Not sure what questions to ask on your Tri-Citiy venue tours? Print this great checklist and take it on each wedding venue tour!
(Tick as you chat, and fill in the blanks!)
✨ The "First Blush" Basics:
- Is our special date (or preferred season) available?
- Yes! When? ______________________
- No, but how about ___________________?
- How many lovely guests can you comfortably host?
- Tiny & Sweet (under 50) □
- Just Right (50-150) □
- Big Bash (150+) □
- Max Capacity: ______________
- What's the starting price point for a celebration like ours?
- Budget-Friendly □
- Mid-Range □
- Splurge-Worthy □
- Approx. Starting Price: ______________
- Is there a minimum spend or guest count?
- Yes □ No □ (If yes, what is it? ______________)
🌸 Picture-Perfect Places:
- Do you have indoor and outdoor ceremony options?
- Both! □ Just Indoor □ Just Outdoor
- What about a lovely spot for our cocktail hour?
- Yes! Where? ___________________
- Where do receptions usually twinkle?
- _________________________________
- Is there a cozy getting-ready suite for the wedding party?
- Yay! □ Aww, no □
- Can we take gorgeous photos around the property?
- Absolutely! □ Restrictions? ______________
🍰 Sweet & Savory Details:
- Do you offer in-house catering, or do we bring our own?
- In-house □ Preferred Vendors □ Any Allowed
- What kind of yummy food options do you have?
- Plated □ Buffet □ Food Stations □ Other: ___________
- Are drinks (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) included or separate?
- Included □ Separate Package □ Cash Bar Option
- Can we bring in our own cake?
- Sweet! □ A fee? ________
🎶 The "Fun & Flow" Factor:
- What's included in your standard wedding package? (Tables, chairs, linens, etc.)
- List key items: _______________________________________________
- Are there any "hidden" fees we should know about? (Service charges, taxes, corkage)
- Transparency is key! ____________________________________________
- How long do we have the venue for on our wedding day?
- Start: ______ End: ______
- Do you have a dedicated venue coordinator to help us?
- Yes □ Price?_________________ No □
- What's your cancellation or postponement policy?
- Good to know: _______________________________________________
- Are there ample parking options for our guests?
- Easy Peasy □ Valet □ Street □
- Do you have a list of preferred vendors (DJs, florists, photographers)?
- Helpful! □
✨ Little Sparkle Questions:
- Can we have a rehearsal on-site?
- Yes! □ When? ________________
- Are candles or other décor elements allowed or restricted?
- __________________________
- What about set-up and tear-down? Is that handled by the venue or us?
- Venue does it! □ We're on it! □
- Is the venue accessible for all our loved ones (wheelchairs, etc.)?
- Thoughtful! □
- What's the payment schedule like?
- Deposit: ______ Due Dates: _______________________
Our Thoughts & Feelings! 💖
- Overall Vibe: (Circle one)
- Love it! 😍
- Maybe... 🤔
- Not quite right 😔
- Favorite Feature: ________________________________________________
- Any Concerns? _________________________________________________
- Next Steps: __________________________________________________
Remember to take pictures and notes for each venue! Happy planning! 💍
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❤️Need a wedding officiant? Check out our favorite Uniquely, I Do
💍Need more vendors? Come to the annual Ever & After Bridal Expo at the Hapo Center the second Sunday in January. Can't wait? Visit their website for a year-round online bridal show!
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