Baby shower favors, Bridal shower invitations........

The Banquet – It is important to ask questions!

Ask about the size and particulars of the facility
Can the facility comfortably accommodate the size wedding and number of guests you are planning?
Is there a room available for the bride to use during the reception to change clothes or just freshen up?
Can you have your ceremony in the venue and how and where will it be?
What is the cost for setting up the ceremony seating?

Ask about the date
Is it available?
If there are any other events or weddings booked for that day? (to avoid additional traffic & space constraint due to "sharing")

Ask about the decor of the facility
Ask to see pictures of the facility as it would be set up for a wedding.
Can you make any changes?

Ask about the number of hours
How much is the total rental fee and what does the overall price include, any extra charges?

What about linens and glassware are they included? (Baby shower favors, Bridal shower invitations, Wedding cake toppers........)

Is there a cake cutting fee or corkage fee when you bring your own alcoholic beverages?

Ask about the food
If the venue is a hotel or restaurant and will provide the food for the wedding, make sure that you've had an opportunity to sample the food and talk about menu choices.
If you choose a location that requires an outside caterer, ask if you're required to choose from their approved list or can you choose any caterer?

Ask about parking
Is it readily available?
Do you need to hire a parking attendant or valet?

Ask if the facility has overnight accommodations for your out-of-town guests
If it is a hotel, can you reserve a block of rooms at a discount?

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