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#1 02-19-2009, 02:10 AM

Richard and I have booked an appointment to check out the venue I want for our ceremony and reception (same place). However, I know if I don't think about it I'll forget an important question.

What are some good/important questions that I need to ask the coordinator there?

sparklesweetie · #2 02-19-2009, 02:30 AM

Here's a list from here -
http://www.pashweddings.com/checklis...-locations.pdf

sparklesweetie · #3 02-19-2009, 02:33 AM

And just for fun - here's a list of the rest of them on here.

http://www.pashweddings.com/library/...checklists.php

Brandonsgirl · #4 02-19-2009, 03:57 AM

Those lists pretty much cover it!

What all is included...maybe a ice maker (no one thinks of that)...if you have to certain vendors (catering)...if they have any restrictions...

NovemberGal · #5 02-19-2009, 04:22 PM

I would also ask if they guarantee that yours will be the only event taking place. Some places book multiple events in multiple rooms at one time, and then guests are fighting for parking, bathrooms, etc.

weddingdirectory · #6 03-11-2009, 05:23 PM

here are some of the tips I can share with you about venues. Hope it can help you.

Ask about cancellation policies. What happens to your deposit if your have to cancel a service or even God forbid the entire wedding? Find out if you can reschedule their services at a later date or if they will refund your money because of the circumstances. If you won’t get your money back make sure you can afford to take the hit. In these circumstances wedding insurance may be a wise choice.

Check out additional costs. Will your venue’s or caterers charge you extra to set up &/or clean up before & after the wedding? What about costs for cutting the cake, corkage charges & breakages? Ask that all extra charges are itemized in the contract so that nothing can be added after you have signed it, unless by mutual agreement later on.

Also, be sure to ask about overtime fees. Running into extra time can happen so ask all time based vendors about any additional charges for running over your allotted time frame. These include transport hire, reception venue, DJ & any other services you’ve hired for your big day. Most weddings will run in to overtime so make sure you are not slapped with a massive overtime bill & ask about your options.

I wanted to give credit to Georgina for writing this useful article I've read.