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Congratulations on your engagement.
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Welcome and Congrats!
Here is the list of questions that I brought with me to each RH I visited. This list was priceless!
QUESTIONS:
Hall:
Date Visited:
Contact:
Phone #:
Address:
Dates Available:
Capacity:
Minimum for room:
Table Size (number):
Table shape:
Maximum Number of Tables for room:
Dimensions of Dance Floor:
Dimensions of Room:
Separate Cocktail Room:
How early can bridal party arrive?
Is the hall handicap accessible?
When can vendors arrive to set up?
Bridal Suite size & location:
Number of Concurrent Events:
If more than one event: separate bathroom facilities?
Liquor – top shelf? (Names?)
Is Champagne included throughout the reception?
Are candles allowed?
In-house Wedding Planner?
Photography/Florist – recommendations?
Can we use others vendors?
Any fee for outside vendors?
Insurance requirements for vendors?
Does hall need proof of insurance?
Wedding Cake included?
Any limitations on flavors/fillings?
Cake cutting charge for outside cakes? If so ask that it be reduced or eliminated
Can I have my own cake cutter?
Number of Entrée Options:
Can we have a tasting?
When is final menu picked?
Any decorations included?
Do we get a credit if not using centerpieces? How much?
Linen colors:
Ratio of Guests/Servers:
Bridal attendant included?
Number of Bars and Bartenders:
Coat Room and Rest Room Attendants?
Is cost included?
Valet – included or additional?
Overtime charges:
Price per person:
How much are vendor meals?
Are kids half price?
What ages?
Any limit on number of half price kids?
Vendors included in minimum?
Are kids included in minimum?
Gratuity/service charge – is it a set fee? Is it distributed amongst all of the workers?
grat/Service charge % (number):
Is grat/service charge taxed:
Hotel recommendations:
Church recommendations:
Direction cards provided? (Get a copy for file)
Deposit amount:
Method of payment:
Payment schedule and is a courtesy reminder sent?
Any tasting events or showcases before we book?
Can we see photos of hall in different seasons (get copies for file)
Timing for final head count:
Can we upgrade if under minimum (no wasted dinners) i.e., cordials or upgrade entrees?
Cancellation and refund policy:
Smoking area?
Any renovations planned?
What/When?
Expected completion date?
WEATHER QUESTIONS (if it will be Winter!):
Plowing?
Cancellation policy due to extreme weather?
***Do not forget to check out the bathrooms:
***Take digital pics of the rooms and grounds for file.
Here is the list of questions that I brought with me to each RH I visited. This list was priceless!
QUESTIONS:
Hall:
Date Visited:
Contact:
Phone #:
Address:
Dates Available:
Capacity:
Minimum for room:
Table Size (number):
Table shape:
Maximum Number of Tables for room:
Dimensions of Dance Floor:
Dimensions of Room:
Separate Cocktail Room:
How early can bridal party arrive?
Is the hall handicap accessible?
When can vendors arrive to set up?
Bridal Suite size & location:
Number of Concurrent Events:
If more than one event: separate bathroom facilities?
Liquor – top shelf? (Names?)
Is Champagne included throughout the reception?
Are candles allowed?
In-house Wedding Planner?
Photography/Florist – recommendations?
Can we use others vendors?
Any fee for outside vendors?
Insurance requirements for vendors?
Does hall need proof of insurance?
Wedding Cake included?
Any limitations on flavors/fillings?
Cake cutting charge for outside cakes? If so ask that it be reduced or eliminated
Can I have my own cake cutter?
Number of Entrée Options:
Can we have a tasting?
When is final menu picked?
Any decorations included?
Do we get a credit if not using centerpieces? How much?
Linen colors:
Ratio of Guests/Servers:
Bridal attendant included?
Number of Bars and Bartenders:
Coat Room and Rest Room Attendants?
Is cost included?
Valet – included or additional?
Overtime charges:
Price per person:
How much are vendor meals?
Are kids half price?
What ages?
Any limit on number of half price kids?
Vendors included in minimum?
Are kids included in minimum?
Gratuity/service charge – is it a set fee? Is it distributed amongst all of the workers?
grat/Service charge % (number):
Is grat/service charge taxed:
Hotel recommendations:
Church recommendations:
Direction cards provided? (Get a copy for file)
Deposit amount:
Method of payment:
Payment schedule and is a courtesy reminder sent?
Any tasting events or showcases before we book?
Can we see photos of hall in different seasons (get copies for file)
Timing for final head count:
Can we upgrade if under minimum (no wasted dinners) i.e., cordials or upgrade entrees?
Cancellation and refund policy:
Smoking area?
Any renovations planned?
What/When?
Expected completion date?
WEATHER QUESTIONS (if it will be Winter!):
Plowing?
Cancellation policy due to extreme weather?
***Do not forget to check out the bathrooms:
***Take digital pics of the rooms and grounds for file.
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Wow Lsorret...I think you have almost every question possible...I'm gonna fav this because we still have agreed on a hall so I still need all the answers to these questions
Wow Lsorret...I think you have almost every question possible...I'm gonna fav this because we still have agreed on a hall so I still need all the answers to these questions
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Wow Lsorret...I think you have almost every question possible...I'm gonna fav this because we still have agreed on a hall so I still need all the answers to these questions
Thanks. I found that list when I joined this site and made sure to bookmark it and print it out! Not sure what I would've done without it
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Posted by Im getting Married
Congrats & Welcome!
