Wedding dates

• Is our wedding date available?
• How many other weddings have been booked that day?
• Is the venue available for exclusive use?
• Is there any discount for the season?
• Do you offer different wedding packages?

Logistics

• What sitting arrangement do you for the wedding ceremony?
• How many guests does this venue hold?
• Is there space for a cocktail hour?
• What type of tables do you have? Their shape and sizes?
• Is there a rental fee and what does it include?
• How many hours does the rental fee include? Is there an overtime fee if the ceremony goes longer?
• Is there a deposit? How much should I pay? When is it due? Is it refundable and what are the terms of the cancellation policy?
• What’s the payment plan and what forms of payment schedules do you accept?
• Can I hold both my ceremony and wedding reception here too? Any additional cost?
• Is the site handicap friendly?
• Parking or valet parking available?
• How many parking spots are available?
• Is public transport easily accessible from the venue?
• When is the shuttle service available?
• How many restrooms are available?
• Is there a backup plan for indoors in case it rains when using outdoor space?
• Are there restrictions for photography in terms of flash usage?
• Is the venue child friendly? What facilities are available for entertaining children?
• Is there somewhere secure to store wedding gifts?
• Are there changing rooms for the bride, groom or wedding party?
• Can we have our rehearsal dinner here? How much time is allocated for the rehearsal?
• Do you have liability insurance?

Music and Sound

• Are there are noise restrictions?
• Can the venue accommodate a live band or DJ?
• Where does the DJ set up? Are there any restrictions?
• Where is the dance floor and how large is it?
• Does it have proper lighting?
• Do you have sound systems with speakers or we will need to rent separately?
• Do you provide speech microphones?
• Can we hook up our laptop or an iPod to your sound system?

Food, Vendors and Rentals

• Is there a preferred wedding vendor list to stick to? Can we use your house caterer?
• Are tables, chairs, linens, plates, silverware and glassware provided? Do we rent them or get our outside caterer to bring them?
• Is catering available? Can we do a tasting?
• Do you accommodate special dietary requirements?
• If using in house catering, what is the tax and service charge?
• If we hire our own caterer, are kitchen facilities available to them?
• Can we bring in a cake from an outside baker?
• Is there a cake-cutting fee?
• Will there be an option for a dinner the night before or a brunch the day after the wedding?
• Do you have a liquor license?
• Can we bring our own alcohol? Are there any limitations to what kind of booze we can bring?
• Is a champagne toast complimentary?
• How is alcohol priced and is there a charge for bar staff?
• Is there a bar minimum that must be met?
• When can we get access to the venue for decoration or set up?
• How early can the vendor deliveries be made?
• How long do we have to clean up ore tear down after the wedding day?
• Are there any decor restrictions? Is it free to use sparklers and confetti as we wish?
• Are there samples of the rentals available to look at?
• What are the restrictions for décor? Any lighting restrictions, candles?

Staffing and coordination

• Do you have an on-site coordinator? Should we bring in our own wedding planner?
• What services are included with their venue coordinator and are there any additional charges?
• Will the coordinator serve on our big day?
• Do you have signage to direct my guests to the wedding?
• Do you provide assistance getting gifts to the designated newlywed’s couple?