1. does it have adequate
parking? valet parking? handicapped parking? (let your guests know in advance if these
accommodations are available) |
2. are there adequate
restroom facilities, and will the staff be available for cleaning
emergencies? (you want your guests to have use of bathroom
facilities that won抰 replicate an airport抯 schedule of set
cleaning times) |
3. is the dance floor
large enough? (give your all
of your guests the opportunity shake a bit and be seen by the
videographer and others capturing your big day) |
4. will the banquet
facility provide extras such as serving attendants or bartenders?
who is required to clean up? (you might have to get these
extras from the caterer or another source) |
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5. are there enough
electrical outlets for the type of entertainment you are planning? (compare what the dj or band needs with what
the facility has to offer) |
6. am i required to have
the banquet facility抯 food and beverages? (this is
common with full service banquet facilities, but you can ask to find out if food and beverages can be outsourced or brought in) |
7. are there enough
tables and chairs? (the facility or you might have to
rent more) |
8. how early can i get
8. how early can i get
in to set up? (the dining room should be available at
least 4- 6 hours before your reception. this will give caterers,
florists, live entertainment, and etc. adequate time to set-up
without getting into each others way) |
9. by what time must i
be out? (this will need to be communicated to all that
will be working your reception: caterers, entertainment, limo
service, etc. as well as to friends and family with cake knife, cake
tier and related responsibilities) |
10. how much is the
rental fee and what is included? (try to eliminate any
surprises or ill-communicated charges) |
11. how soon must it be
reserved? (reserve at least 4 months before the reception
but sooner if possible. allow time for invitations to be mailed so
that family and friends have the opportunity to make appropriate travel arrangements) |
12. how much is the
deposit? when is it due? when is the balance due, and what is the
cancellation policy? (this is good to know in advance in
order to maintain your budget) |
13. are the guests
permitted to throw rice or birdseed? (if not,
alternatives can included delicate flowers, bubbles and balloons) |
14. who provides and
serves the liquor? (this might be an in-house or
out-sourced necessity, or you might have to work with your caterer
or wedding coordinator on this) |
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