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Help For Struggling Homeowners

2009-04-09T21:50:00.008-06:00

All of us at Reebles.com want to help, and we have come up with a way to help! We know of many people who are struggling right now to keep their homes and pay their bills, their mortgages, put food on the table (you name it, times are tough, you don't need me to tell you that!)

The people we know are good hard working people who have fallen on hard times due to economic factors out of their control. With credit tightening, new jobs continuing to dwindle, the uncertainty rising....we think Home Owners Should Unite and we should help each other. If you know of someone who has fallen on hard times and could use a little help paying their bills, why not set them up with a Reebles Registry.

What better way to help than to give them something they could really use in these hard times....cash! If you are interested in joining this campaign, helping some out, if you have a comment, know of someone (most of us do), or if you just have more questions please contact us!

Strength in Numbers...Let's beat this recession head on!

~The Reebles Team

Planning Your Wedding on a Budget | Part 1

2009-04-05T21:12:00.000-06:00

We all know times are tough right now, you don't need me to remind you of that. What you might find useful is tips on planning a wedding on a budget. We at Reebles want to help you so we will be starting a series on Planning Your Wedding on a Budget! First, there are a few questions that you will need to consider:

How much money do you want to spend on your Wedding?
Are you aware of any other contributors to the Wedding expenses?
How many people do you want to invite to your Wedding?

How large will your wedding party be?
When do you want to have your wedding (month and day of the week)?
What type of wedding theme do you desire? Do you have a theme?
What colors do you want to define your day?
What type of photographs would you like to have taken?
Will you have a band or dj (maybe just a good stereo)?
What type of food will you be serving?
Where do you want to have your honeymoon?

How long will the honeymoon last?

And a very important question...

When you return home will you have everything in order so that you have limited stress/work?

~Everyone at Reebles.com

Diamond Shapes

2009-03-01T21:10:00.000-07:00

We know with all the various stages of wedding planning, it is hard to remember the names given to the different shapes of diamonds (its hard to remember them with out wedding planning thrown in) So we have put this post together to help...here we go:

Most people will tell you that the Round and the Princess are the most common but as you can see each shape is individual and quite radiant.

I.O.U.S.A. and Reebles

2008-08-21T21:43:00.002-06:00

I just wanted to let everyone know about a new documentary film entitled I.O.U.S.A. The film highlights the challenges that our Nation faces with regards to the National Debt, Social Security, Healthcare, Education and the Economy. The film includes Warren Buffett, Pete Peterson and David Walker (just to name a few).

One of the biggest take aways from this documentary was the fact that Americans in general need to get out of debt and start saving.

What better way to get out of debt and start saving then to let Reebles.com help you....so instead of receiving a bunch of gifts you don't need and can't save...

Join Reebles.com Today!

Reebles Helps the Martos Family - You Can Too!

2008-08-02T08:50:00.010-06:00

Everyone at Reebles.com would like to send our deepest heartfelt consideration to the Martos family.

After viewing this news clip www.ktvu.com/video/16995141/ we were deeply moved by this unfortunate event.

You can help the Martos Family!

This family has been through so much. Their son Julian was born with Craniosynostosis. What this means is that the bones of his skull had fused prematurely in four of the six places and would crush his brain as it grew unless he had surgery to break up and reshape his head. Julian is getting ready for his second neurosurgery in September.

The Family's health insurance does not cover Andy and they are faced with mounting medical bills. The Family needs to find a new home, buy a wheel chair accessible van and get all the medical equipment necessary for Andy. Please help give to Andy’s accident via his Reebles.com registry.

Thank-you in advance for your support!

~Everyone at Reebles.com

Reebles Teams Up With Wall Street's Timothy Sykes

2008-07-14T09:34:00.004-06:00

Reebles.com is pleased to announce that we have become the official sponsor for the Wall Street Entrepreneur and Author Timothy Sykes' TIMbucks program.

Timothy Sykes, author of the book, An American Hedge Fund, was born in Orange, Connecticut in 1981. He studied Philosophy and Business at Tulane University while turning his $12,415 Bar Mitzvah Gift money into a fully audited pre-tax sum of $1.65 million from 1999 to 2002 before founding his hedge fund, Cilantro Fund Management, LLC in 2003.

