Does anyone have a list of questions that I should be sure to ask the venues? I start looking at reception venues this weekend and I am not sure I know what to ask....HELP!!!!
MaggieLuvsJoe
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Definitely ask the
minimum and maximum of people you can have?
the price per person plus tax and gratuities?
Price for Children? Price for Vendors?
what is the tip for the Maitre'D and Bridal Attendant? (Usually a few dollars X # of people attending)
What's included? What's not included? (as far as foods, courses)
How many other weddings will be held at the same time?
How much will the cake cost? If you have a viennese hour is the cake included in the extra price per person?
Thats all I can think of at the moment.....hope that helps
INNbride4409
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INN at New Hyde Park Tuesday 8pm NHP 516-354- 7797 Frank or Linda
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Is your date available
Price per person
Minimum amount of people for the time you are looking at?
How many weddings at one time?
Does the liquor/beer include what? If you have any specific beer/liquor this is what that question is asking?
How many bartenders will be working? /how many bars?
When is the final count due?
What provisions do they make for the storm?
Do they have special needs for food?
Where can you take pictures?
What is your final price including tax and gratuity?
How many stairs or hard areas for older people to get to?
What is the turn around time from the morning wedding? Or wedding after?
Is there guaranteed indoor cocktail hour seating?
If outside is there indoor and outdoor stations?
What is the lighting like? Can it be controlled for dancing up for eating, etc.?
Is there valet? If so, is there a fee?
Is there a coatroom or bathroom attendant?
How do tastings work?
INNbride4409
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I made a worksheet for every hall with the top filled out and asked these questions at the end. I wrote everything down. HTH
Find out what their cancellation policy is and what will happen if you don't make your minimum guarantee!!!? Very important, you never know what can happen in a year!
Also ask if they have a la carte packages. Sometimes Rh's offer things you don't even care to have at your wedding. ( ie ice sculptures, gynormous cocktail hours etc....
bkposh
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thanks this really helps
kimiequa
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ooh! where are you looking??
Kaprabbit
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Not sure if any of you know this, but we were told, if you book ANYWHERE in Suffolk county (which is true) up until 6 months prior to your wedding date you are intitled to a full refund except $100 for processing fee's.
Hope that helps!!
bkposh
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I am checking on Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn on Saturday, Douglaston Manor (Queens) on Thursday and Riviera (Bklyn) & Terrace on the Park (Queens) somewhere in between..
i thought i would start out close to home first and then expand out to the island.
