Important Questions to Ask Your Wedding Venue
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Scheduling and Accommodations
Is my wedding date available ? How many other weddings are scheduled that day ? How many people can the venue accommodate ? How long will I have use of the event space ( s ) I reserve ? Is there an overtime fee if I stay longer ? Can I hold my ceremony here , too ? If so , is there an additional charge ? Is there a bride ’ s changing area ? How much time is allocated for the rehearsal ? Is there room for a band and / or dancing ? Are there adequate bathroom facilities ? Is there a coat check ? Is the site handicap accessible ? Is there parking on site ? If so , is it complimentary ? Do you offer valet parking ?
Money Matters
What is the venue fee and what is included in that price ? Is there a discount for booking an off-season date or Sunday through Friday ? How much is the deposit , when is it due , and is it refundable ? What ’ s the cancellation policy ? What ’ s the payment plan for the entire bill ?
At the Ceremony Venue
Officiant Groomsmen seating guests Registry attendants & greeters
General Questions
Is there a backup plan for rain or inclement weather ? Who is responsible for setting up and tearing down the decor , and when will it be completed ? Does the venue have liability insurance ? Will there be security guards on site , or do I need to make my own arrangements ?
Vendors and Setup
Must I use in-house caterers , or choose from a preferred vendor list ? If I hire my own caterer , are kitchen facilities available for them ? Can I bring in a cake from an outside cake maker or must I use a cake made on the premises ? Is there a cake-cutting fee ? If I use a cake made on site is the fee waived ? Do you provide special cake-cutting utensils ? When can my vendors arrive for setup Are there any decoration limitations ? Are candles permitted ? Are tables , linens , chairs , plates , silverware and glassware provided ? If so , is there an additional charge ? Can I move things around and decorate to suit my purposes , or do I have to leave everything as is ? Does the venue own sound equipment , or do I need to rent my own ?
Food and Beverage
Are you licensed to provide alcohol service ? If so , is alcohol priced per person ? By consumption ? Are there additional charges for bar staff ? What is the food & beverage cost on a per-person basis ? What is the tax and service charge ? Can I bring my own wine , beer or champagne , and is there a corkage fee if I do ? Can I bring in other alcohol ?
18 Premier Weddings of Denver - Winter 2017