Reebles.com is very excited about our new partnership with Timothy Sykes TIMbucks program and we look forward to a great working relationship with many great initiatives to come in the near future.

Stay tuned to Reebles.com and TimothySykes.com for more news from this dynamic partnership.

~The Reebles Team

Don't Ask...Just Register!

The Different Shapes of Diamonds

2008-07-05T15:38:00.002-06:00

Most people will tell you that the Round and the Princess are the most common but as you can see each shape is individual and quite radiant.

Reebles.com Nominated for the 2008 Best of the Best Awards

2008-07-05T14:10:00.002-06:00

Reebles.com was recently selected by some of our wonderful newlyweds as the vendor they consider Best of the Best for 2008!

We at Reebles.com take great pride in our nomination and we are honored and delighted that many of you are finding our service such a helpful tool when celebrating your special occasion.

Please help us out and click on the TopHonors banner on the right hand side of this blog to vote for us.

Once again....thank you for the nominations and we at Reebles.com will strive to continue to bring you only the best when it comes to helping you celebrate your special occasion.

Remember....Don't Ask...Just Register!

~The Reebles Team

Reebles.com Chosen As Start-Up Case Study

2008-06-04T14:44:00.002-06:00

Reebles.com was recently honored by being chosen as the subject of a case study that will be submitted by an MBA student at a University in New York City.

The Management Team at Reebles.com will be working closely with the student throughout the next several months as he nears the end of his semester and submits his term paper.

We take great pride in helping students with the entrepreneurial spirit and we are open to the idea of helping other entrepreneurial students in the same manner.

Remember...Don't Ask...Just Register!

~The Reebles Team

New Features - Updated Site

2008-04-03T08:00:00.002-06:00

Thank you once again to all our wonderful users who have helped make Reebles.com such a growing success. As you can see from visiting Reebles.com we have recently updated our menu bar and we have increased the speed and load time of the site. We are working on other great features that will help you navigate the site and work with its wonderful functionality. We are grateful for your continued support and as always please feel free to email us with any questions you may have.

Thanks to our couples who helped with Reality Blogging...that was really interesting and very fun.

We are always here to help and remember Don't Ask...Just Register!

~The Reebles Team

Reality Blogging - Why Reebles.com?

2008-03-22T14:14:00.003-06:00

To conclude our most recent series on Reality Blogging we asked the couple...

Why did you choose Reebles.com?

HIM:
I had found Reebles.com through a search engine, either Goggle or Yahoo – I don’t remember – on the recommendation of a friend who had claimed that there was a safe, legitimate place on the internet that would save me the embarrassment of asking our wedding guests to give us money instead of crap. I checked it out – I signed up – and I am proud to say that my house only contains the crap that I… excuse me, We, bought. No packages to carry home from the reception, no unwanted items that someone else, albeit a friend/relative, thought I would like. Freedom is what I like, so that’s why Reebles was my registry choice.

HER:
I think Reebles is a great idea. We just bought a house and are now starting our lives together. Right now, we don't have the money to be able to get all the things that we want for our home. Yet, with Reebles, instead of using a registry at a store that may be out of our guests' price range, they can give what they feel is in their means and in turn, we can get exactly what we want. If we decide we need one item before another, we can get it now rather than having a item we may not need right away.

Reality Blogging - Part 3

2008-03-20T20:42:00.002-06:00

Next we asked, why did you want to marry your fiance?

HIM:

She wouldn’t stop dropping hints, so I decided to just agree to propose to stop hearing about it… you might think that when she reads this post that I’ll be sleeping on the couch tonight, but we don’t have a couch yet. In truth, I wanted to marry my girlfriend because she is the sweetest, most cuddly girl in the whole world. She’s smart, she appreciates me, she’s sexy, and she cares about people. She’s gentle and soft and girly and has a wild side.

HER:

My fiancé is very romantic. He caring, warm, sensitive and isn't afraid to show me affection. The first date we went on, he really impressed me when he was picking me up by getting out of the car coming around to be giving me a hug and opening the car door for me. You just don't see that in guys anymore - it doesn't exist. When we had our first kiss, I literally felt electricity between us. The biggest thing that made me wants to marry him, his patience. We never rushed into anything. He was always careful that we never moved too fast with the relationship. He was always conscious of my feelings and making sure that I felt comfortable with him at all times. Sheesh, I love this man!

