Ok, first thing is the hall, do you think making the appointment is the way to go or should I just visit the place, unexpected ? Some places are telling me I don't need an appointment....
jenny2penny
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I think you should call and if they make appointments make one. If you don't make one expect that maybe no one can help you.
shelly3950
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I would definitely make an appointment. Some of the places told me I didn't need one, but I made appointments anyway. It should ensure that someone will be there and prepared to deal. If you happen to be in the neighborhood, then drop by. But otherwise, I would make appointments.
nylisa
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I would definitely call and make an appointment so that they know that you are coming and will have set aside some time to talk to you.
wed2jlo
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I agree I would rather have an appointment to start the first visit looking, but I am trying to get afternoon appointments, during the day I do not want to see the places at night when their grounds are dark. The 2 places so far I called can only see me in the evenings tonite and tomorrow.
steph4777
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I have done both. If they let you make an appointment do it, this will ensure that you are less likely to wait to speak to a banquet manager.
Just make sure you do your research before you get there and be ready to ask questions.
I have a packet I put together before I went to visit places. It includes addresses, link to websites, basic amenities, price ranges, and sample menu. FM me if you want a copy.
wed2jlo
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Thanks Stephanie, basically I am looking for the Sunday or Monday of the holiday weekend--Memorial Day. If the grounds issue is important to me and my FH why shouldn't I see the place in the daylight? It gets dark now by 4:30 pm--seeing the water or gardens is mute at night. I guess I will knock the unaccomodating places off my list now.
ChristineC68
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It depends on the place - some require an appointment, others have set hours where it's basically an open house and other's say come by whenever.
