Thankz

thanks everyone for the welcome and for the wonderful advice

who would u bring with you for the reception hall interview ? is it long ? oo u get to taste the food on the same day or at a later appointment ?

I had a list but I have no idea what I did with it. I did find this online though...
Some of them are pretty ridiculous, but others are helpful

What type of hall or social rooms are available?

What is the maximum number their room can accommodate?

What is the fee?
For how many hours?
Are there overtime charges?

What is included?

Do they provide tables, chairs, linens, china and silver?

Is there any additional fee?

Are there certain days of the week, or times of the day, when the price is discounted?

Can the site be used for both the ceremony and reception?

Can you use your own caterer or is there an in-house caterer that must be used?

Are there music restrictions concerning the type of music or length of time it may be played?

Is there a piano, or other musical instruments, at the site? Is there a charge to use them?

Are there regulations on photography or video taping?

Are there rooms available for the bride, groom and attendants to change into wedding attire or going-away clothes?

Are there restrictions on alcohol?
May hard liquor, beer, wine or champagne be served?

May you provide your own liquor?

With wine or champagne, is there a corkage fee?

If they provide the liquor, what is the per drink or per person charge?

Is there an adequate kitchen?

Is there a dance floor?

Do they provide a microphone?

If outside, are there heaters and lights?

If not, is there sufficient electrical power available to use them there?

Are there adequate restroom facilities?

Is liability insurance, including liquor liability, included in the rental fee?

Do they provide a coat check?
What is the fee, if any?

Do they have adequate parking?
Is there an additional fee?

What is the deposit?

What is the cancellation policy?

If reception is to be in a garden, can the area be tented?

Is there an alternative location that can accommodate the guests in the event of bad weather?

With a private reception site, do neighbors, police or security companies need to be notified?

Is there a special area for guests to wait for the arrival of the bride and groom?

Is there a good location for the receiving line, guest book and gift tables?

Is a security deposit required?
If so, how much?
When is it refunded?

Is the clean-up included in the rental fee?

that is a very useful list

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Posted by Sue and Danny

that is a very useful list

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It makes you want to but when you go into a place with a list, they know you mean business