BUMP from 07 board - reception hall questions

I am going to a food tasting tomorrow night (Fri 11/18) at a reception hall, which right now is my leading contender. I've only had the initial meeting with them as of yet. I got a really good feeling about them, and really liked the BM we met with.

He gave us the food run-down, and pricing - pretty much all the basic first-metting stuff...

My problem though, is that I can never remember the "important questions" you should ask your reception hall people What questions/issues did you all feel were super important in asking before you decided upon your reception hall / signed a contract?

TIA!

Re: BUMP from 07 board - reception hall questions

i just posted a HUGE list on your 07 thread

have fun!

Re: BUMP from 07 board - reception hall questions

Not sure if this will help you out, but its worth a shot. I put a bunch of questions together and made a spreadsheet out of it. Its the one that says "reception hall". Your more than welcome to use it. Hope it helps.

Bridal Diva

Re: BUMP from 07 board - reception hall questions

great list!!

Re: BUMP from 07 board - reception hall questions

Check List:
1. Room Dimensions
2. Max # of people room holds

3. Tables – round, oval, square, rectangle, octagonal (round tables are easier for people to speak with each other, but most places offer rectangle…)
4. # of persons per table
5. How many affairs at a time
6. Wait staff per table
7. Recommended Gratuity – above and beyond the included tax & tip
8. Valet Parking – included?
9. Vendor Dinner Price – ½ price of guests or set amount?
10. Do Vendors need insurance?
11. Bridal Suite – size, look

12. Bathrooms – how do they look? Where are they located (near reception room?)
13. Renovations Planned? – expected date of start/finish
14. Photo’s of facility in different seasons
15. Menu Options – packages, # of courses, additions, substitutions
16. Wedding Cake – included?
17. Flowers – included? For cocktail hour or reception?
18. Place Cards / Direction Cards – provided?
19. Installments/Payment Plans – do you send courtesy reminder?
20. Is there an affair before ours – time?

21. Type of Payments requires / schedule of payments - Cash, Credit Card, Check
22. Meeting the Maitre’d and Chef
23. Once we choose, discount or free dinner for us and parents
24. Any Tasting Events or Showcases before we book
25. Cake Cutting Service Charge?

26. Smoking room - available? Where is the outside compared to where reception is? You don’t want all your guests hanging outside all night if it’s far away
27. Recommendations / Advice from Event Planner