Reality Blogging - Part 2

2008-03-17T19:17:00.003-06:00

As we continue with our series in Reality Blogging, we asked the couple, "Where do you want to go on your honeymoon and why?"...

HIM:

Disney World - it’s the happiest place on Earth… but with so many families around, I don’t know if that would be the romantic excursion we had hoped for. Cairo, Egypt is a top-choice, but I don’t know how safe Americans are right now in those parts, plus there’s so much sand everywhere… Paris is a viable option. I speak enough French to be able to keep us both up-and-running, it’s beautiful, and there are fluffy pastries and art masterpieces – that’s my answer, Paris… France, not Texas.

HER:

I want to go to Greece so that I can see the Parthenon. I was always enchanted with the ideas and myths of the ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses. Athena was always my favorite to read and learn about. To be able to see the temple that was built to honor and worship her would just be amazing. I don’t think my husband-to-be will like the food.

Reality Blogging - Part 1

2008-03-16T17:06:00.004-06:00

Reebles.com has introduced a new featured entitled "Reality Blogging". In this first feature we asked a couple that is about to get married the following questions:

1. What is your biggest fear about getting married?
2. Where do you want to go on your honeymoon and why?
3. Why did you want to marry your fiance?
4. Why did you chose to use Reebles.com?

Neither of them knew how the other responded to the questions...we will post the answers to the questions each day this week...check out the answer to the first question:

1. What is your biggest fear about getting married?

HIM:

Though my fiancé is certainly” low-maintenance” in terms of her desires for worldly possessions, my fear is that I won’t be able to support our needs forever. Kids cost money; gotta keep the heat on and water running in the house; I have to pay school taxes even though I don’t have kids [yet] – that’s absurd. Drowning like Harry Houdini did is probably my biggest fear, but forgetting my rehearsed vows or making a fool of myself [in general] at the ceremony is right up there as well as not having financial stability.

HER:

My biggest fear about getting married is that my "husband" will eventually realize that marriage is forever (or at least is supposed to be) and he'll get bored with me and just want to move on. For some people, one partner in a lifetime isn’t enough - they need variety - they need something or someone to keep things interesting. They might not like the "monotony" of coming home to the same person day after day and knowing that won't change. Personally, it's not "oh I have to go home to my husband again; I have to wake up next to him again." For me, it's "I get to do all those things."

Stay tuned for more answers...

Reebles.com Launches Reality Blogging

2008-03-15T17:09:00.005-06:00

Reebles.com is pleased to announce Reality Blogging. Starting this weekend, we will have a new feature on the site...a series of "Reality Blogging". We are very excited to say that real Reebles couples have agreed to Reality Blog for us. Stay tuned to the site, this will be fun, educational and interactive. Our goal is to help relieve some stress, have some fun and help readers relate to the Reebles community.

Best Regards,

The Reebles Team

New Blog Features

2008-03-02T15:24:00.004-07:00

We want to first thank the hundreds and hundreds of users who have made Reebles.com such a fast growing success over the past many months.

As you can see, we have taken the initial steps to make this blog more interactive and appealing. We will be adding new features to the blog and new "Reality Blog" posts in the upcoming days so please come back to check out the new features.

We hope these new posts will be exciting, interesting as well as helpful to all you Brides and Grooms to be!

Best Regards,

The Reebles Team

Wedding Trivia Game

2008-02-29T19:15:00.000-07:00

We wanted to provide you with a little fun to counter balance the stress that planning a wedding can create. Check out this really fun wedding trivia quiz. It is always good to provide a little amusement amongst all of your planning. The key to a successful wedding is to be able to look back and say that you truly enjoyed yourselves and had fun!

Should You Setup A Wedding Website?

2008-01-26T19:44:00.000-07:00

We have found that many people wonder why they should setup a wedding website and if setting up a website for your wedding is truly 'worth it'.

