Questions to ask the wedding venue
- How long can I provisionally hold a date for?
- How many guests does the venue accommodate in the day and the evening?
- Is the venue licensed for Civil Ceremonies?
- Is the venue available for exclusive hire? Eg, no other weddings happen on the same day.
- Who will be the point of contact in the lead up to the wedding?
- Do I have to use recommended vendors?
- Do you have accommodation on site?
- Is there enough parking for all of our guests?
- Are there areas for both of us to get ready in the morning?
- What is the change over plan from ceremony to reception room?
- Are fireworks / confetti allowed?
- What size tables do you have?
- Is there a cake-cutting fee?
- Can you accommodate a live band or DJ? When can they set up?
- Could we plug an iPhone into your sound system?
- What time will our evening reception need to finish?
- How much will the initial deposit be and when is the final payment due?
- What's the cancelation policy?
- Do you have public liability insurance?