Feb 17, 2009

What To Ask When You’re Looking For A Venue

If you’re shopping around for a venue like I am, you’ll want to check out this list of 20 must-ask questions.
  1. Can this venue comfortably hold X number of guests for a [details]? 
  2. How much does it cost to rent the venue on [week day] night? 
  3. Does that fee cover all staff and if not, what are the additional staffing costs?
  4. What kind of deposit is required and what happens if we cancel?
  5. Will I be “sharing” this venue with other wedding parties?
  6. Is there a special place for the ceremony and if so, is that place shared?
  7. What’s the average per person food cost for [details]? Do you have any sample menus that you can send me?
  8. Are outside caterers allowed?
  9. What’s the average per person alcohol cost for [details]? Do we have the option of bringing in our own alcohol?
  10. From what time until what time would we have the venue from?
  11. Do you have any restrictions on décor? 
  12. Do you have any restrictions on photography/videography?
  13. Do you have any restrictions on music?
  14. Is there a bridal suite?
  15. Is there air conditioning?
  16. Is there a sound system and microphone?
  17. Is there free parking?
  18. Do we need to pay for a liquor license?
  19. Do we need to pay for a SOCAN license?
  20. Do you charge for any of the following:
    - tables and chairs
    - security deposit 
    - cake cutting
    - coat check
    - clean up

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