List of RH Questions?

Just wondering if anyone made a list I could use of questions to ask the RH. Seeing 3 this Sunday (Sunset Harbor, Med Manor and West Lake). Want to make sure I'm prepared and ask everything that I should.

TIA!

Here is the one I used:Click me

ok i dont know if this is gonna work, im gonna try and link you to the post i asked about this a while ago...i had a huge list of questions

reception hall questions

I used this list that was in the middle of CloudNine's post:

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NAME OF HALL:

Dates Available:

Capacity:

Minimum for room:

How much are vendor meals?

Are kids half price?

What ages?

Any limit on number of ½ price kids?

How early can bridal party arrive?

What time can ceremony begin?

Any limitations of music played outside? What type of limitations (i.e., no amplifiers)

Ceremony fee? includes floral arrangements, arch, gazebo, pew markers, pedestals, podium or table

Ceremony location outdoor?

Indoor ceremony option in case of rain?

Length of aisle outside? inside? (for runner measurement)

Can we have a rehearsal the night before?
If not, when?

When can vendors arrive to set up?

Bridal Suite size & location:


Number of Concurrent Events:

If more than one event: separate bathroom
facilities?

Is Champagne Included throughout the reception?

Liquor – top shelf? (Names?) Grey Goose, Henny

Are candles allowed? Votive placecards?

Can we use others vendors?


Insurance requirements for vendors?

Does hall need proof of insurance?

Wedding Cake included?

Any limitations on flavors/fillings?

Any credit if we do not use the cake?

Cake cutting charge if bringing our own cake?

Number of Entrée Options

Can we have a tasting

When is final menu picked?

Any decorations included? Centerpieces or flowers for cocktail hour tables?

Linen colors?

Ratio of Guests/Servers:

What will waiters wear?

Bridal attendant included?

Number of Bars and Bartenders (i.e. 1 per 50 guests)?

Coat Room and Rest Room Attendants?

Is cost included?

Table Size (number):

Table shapes for room?

Maximum Number of Tables for room:

Valet – included or additional?

Dimensions of Dance Floor:

Dimensions of reception room:

Is there a separate cocktail room?

Capacity of cocktail room? Seating for all guests?

Overtime charges:

Gratuity – is it a set fee? Is it distributed amongst all of the workers?

Service charge % (number):

Is service charge taxed:

Hotel 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? Outside in NY

Any renovations planned?
What/When?
Expected completion date?

***Do not forget to check out the bathrooms:

***Take digital pics of the rooms and grounds for file

Add any special notes/impressions about this hall? i.e. easy to find, distance from hotels and shopping for guests?

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In addition, when I could I checked out both the Men's and Women's rooms... when I couldn't FH went into the Men's room for me. I took pictures. I asked ALL the questions. Banquet Managers hated me, but hey, that's how I got my chair covers