reception hall questions

Hi ladies...I'm trying to think of questions that I need to ask the reception haIl at my appointment. I feel like I'm missing stuff.

HELP!

ask about how your meals will be served (if you can get a 'sampler' where you get a little of each dish)...Also let them know your drink of choice so they can have it ready if you want one.

We also asked about children costs and meals, vendor policies, and what sort of things need to be dropped off prior to the wedding day.

HTH

I asked soo many questions.. I was like a bridezilla, but its a good thing I asked because we would have been stuck with extra charges when we booked!! They told me most of this, but I had my list with me anyway...

Here's my list:

-First, if you have a specific date, ask if it is avalible. (if your not flexible with it)
-Whats the price per person?
-Whats the tax rate? (if your RH is in a different town or city)
-Does that price (per person) include the cake?
-Does that price include valet parking?
-Will the manager be onsite for my event?
-Is there a charge for maitre di?
-What are the other events planned for the same day?
-Can we use any verder we choose?
-Is there is a minimum you require?
-Do you charge for a tasting?
-Is there are any restrictions?
-Is there an over time charge?
-Is there top-shelf liquor?
-Is there extra charges for linens?
-Do you supply menus, place cards or direction cards?
-How many people to each table?
-Do you provide a coat check? (If needed)
-What's the deposit?
-Is there a cancelation fee? (just incase)
-Is the RH hanicap accessible?
-Is the clean-up included with the fee?
-What are the accomidations (outdoors) for a change in weather?
-What happens if there is a power failure? (I really asked them this)
-Will they allow us to bring our own liquor/beer if a specific one we want it not provided?
-Is there a payment scedule?
-Is there a bridal suite?
-Is there overnight accomidations? If not, where is the nearest hotel and do they have a bridal suite?
-Are there designated smoking areas?
-Is there any renovations planned?
-When do you need the final head count?
-What are the dimensions of the room?
-What are the maximum/minumum number of tables?
-Is there a bridal attendant onsite?
-How many bars/bartenders will be in the room?
-How many waiters/waitresses to a table?
-What are the dimensions of the dance floor?
-Where does the band/DJ set up?
-What is the cost per child under what age?
-Is there an inhouse wedding planner?
-Are children included in the minimum?
-How much are vendor meals?
-Are there any restrictions on alcohol?
-Will the cocktail hour be in the same room or a different area?
-Do you provide decor for the cocktail hour?
-Where and how will early arriving guest be accomidated?
-Where will the gift and cake table be located?
-Is there first aid onsite incase of an accident?
-How much do you charge for broken glasses ect.?
-Are your price quotes final?
-Is the menu subject to change?
-Is there a corkage fee for wine a champagne?
-At the end of the event, how long does the band/DJ or other vendors have before I am charged overtime?

With this list, I'm sure you'll have a 'no surprise' reception... My FH was telling me that I was driving them nuts, but I didn't care.. I had to know all these things before I booked! I'm picky like that.
GOOD LUCK!!!!