We are meeting with the Place holding our wedding reception tonight, i was wondering if you can think of any important questions to ask them, that might not seem obvious to me yet since i am still in the beginning stages of planning...thanks!!
2007-01-05 02:41:58 · 11 answers · asked by coachbaglife 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Ask how it will be decorated, do you need to rent anything: linens chairs, extra tables. Are they catering too? If so you need to know what comes with it, does it include your wedding cake. Ask about the dance floor: is it permanantly there, can it be moved, or is it just carpet (you don't want that). If they are catering, ask if they will do a tasting for you so you can choose the food. Will they provide servers? What will they be wearing? Will the person who coordinated be on site that evening in case anything goes wrong? Is it possible to do a cocktail hour outside? Most likely, the person with whom you are meeting will hit all of the important issues. And don't feel bad about calling them after the meeting to ask questions you forgot about.
Congrats and happy wedding!
2007-01-05 02:53:38 · answer #1 · answered by Tara P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to ask what is included in your rental. Chairs, Tables, etc...because if these things are not then you must add this into your budget. You also need to know if they are contracted with a specific caterer. If they are you need to know the contact information. Ask what the cancellation policy is, is it different for "acts of God" as opposed to personal or social issues. You need to ask how long before the reception you have (how many hours are included in your rental fee). This could potentially add more money to the rental if you have an elaborate reception set - up such as fabric draped from the ceiling or an extensive amount of floral. Another question is if you are allowed to decorate yourself, or if the place has to do it for you. Again, potential budget problems. If you will be having food, ask if open flames are OK. If you have not decided on your menu yet, this could help. Because you don;t want to book bananas foster if there are not open flames. If you are planning to have alcohol, ask what the rules are regarding serving times, and if they provide bartenders. The catering company (if you are using one) should have a bar package available and have a flat bartender fee. If you are having a large reception, consider adding more. Again the reception hall and caterer should be able to assist with this. Hope this helps!
2007-01-05 02:53:53 · answer #2 · answered by littlechiclet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of questions which most people overlook. What is the minimum number of people required per Friday night or Saturday night, or Sunday, depending on when you are having the reception. Prices do vary depending on time of day and which day you are planning your event. Also ask what the maximum number of people the establishmen can hold. How early in advance do you need to book your event. Do they have an open bar? What is the cost per head of the open bar? What is included in your fee as most places offer a bridal suite, the wedding cake and an assortment of flowers. And do ask for references.
2007-01-05 03:17:12 · answer #3 · answered by T. K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Is the gratuity included in the price? Sometimes, the price per plate includes the tip, sometimes it doesn't.
2. Are there any other events before or after your wedding? Depending on the season, there may be back-to-back events. You should be wary about other weddings scheduled close to yours -- for example, if there is one in the morning and yours is in the evening -- sometimes these things run over the time alotted and therefore your event will start late, etc. So find out beforehand. If there is another wedding scheduled back-to-back with yours, I wouls suggest picking another date and asking the reception hall to guarantee that there is nothing before yours.
2007-01-05 03:38:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some odder questions include:
--> IDs for wedding party to purchase alcohol. Some places are strict about carding and I have heard about brides being denied alcohol at their own wedding because they didn't have ID!
--> Is a police detail required? We found out we have to have a detail because we have over 100 attending.
--> Extra charges: trash, kitchen use, gratuities, bottle deposits, seating variations (we will get charged extra if there is less than 10 people/table).
--> Rules: What decorations are allowed (we cannot use confetti)? Are open flames (i.e. candles) allowed?
2007-01-05 16:26:07 · answer #5 · answered by Laurie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing I learned is to ask them about the complete charge per plate, some places don't tell you what the actually cost is. Each plate includes tax and tip plus the matre de gratuity. So ask them for the exact total will all charges per plate, it'll help in your decision making and bring no surprises later on.
Also find out what services they offer at no charge, as well as any special services. What decor they have and what they allow you to bring, as well as will they do any set up on decor you bring and if that will be an additional charge.
2007-01-05 02:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by jaws1013 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who provides security, what about booze - can you bring your own, who will serve it, make sure you know the hours you can be there, is it available for decorating the evening before or the morning of, is there a coat check available - do they have staff for that, or do you get your own staff, any decorating restrictions, make sure they have the number of tables and chairs you need, is there a microphone/sound system available for head table speeches, will they have someone like a caretaker on the premises that evening in case of emergencies like a plumbing or electrical problem, do they have linens, dishes, glasses, or do you have to get them from the caterer or rent them?
2007-01-05 03:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*What does the price that they are quoting cover?
*Can you have your own florist, caterer, cake, DJ, etc? Some require that you use their onsite staff (Sometimes at an additional cost).
*What areas are you allowed to use? Some limit the rooms / outside area that you and your guests are able to access/use.
*Are there any limitations for decorations? Or DJs?
*Is dancing room available? (if so desired).
*What is the time frame that it will be available to you? You will need time for set up / clean up before and after your reception.
*Are bartenders / waiters included if using their catering? What is the tipping policy?
2007-01-05 03:04:05 · answer #8 · answered by mhcjgds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask if they have enough parking and liability insurance - you don't want to be responsible if someone gets hurt. Check out theknot.com they have a whole list of like 16 things you should ask.
2007-01-05 04:29:01 · answer #9 · answered by redpanda1209 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Capacity? How long you'll have. Will there be anything you're not allowed to use? Sorry-can't come up with much. Congratulations.
2007-01-05 03:04:00 · answer #10 · answered by Happy Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