QUESTIONS TO ASK:
• Ask about the deposit!
• Do they have a preferred vendor list?
Simon Says. When a venue is historic or holds
possessions of value such as a museum, there can
be many regulations that need to be followed
precisely. For instance, music levels and open
candles are the two main rules run into most
• What packages are included?
• How many guests can the venue hold?
• Will there be a day-of coordinator
provided?
• Are there overnight accommodations?
often. Although they can be easily solved, it is
• Can we do a ceremony on-site?
always nice to have a list on hand to reference
• Common placement for the:
when planning the décor.
Research and think about the theme
Dance Floor
Bar
DJ
Sweetheart Table
you wish to flaunt and search based
• What is the plan B for bad weather?
on your venue must-haves.
• Is it local for all guests, if not can they
help make accommodations?
Homework. Before leaving a venue, be sure to
ask for the floor plan. Most properties will have
printed out plans, which make it easy to visualize
where you would place certain aspects of the
décor and event. It will also help you envision
the empty room as your wedding day!
Test Drive. Kind of like a test drive in a new
• Is it handicap accessible?
• How is the flow of servers from
the kitchen to the table? (Effects
table placement!)
• Where are bathrooms located for
the guests?
• Can venue pieces be moved or taken
down to accommodate event décor?
car, you need to see a venue completed in full
form. Ask the staff or event coordinator about
COMMON REGULATIONS:
the next wedding and timeline so you can stop
• No open flames
in and see the process and final product in
person! Obviously they will have certain times
for this to occur but it is a great opportunity
and well worth a trip.
Decisions...Decisions... Now that you’ve gone
through the process of finding compatible
venues, it’s time to choose the one! This is the
fun part but take your time and think about how
it will work for all aspects of your event, décor
and guests.
Have fun and congratulations!!
• Music levels
• Bar must close 30 minutes before
reception is over
• Must use vendor package
• Specific time frames for setting up
• Sports venues will cancel on you if a
team ends up playing on a certain day
or goes to the playoffs
• Party’s over at 11pm – In residential
areas, venues must follow noise
regulations after a certain hour
homemade-bride.blogspot.com • SPRING/SUMMER 2014