it carefully.
* What are the overtime charges?
* Is there room for a band and/or dancing?
* Is there a space for the bride and groom to change and/or relax?
* Where will you take photographs?
* Who will be supervising and troubleshooting before the day of your wedding? Who will be supervising and troubleshooting on the day of your wedding? Can you meet them now?
* Where can your guests park? Are there extra fees for parking? Do they have valet parking?
* Especially if you're considering museums or private clubs, what are the limitations on what decor you can have?
* If its an outdoor location, do they have any backup plans for rainy days? If not, is there a place that you can put up a tent?
* What's the decor like? Does it fit your wedding style? Will you have to spend a lot of money on flowers and decorations to make it beautiful?
* Do they have an in-house caterer, and do you like that food? While an in-house caterer makes things easier, and usually cheaper, sometimes the hall can be beautiful, but the food ho-hum. Do they have a limitation on which caterers you can use?
* Do they have adequate coat check and bathroom facilities?
* Do they have a liquor license?
* Will they allow you to bring your own liquor? (This is usually cheaper, even with the customary corkage fee.)
* What's the cancellation policy?
* Is there a payment schedule? What kind of deposits are required?
* Are there any hidden costs? Before you sign the contract, read it carefully.
* What are the overtime charges?
* Is there room for a band and/or dancing?
* Is there a space for the bride and groom to change and/or relax?
* Where will you take photographs?
* Who will be supervising and troubleshooting before the day of your wedding? Who will be supervising and troubleshooting on the day of your wedding? Can you meet them now?
* Where can your guests park? Are there extra fees for parking? Do they have valet parking?
* Especially if you're considering museums or private clubs, what are the limitations on what decor you can have?
* If its an outdoor location, do they have any backup plans for rainy days? If not, is there a place that you can put up a tent?
