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TOP 12 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR VENUE
So you ’ ve narrowed down your search and now it ’ s time for tours . Come prepared with some hard-hitting questions .
1 . What dates are available in the month I ’ m considering ?
2 . How many people can this location accommodate ?
3 . What is the rental fee and what ’ s included in that price ( ceremony , cocktail hour and reception , hour limit , food , etc .)?
4 . Do you have an on-site coordinator ? If so , what services do they provide ( planning and day-of )?
5 . Do you have an in-house caterer ? If so , what options do they provide ( seated , buffet , stations , etc .)? Can we see a sample menu ?
6 . Are tables , linens , chairs , plates , silverware , glassware , etc ., provided ?
7 . Are we allowed to bring our own decor and if so , are there restrictions ?
8 . Do you have a list of preferred vendors ? 9 . Is there a cake-cutting fee ?
10 . Are you licensed to provide alcohol service ? Is there a corkage fee ?
11 . What ’ s your contingency plan for bad weather ?
12 . What ’ s your postponement policy ( in the case of , say , a pandemic )?
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