Eventective Forums - Weddings - questions to be asked about a wedding reception venue - Messages http://www.eventective.com/forum//forum/topic2994-questions-to-be-asked-about-a-wedding-reception-venue.aspx Eventective Forums - Weddings - questions to be asked about a wedding reception venue - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:21:15 GMT Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:21:15 GMT http://www.eventective.com/forum//forum/topic2994-questions-to-be-asked-about-a-wedding-reception-venue.aspx Message from jus_gorjus Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:21:15 GMT http://www.eventective.com/forum//forum/topic2994-questions-to-be-asked-about-a-wedding-reception-venue.aspx Message from jus_gorjus



Has the location been the site of weddings before?
What type of deposit is required?
When is the final payment due?
What exactly is covered in the cost of the hall?
Are linens, china, chairs, tables, silverware, etc. included in the basic cost?
Is the wait staff included?
Will the bride be charged a gratuity on top of her final total?
Is alcohol allowed?
Can alcohol be brought by the couple? If the couple purchased a special bottle of champagne that they would like to toast with, you need to know if they can bring it into the facility.
Will the couple have to apply for any liquor licenses or is that covered by the reception location?
Set-up and break-down: is this included or is there an additional charge?
Is there a fee if the reception goes over the scheduled allotted time?
Who, from the reception hall, will be working the day of the wedding?
How many weddings have they handled?
Is it cheaper to buy a la carte or to purchase a wedding package?
Compare buffet to sit-down dinner…sit down is usually more cost effective.
If the couple chooses a buffet, can they limit what is served or will the reception location continue to bring out food as long as the guests are eating? (This will greatly affect the cost.)
Does the reception hall allow off-site caterers to be brought in or do they have their own catering staff?
Do they have a preferred list of wedding vendors they allow into their hall?
Can the bride bring in her own vendors?
Will there be any other events on the day of the wedding?
Do they have pictures of previous events?
Do they provide a dance floor?
Is there an additional charge for the dance floor?
Are they equipped for a DJ?
Are they equipped for a band?
Do they provide bartenders? If so, is there an additional charge for them?
Can they provide references?

Just think about the complete layout of you wedding from start to finish. This will help you to ascertain what your needs are and what questions to ask.

You may want to consider hiring a professional wedding planner to ensure you get the best bang for your buck and to ensure you understand and have a solid contract. A PWF will also help take the stress out of the planning process and make it a fun, enjoyable and memorable one.

Hope this helps!]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:14:12 GMT http://www.eventective.com/forum//forum/topic2994-questions-to-be-asked-about-a-wedding-reception-venue.aspx Message from christie
Wishing you the best!


Christie Niq Williams, PBC
Niq Williams Event Management LLC
christie@niqevents.com
www.NIQEVENTS.com
P) 678.525.0940
F) 877.507.5481]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:12:12 GMT http://www.eventective.com/forum//forum/topic2994-questions-to-be-asked-about-a-wedding-reception-venue.aspx Message from MyBelovedNYC10036 * can you email me a menu including prices for alcohol
* are candles, linen, table sashes and all dishware included in the price
* how much more if I want a cocktail hour? In other words, if dinner is $40 per person how much would dinner and a cocktail hour be per person?
* Can you make me a signature drink?
* Do you include an ice sculpture and cake?
* Is there a planner for the day to help with anything I may need?
* Is there a bridal suite, public parking included?
* Do you have suggested vendors, like photographers, florists, dj and limo?
* Are any flowers included in the ceremony space?
* Do I have to provide my own aisle runner?
* Do you provide menu cards and escort cards?]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:42:33 GMT http://www.eventective.com/forum//forum/topic2994-questions-to-be-asked-about-a-wedding-reception-venue.aspx Message from nmarker51 janismilton wrote:
What are the questions to be asked about a wedding reception venue?
Before making a decision tosee the venue, my fiance got basic details about a wedding reception venue Capitol Events theater over the phone-- rental cost, availability for the desireddate, using our own DJ and catering, but I want to know what other questions weshould ask on when seeing the place?.




I think wedding planning companies provide services like Photography and Bridal make-ups. You may ask about that since getting everything in a single package is cost effective. I am saying this because my friend had her wedding which was arranged by Le Jardin, a wedding planner in Toronto and upon the request, they arranged everything including florists, bridal make-up, catering, Light and sound set-ups, Photography, venue as well as reception decor.]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:12:54 GMT http://www.eventective.com/forum//forum/topic2994-questions-to-be-asked-about-a-wedding-reception-venue.aspx Message from Guest http://www.etsy.com/shop/KandKFloralandDesign]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:35:20 GMT http://www.eventective.com/forum//forum/topic2994-questions-to-be-asked-about-a-wedding-reception-venue.aspx Message from UniqueSigEvents
I would recommend using a planner, they can steer you in the right direction in regards to the venue that you are looking for that will allow the type of theme you would like as well.

Lynne
Unique SIGnature Events
www.uniquesigevents.com]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:13:33 GMT http://www.eventective.com/forum//forum/topic2994-questions-to-be-asked-about-a-wedding-reception-venue.aspx Message from janismilton Before making a decision tosee the venue, my fiance got basic details about a wedding reception venue Capitol Events theater over the phone-- rental cost, availability for the desireddate, using our own DJ and catering, but I want to know what other questions weshould ask on when seeing the place?.]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:55:38 GMT