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Reception Sites

Quik Questions: Reception Site

Bridal Edition : 12/22/2006

Here are a few questions to ask your reception facility before you book. These can help you to figure out if this particular reception site is the right one for you

  • How early can I come to setup? Can I come the previous day?

  • How early can I come on the day of?

  • How many people can you accommodate?

  • How many weddings take place per day at your location?

  • Do you have a coordinator or do I need to have my own?

  • I already have a coordinator. Do you allow outside coordinators?

  • What are your rules are regulations?

  • What rules do you have for each of my vendors? (Photographer, Videographer, Disc Jockey, etc)

  • Do you allow outside catering?

  • Can I request Kosher meals?

  • Do you serve alcohol? What are your alcohol rates? Do you allow pay bars?

  • What type of facilities do you have for outdoor, night, or off-season weddings?

  • What are the off-limit areas?

  • How long do I have the day of?

  • If I need to change the day of my wedding for any reason, what is the price to do so?

  • What is your payment schedule?

  • What is your deposit?

  • When can my vendors come to setup?

  • What is the dress of your employees?

  • Are there nice photo opportunities close by?

  • What type of foods does your caterer provide?

  • Do you have a list of preferred vendors?