Here are a few reasons why we think a personal wedding website is beneficial:

You can provide the latest details to keep your guests informed of all the most recent changes in your plans.
Your site can set the tone for your wedding early, allowing you to keep on on-line journal that lets the world in on your wedding experience.
Instead of over stuffing your invitation envelopes and adding to the cost of your wedding by incurring postage costs, include the address of your wedding web site in your invitation. Then your guests can log on to find out additional information: where to bring gifts, if you prefer donations to a gift registry, whether or not to bring children, etc.
On your site you can include a list where you are registered and include a link to their site if they have one.
Your wedding site can provide your own directions to the ceremony and reception site.

Using a wedding website can be a great tool to help reduce stress on the days leading up to your special day!!

The Different Shapes of Diamonds

2007-12-01T06:30:00.000-07:00

We know that with everything else going on during your wedding planning, it is hard to remember the names given to the different shapes of diamonds (its hard to remember them with out wedding planning thrown in) So we have put this post together to help...here we go:

Most people will tell you that the Round and the Princess are the most common but as you can see each shape is individual and quite radiant.

We hope this helps clear up any questions you had about diamond shapes and makes picking that special ring easier.

How To Plan Your Seating Chart

2007-11-29T18:49:00.000-07:00

When planning your seating chart, first things first, don’t start the seating plan until after all your guests have replied with whether or not they will be attending your wedding. Planning the seating chart is a rather large task and you don't want to have to keep redoing it.

You can plan your seating chart in a Word or Excel document so that it is easy to update and redo if needed.

The only seats that we suggest you have as 'reserved' are the parents table seats. Reserving all the seats is time consuming and just a lot of extra work plus, your guests will move seats anyways.

It is good to keep in mind that the larger number of tables you have, the more: centrepieces, rented table clothes, accessories, etc, you need.

The best seats in the venue go to the parents tables. Put younger guests closest to the speakers. Put the vendors at a table by themselves at the back of the room.
If you are standing in the back of the dining room looking at the head table, the bride and her family sit on the left-hand side of the room and the groom and his side on the right.

Hope these tips help you plan your seating chart!

How Do You Choose A Disc Jockey?

2007-11-28T19:10:00.000-07:00

It is a well known wedding fact that good entertainment makes for a great wedding. So, how do you choose a DJ for your wedding? One of the best practices is to choose one that has been recommend by friends that have used him/her or choose a DJ that is popular in your area.

Once you have found a few DJ's, talk with them and ask questions like: How many weddings have you done? How long have you been in business? What music to you enjoy playing the most?

Find out from the DJ what type of equipment he/she uses and what type of backup equipment they have. Make sure the DJ will take requests from your guest. Most likely you will want the DJ to play 'something for everyone'. Make sure you can see a play list to choose the songs you want him/her to play.

Your DJ should look and act professional. Make sure you get a good feeling from your DJ before settling on the person who will be responsible for a very important part of your wedding.

Wedding Logistics - Stressing You Out?

2007-11-27T19:41:00.000-07:00

The logistics of a wedding can become a nightmare if proper planning is not done ahead of time. Logistics, although extremely important, sometimes are overlooked or dealt with last minute causing unnecessary stress. With all the other major items that the bride and groom have to address, we wanted to give you some helpful hints to keep in mind when planning your wedding. Try and ask these questions in advance:

What time can we hold the ceremony?

What happens if it rains?

Is the wedding date we've chosen available?

How many guests will the venue hold?

Is there another wedding scheduled on the same day?

Is there a room for the bride and her attendants to stay before the ceremony begins?

What about the timing and details of obtaining the marriage license (differs by state)?

We hope these hints will help you plan more effectively and cut down on any unnecessary stress.

Brides - Don't Do It All Yourself

2007-11-05T17:36:00.000-07:00

It's your special day and you are trying to make it perfect. The problem--you are doing everything yourself. It is great to see the clever projects that couples come up with to make their weddings unique. But when stepping back to look at the situation, there's doing it yourself, and then there's overdoing it yourself. After all, there are plenty of benefits to doing it yourself. You can be sure no one else has the exact same thing, you might keep your budget in check, and (before you actually sit down to hand-tie 200 tiny ribbons) you probably think that it will make a fun story.

The solution: Rather than taking on too many projects, pick the one (or two) that you're really in love with and put your resources (both mental and monetary) into working on those. For the others, do a little research and try to find a ready-made version that makes you happy. With so many great prefab goodies out there, chances are you'll find one that fits your style -- and saves you a whole lot of time!

