when booking RH...

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Posted by loy0405

what question should I ask and what thinks should I put clear in the contract???? TIA I am booking my RH tommorow and I dont want to forget anything.

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I am booking tomorrow too!!!!! We can be booking date twins But I'm taking daddy with me so I dont screw anything up and make sure everything is right in the contract!!!

ETA: Where are you booking?!?!?

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Posted by FuTuRe MrS MaZz

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Posted by loy0405

what question should I ask and what thinks should I put clear in the contract???? TIA I am booking my RH tommorow and I dont want to forget anything.

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I am booking tomorrow too!!!!! We can be booking date twins But I'm taking daddy with me so I dont screw anything up and make sure everything is right in the contract!!!

ETA: Where are you booking?!?!?

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I am booking the Watermil.... I am so excited booking date twin

Anything that they are giving as 'Additional' for choosing them should be put in the contract. For example, chair covers, that you get to pick the color of your linens, etc. Make sure that you can use any vendor, some RH make it mandatory that you use their vendors or vendors that they have ok'd in the past. Ask what if any insurance policy they will need from the other vendors.

Minimums

If the gratuity is taxed (it is illegal btw)

Do they include champagne or is this extra $

How many weddings at once

Do they have a vegetarian option in addition to your menu choices.

Prices for children and vendors

***What is their cancellation policy

I think there was a post on here a while ago about this, do a search, they had some really good tips.

Good luck and congtrats

found this great list posted by shorty mcbride:

Hall:


Date Visited:


Contact:


Phone #:


Address:


Dates Available:


Capacity:


Minimum for room:


Table Size (number):


Table shape:


Maximum Number of Tables for room:


Dimensions of Dance Floor:


Dimensions of Room:


Separate Cocktail Room:



How early can bridal party arrive?


When can vendors arrive to set up?


Bridal Suite size & location:


Number of Concurrent Events:


If more than one event: separate bathroom facilities?


Liquor – top shelf? (Names?)


Is Champagne included throughout the reception?


Are candles allowed?


In-house Wedding Planner?


Photography/Florist – recommendations?


Can we use others vendors?


Any fee for outside vendors?


Insurance requirements for vendors?


Does hall need proof of insurance?


Wedding Cake included?


Any limitations on flavors/fillings?


Cake cutting charge for outside cakes? If so ask that it be reduced or eliminated


Number of Entrée Options:


Can we have a tasting?


When is final menu picked?


Any decorations included?


Do we get a credit if not using centerpieces? How much?


Linen colors:


Ratio of Guests/Servers:


Bridal attendant included?


Number of Bars and Bartenders:


Coat Room and Rest Room Attendants?


Is cost included?


Valet – included or additional?


Overtime charges:


Price per person:


How much are vendor meals?


Are kids half price?


What ages?


Any limit on number of half price kids?


Vendors included in minimum?


Are kids included in minimum?


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


grat/Service charge % (number):


Is grat/service charge taxed:


Hotel recommendations:


Church 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?


Any renovations planned?


What/When?


Expected completion date?



WEATHER QUESTIONS (if it will be Winter!):

Plowing?

Cancellation policy due to extreme weather?



***Do not forget to check out the bathrooms:
***Take digital pics of the rooms and grounds for file.

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Posted by loy0405

I am booking the Watermil.... I am so excited booking date twin

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Haha Good for you!!!! It will make it all the more real right?!?! I just started my list of things I want to work with them on... They are gonna loveeeee me

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Posted by loy0405

I am booking the Watermil.... I am so excited booking date twin

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Ohhhh! Are you booking with Bruce? He was so awesome. We went with a different place, but it was a tuff choice b/c of bruce.

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Posted by Chanwich

If they offer to throw anything in for free, like extra stations or VH or something, make sure you definitely get that in the contract!!

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Good call.

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Posted by karabara

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Posted by loy0405

I am booking the Watermil.... I am so excited booking date twin

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Ohhhh! Are you booking with Bruce? He was so awesome. We went with a different place, but it was a tuff choice b/c of bruce.

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No, with Sean he was great I love the way he took care of us and plus the card of thanks for visiting them was such a nice touch (we went on a sunday and we got the card the next tuesday).

Here - take a look at this:

Qs for RH

HTH

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Posted by FuTuRe MrS MaZz

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Posted by loy0405

I am booking the Watermil.... I am so excited booking date twin

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Haha Good for you!!!! It will make it all the more real right?!?! I just started my list of things I want to work with them on... They are gonna loveeeee me

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I know.... I have my list too