Questions to Ask Your Reception Venue

Don't leave things to chance. Ask questions before you book!

Questions to Ask Your Reception Venue...
  • Minimum and maximum seating capacity?
  • Can you provide menu samples and are we able to suggest our own menu ideas?
  • Do you provide a bar service and what time are you licensed to serve?
  • Can we provide our own alcohol? What is the corkage charge?
  • Are there any additional charges for hire of table linens, cake stands, etc…
  • Are we allowed to use candles at the venue?
  • Are there any other weddings taking place on the same day?
  • Do you allow firework displays?
  • Will there be anyone to oversee things on the day?
  • Where will your photographs be taken?
  • Will the venue need to turn the room around after your meal for the disco? How long will this take?
  • When do you need a deposit and how much is it? When will final payment be due?
  • Is there anything that you would like to ask me or anything that I should have asked?
If your Recepetion Venue is a Hotel also consider asking…
  • Can our guests stay overnight? How may rooms do you have?
  • What time can our guests check in / out?
  • Do you offer airport transfers?
  • Do you offer special rates for wedding guests?


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