10 Biggest Mistakes Wedding Guests Make

2007-11-01T19:22:00.000-06:00

I saw this on MSN and thought it was interesting (note number 6):

In the course of wedding planning, you'll probably come across a guest or two whose inappropriate actions, odd requests, or rude behavior seems appalling. Don't be shocked -- while you may know the ins and outs of wedding etiquette, some of your friends and family may not be aware of what's acceptable. What can you do? Be proactive. Here's how.

1. Not Sending RSVPs

What they did: Anyone who's ever planned a wedding knows the importance of a punctual RSVP -- from plotting your seating chart to giving the caterer a final headcount, it's hard to proceed without a firm grasp of who's coming. Unfortunately, some of your guests may treat the RSVP as a novelty rather than a necessity.
How to deal: Give it a week. After that, it's time to give them a call. Recruit your maid of honor to help you with phone duties if you're really struggling with missing RSVPs. Or, better yet, send out a group email (use a blind CC) saying that you need to know by [insert deadline] if they're planning on attending. Keep the tone nice, but firm. Then, you only have to call those who don't reply to the email (which really is a double-duty foul).
Stop the cycle: Make the reply-by-date as early as possible, say two weeks from the date you intend to mail the invitations. That way, when your guests see that the deadline is quickly approaching, they'll (hopefully) stick the reply card in the mail right then and there.

2. Sending RSVPs With Extra Guests

What they did: The good news is that the guest has returned the RSVP. The bad news is that she'd love to attend. . .with a person you never invited -- maybe never heard of. Whether she believes every invite bestows the right to bring a date, or a child, adding a name on the RSVP puts everyone in an awkward position.
How to deal: To avoid potential hurt feelings, you need to establish a no-exceptions guest list policy (significant others only if engaged; no children under 18). Then, call the misguided guest to explain the circumstances. Apologize for the misunderstanding, and tell her that unfortunately the limitations (a small reception space or a tight budget) require a strict guest list. The person most likely didn't intend to thwart your list with the addition of another guest, and will gladly come to the wedding solo.
Stop the cycle: Tell your parents, wedding party, and other close relatives and friends, so that they can spread the word when asked. And, of course, address your invitations in a direct manner (don't write "Smith Family" unless they really are all invited). The earlier that a guest knows who's actually invited, the less painful the conversation will be.

3. Bombarding the Bride

What they did: As soon as they received the invite to your wedding, the phone calls began. Guests are treating you like their personal concierge, with questions about transportation, accommodations, and fun things to do while they're in town.
How to deal: Make sure every guest has all the info they need by creating a wedding website. Include a link to the hotel where you've reserved a block of rooms, local museums and restaurants, and driving directions. Put together a welcome basket for out-of-towners with the weekend's itinerary, so that no one feels the need to ask you about the wedding game plan.
Stop the cycle: Some technophobes might still pester you with questions. Go over the guest list with both sets of parents, and decide which key invitees, if any, are not likely to check your website. Print out a copy of the info listed on the site and mail it to them.

4. Buying a Non-registry Gift

What they did: Some guests feel that buying a present from the registry is impersonal. Instead, they go and purchase a gift with a little more -- er, imagination.
How to deal: Shopping off the registry can result in a pleasant surprise, or leave a couple cringing. You cannot, however, be anything but gracious for any gift you're given. While they're typically expected, wedding gifts are technically not required from a guest. If someone has eschewed the registry and bought you a present you know you won't use (or, even worse, they've given you a gift you know you'll have to hide), check whether they sent it with the receipt. If so, they may have realized their gift might not be your style, and it's fine to return the present. Otherwise, write a thank-you note for the thoughtful gesture, and keep the gift for as long as you can stand having it around.
Stop the cycle: Register at an off-the-beaten path store that offers unique gift options like a local museum shop or a boutique home store. That way, the guest can get you something a bit more personal that you actually love.