Wow Lsorret...I think you have almost every question possible...I'm gonna fav this because we still have agreed on a hall so I still need all the answers to these questions
Thanks. I found that list when I joined this site and made sure to bookmark it and print it out! Not sure what I would've done without it![]()
wow! that is an amazing list!!! I wish I got on LIW before I got my RH, I researched what to ask for a week and ur list hits every point!
Lisa congrats on the engagement and have the best time planning ur wedding!!! and good luck with the appointments - so fun!
just one piece of advice: don't 'love' everything, try to be more critical of all that is offered, what ur getting for the price and of how each RH looks. I know that I made that mistake when I was looking
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welcome and congrats!!
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good luck on the search!!
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Congrats & welcome!!!!
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Welcome and congrats!
The Inn at New Hyde Park is amazing. I really loved it and probably would have booked it...but it was a bit over my price range for a Fri or Sat night in Nov. Their new cocktail hr room is awesome.
My best friend is getting married at Carlysle this july. I love the ballroom. It's beautiful.
I've never been to the others, but will be going to a wedding at Carltun in a few weeks.
The Inn at New Hyde Park is amazing. I really loved it and probably would have booked it...but it was a bit over my price range for a Fri or Sat night in Nov. Their new cocktail hr room is awesome.
My best friend is getting married at Carlysle this july. I love the ballroom. It's beautiful.
I've never been to the others, but will be going to a wedding at Carltun in a few weeks.
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Congrats and welcome! Sorry...never visited any of those places so I am not of much help. As for the questions - Lsorrent hit the nail on the head with her list!
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congrats and welcome!!!!
addiction begins........ now.........
have fun planning!
addiction begins........ now.........
have fun planning!
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congrats!!!
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Thanks again for all the responses!! It was so nice coming in to work today and getting to read them all.
And thanks LSorrent for providing that awesome list. This is exactly what I was looking for!
-lisa
And thanks LSorrent for providing that awesome list. This is exactly what I was looking for!
-lisa
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Congrats and welcome!!!
i havent been to the eisenhower location for a wedding but i have been there for dinner....its a beautiful place...i liked the food, i didnt love it...i think for the amount they charged for dishes and what not we were expecting more...JMO...no offense to anyone!!!
and the INN is GOREGOUS!!!! we could garentee the amt of people they wanted us to but it is still goregous!!!
good luck!
keep us posted!!
i havent been to the eisenhower location for a wedding but i have been there for dinner....its a beautiful place...i liked the food, i didnt love it...i think for the amount they charged for dishes and what not we were expecting more...JMO...no offense to anyone!!!
and the INN is GOREGOUS!!!! we could garentee the amt of people they wanted us to but it is still goregous!!!
good luck!
keep us posted!!
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Welcome and Congrats!!
I've been to weddings at all but the Royalton (my friend is getting married there this October). And I had a great time at all of them. i was considering the Carlyle when i was looking.
Definately take your time and do not feel pressured to pick an RH. That being said, Sept and Oct are extremely popular months! But most places will hold the date for a day or two if you are torn. If not - it wasnt meant to be.
I've been to weddings at all but the Royalton (my friend is getting married there this October). And I had a great time at all of them. i was considering the Carlyle when i was looking.
Definately take your time and do not feel pressured to pick an RH. That being said, Sept and Oct are extremely popular months! But most places will hold the date for a day or two if you are torn. If not - it wasnt meant to be.
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I checked the Royalton and The Inn at New Hyde Park.. I went to the royalton first and when i walked out i looked at my fiance and said.. This is the place.. he couldnt go to the INn with me and personally i wasnt even goin to check the Inn out until my parents were like.. I think you should at least just look at it. SO I said ok.. When I walked in I thought it was beautiful.. but still wasnt sold.. I walked into the ballroom and its gorgeous its big and has bars on each side of the ballroom which was important to me..not the roll in bars. it was full bars.. the room was beautiful.. but i was still lovin the royalton.. until we walked upstairs and saw the new cocktail hour room. we were all blown away!!!! I knew after that it was the place.. but ofcoarse I still looved the royalton so when my fiance came back that night with me to look at it. I said to him your the deciding factor. if you loove this place its where we are gettin married.. after he saw it he was like.. definately the place for us!! :) hope this helps.. (i still say check out the Royalton... I loooved it, but overall we went with the Inn).. :)
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That's so funny. I have an appt to view the Royalton right before my appt at the Inn at NHP. I'm also viewing the Carlyle in the morning. All this is right after I run a half marathon, so should be interesting.
BTW, how long do appts usually take on average?
BTW, how long do appts usually take on average?
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i would say about a half hour to 45 minutes.. shouldnt be longer than an hour
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Ask if they have any upcoming construction projects coming up. I remember last summer I went to the Carlyle and they were just starting construction on a new patio. Also last summer when i went to the royalton they were doing construction on a new cigar bar upstairs. I ended up choosing the royalton over carlyle, carltun etc but they all have very different feels so you need to go with your own style. All locations will be a really nice wedding.
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Congrats and welcome! I think you have all really beautiful places on your list and you'll have a great time looking. I'm getting married this July at the Royalton and we were choosing b/w it and the Caryle on the Green. Both are beautiful. Ultimately we went with the Royalton because we thought it had a more intimate feel and because the entire event is customized to the particular couple. There are no set menus to choose from - you and the Royalton work together to put together your dream menu. Oh and another huge factor was that the Royalton comes with a lot of extras for the money. For instance, the Royalton includes a Viennese hour for free whereas it was like $15pp at the Caryle. That said, the Caryle is gorgeous and you can tell that it is very well run. You can' t go wrong with either. Good luck!
