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?

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Posted by FDWedding07


27. Top Shelf Liquor?

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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!

I put together a huge list:

you can find it here


Have fun!