5. Showing Up Late

What they did: You know how some people show up late to movies because they know there will be 20 minutes of trailers? Some guests may have a similar notion for your ceremony. We know one maid of honor who saw a late guest stroll in directly behind the bride as she walked down the aisle with her father!
How to deal: For those who are really late, ask an usher or your day-of coordinator to hang out near the rear of the ceremony site so they can make sure your processional goes undisturbed, and to have them help any late guest quickly and quietly find a seat.
Stop the cycle: Give yourself a slight buffer for your friends and family who are never quite on time. If your invites say the ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m., plan on walking down the aisle about 15 minutes after that.

6. Bringing a Big, Heavy Gift

What they did: It doesn't sound so bad: Someone brought a huge gift to the wedding. While you really can't complain about receiving presents at your reception -- or, at all for that matter -- it can be a pain to lug them home.
How to deal: Ask one of your attendants to store all the gifts in one place -- preferably a locked, separate room in your reception space -- so that nothing gets left behind. At the end of the evening, that attendant can account for all the gifts and then take them to the most convenient location (probably your home rather than your honeymoon suite).
Stop the cycle: Online registries have made it easier than ever to send gifts wherever you want. Promote this gifting tool by including links to your online registries on your website.

7. Giving Unexpected Toasts

What they did: Weddings can be emotional events, and the toasts are an opportunity for your closest friends and family to share sentiments with the rest of your guests. Those same emotions (and maybe too much alcohol) can do funny things to any otherwise reliable guest, and some may feel compelled to grab the mic when they weren't asked to toast. Embarrassing stories, offensive anecdotes, and rambling rants have all worked their way into wedding toasts.
How to deal: Unfortunately, you need to just grin and bear it. If the toast seems like it will never end, have the best man signal the band or DJ to carefully cut in. The other guests will appreciate the gesture too.
Stop the cycle: Head off unexpected toasts by making sure the emcee of the evening (your DJ or bandleader) has a list of approved toasters. Tell them not to give the mic to anyone who's not scheduled to speak, no matter how persistent their plea for the microphone.

8. Requesting Songs

What they did: You've worked with your band or DJ to put together the perfect soundtrack for your evening. All of a sudden, your ambience is interrupted by the sounds of "Y.M.C.A." and it seems that your Aunt Margie is behind it.
How to deal: Requests from your guests may be inevitable, and if your band or DJ thinks it's appropriate for the atmosphere, they might give requested songs a play. And it might be okay -- you can't control everything about your wedding or reception. But if you're still fuming from the faux pas, talk to the bandleader or DJ immediately afterward and tell them that you would prefer to avoid group dance songs like the "Y.M.C.A.," or any requests for that matter.
Stop the cycle: To avoid any playlist pitfalls, give your band or DJ a list of songs that you absolutely don't want to hear at the reception. If you're worried your strictly-Motown playlist will be disrupted by someone's insistence on hearing his favorite Bon Jovi tune, it's okay to let your band or DJ know that guests' song requests should be politely declined.

9. Drinking Too Much

What they did: A few too many signature cocktails turned one of your guests from the life of the party into a bit of a mess.
How to deal: While it's not your responsibility to babysit your guests, you can't turn a blind eye to someone who's had way too much to drink. If there's any risk that the guest will try to drive, ask your planner, a responsible attendant, friend, or family member to call a cab, and to make sure they take the ride. It's not much fun to send someone home early, but making sure everyone gets home safely is incredibly important.
Stop the cycle: You can't limit the number of drinks each guest consumes, but you can grant the bartender permission to cut off anyone that's has had one too many. Other than that, make sure there's plenty of water on the tables and enough delicious edibles to satiate any guest -- big drinker or not.

10. Crashing Your Wedding

What they did: In the middle of your perfect party, you notice a few unfamiliar faces in the crowd, and wonder, "Who invited them?" Your wedding has been crashed.
How to deal: Don't freak out! With tasty food, fun music, and free drinks, it's no wonder some fun-loving people might want to get in on the action. If you spot a crasher, have the site manager or one of your attendants discreetly escort them out.
Stop the cycle: If you're marrying at a hotel or club that hosts multiple parties in one night, there might be wedding wanderers. Unless you hire a security guard (which is a bit extreme), there's no way to prevent it. If you're really worried, tell the catering manager (and the waitstaff) to keep an eye out for possible crashers.

What Do I Ask Before I Choose A Reception Site?

2007-10-20T20:19:00.001-06:00

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.