What Do I Ask Before I Choose A Reception Site?

We have been asked many times from various Brides (and sometimes Grooms) if we had any suggestions as to what they should ask before they finalize their wedding reception site. We have put together this quick list of the things we feel that are most important to ask:

First and foremost - Ask about your date: Is it available?

Ask about the size of the facility: Can the facility comfortably accommodate the size wedding and number of guests you are planning?

Ask about the decor of the facility: If you haven’t seen it already, 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: Most receptions last for four or five hours. Ask how many hours you will have for your reception.

Ask about money: How much is the total rental fee? And specifically, what does the price include? Ask about the deposit, how much and when is the balance due?

These are a few helpful hints to consider when talking to the people at the reception location....and always remember to stay within your budget.