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Reception Venue Questionscouple at bridal table

When you are trying to select a venue for you wedding, forgetting to ask the important questions could mean that you choose the wrong venue for your special day.

Some of these questions may not be relevant to your particular circumstance, we suggest that you try and answer as many as possible.

It is a good idea to print this list out and carry one with you or in the car so that you have it on hand when you need it.

Venue Questions

  • Is your venue available on the required date?
  • Is your venue easy to find?
  • Is you venue licensed to carry out civil ceremonies?
  • Will ours be the only wedding at your venue on that day?
  • How many people can you accommodate?
  • How many car parking spaces are available?
  • Do you allow confetti to be thrown at the venue?
  • Do you allow candles to be lit in your venue?

Room Questions

  • Do you offer the option of a marquee?
  • Are there separate rooms provided for the wedding ceremony and reception?
  • Is there a room provided for the use of the bride and groom for the day?
  • Is there a dressing room that the bride and bridesmaids can use prior to the ceremony?
  • When can we have access to begin setting up the room in terms of decorating?
  • If the reception is being held in a room that is being used for something else earlier in the day, do you require the DJ/Band to set up their equipment before hand?
  • Is there an area that could be used as a crèche if needed?
  • Is there a quieter area for older guests to get away from the noise of a band/DJ
  • If rooms are available for overnight accommodation, how many?
  • What are the costs for overnight accommodation, and do we get a special rate for hiring the venue?
  • Is breakfast included?
  • What is the checkout time?
  • Do you have a room where you are able to store wedding gifts until we are able to collect them and are you insures for any loss or damage to those presents.

Catering Questions

  • Do you insist on doing all of the catering?
  • Can you supply examples of suggested menus along with prices?
  • Do you include a cake stand and knife if required?
  • Do you have a preferred order of service (when and where do we cut the cake)?
  • What time do you offer an alcohol license until?
  • What time do you insist the reception finishes by?
  • Do you insist on supplying the wine and champagne?
  • If we are able to supply the wine, what do you charge for corkage?