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SunBride07
loving being a newlywed

Member since 12/05

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Wedding Date:
9/2/2007 12:00 AM

Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage

Questions to ask reception halls

Any good lists you could post? THANKS!

Posted 12/29/05 9:13 AM
 

FDWedding07
Kerry and Steve next 8/8/08

Member since 7/05

3705 total posts

Wedding Date:
3/30/2007 4:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Fox Hollow A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Re: Questions to ask reception halls

I got this list from a past Ang&Rich post hopfully this will help.

Reception Hall Questions

1. Room Dimensions:
2. Max # of people room holds:
3. Tables – round, oval, square, rectangle, octagonal:
4. # of people 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 – included?:
9. Vendor Dinner Price – ½ price of guests or set amount?
10. Bridal Suite: (look and see)
11. Bathrooms – how do they look:
12. Renovations Planned – expected date of start/finish:
13. Photo’s of facility in different seasons:
14. Menu Options – packages, # of courses, additions, substitutions:
15. Wedding Cake – included?:
16. Flowers – included? For cocktail hour or reception?:
17. Place Cards / Direction Cards – provided?:
18. Installments/Payment Plans – do you send courtesy reminder?:
19. Is there an affair before ours – time?:
20. Type of Payment - Cash, Credit Card, Check:
21. Meeting the Maitre’d and Chef:
22. Once we choose, discount or free dinner for us and our parents:
23. Any Tasting Events or Showcases before we book:
24. Cake Cutting Service Charge?:
25. Smoking room - available? How close is outside to reception room?:
26. Recommendations / Advice from Event Planner:
27. Top Shelf Liquor?

Posted 12/29/05 9:20 AM
 

Love4Eva
&hearts LOVE the Married LIfe!

Member since 12/05

4961 total posts

Wedding Date:
6/23/2007 2:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Watermill Caterers

Re: Questions to ask reception halls

thats awesome - thanks!!!

Posted 12/29/05 9:24 AM
 

SunBride07
loving being a newlywed

Member since 12/05

1544 total posts

Wedding Date:
9/2/2007 12:00 AM

Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage

Re: Questions to ask reception halls

Thanks so much!

Posted 12/29/05 9:28 AM
 

FDWedding07
Kerry and Steve next 8/8/08

Member since 7/05

3705 total posts

Wedding Date:
3/30/2007 4:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Fox Hollow A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Re: Questions to ask reception halls

No problem!! Good Luck!!

Posted 12/29/05 9:31 AM
 

Mrs.CM
I'm Married!!!

Member since 9/05

2567 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/12/2007 7:00 PM

Wed. Location:
North Ritz Club A++++

Re: Questions to ask reception halls


Posted by FDWedding07


27. Top Shelf Liquor?



make sure you ask for types, if it matters to you what will be served. Everyone has a different idea of what top shelf is! It's crazy!

Posted 12/29/05 1:27 PM
 

JazzyT
Party Like a Rock Star!!

Member since 11/05

7205 total posts

Wedding Date:
5/27/2007 3:00 PM

Wed. Location:
El Caribe

Re: Questions to ask reception halls

This is great, thanks

Posted 12/29/05 9:09 PM
 

Shorty McBride
so done!

Member since 4/05

12783 total posts

Wedding Date:
11/23/2007 5:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Winter Garden Pavilion, Fox Hollow

Re: Questions to ask reception halls

I put together a huge list:

you can find it here


Have fun!

Posted 12/30/05 1:15 AM
 

lisaslove
Married life is amazing!!!!

Member since 8/05

3168 total posts

Wedding Date:
3/31/2007 1:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Fox Hollow A +++ Beautiful!!

Re: Questions to ask reception halls

great list thanks!!

Posted 12/30/05 10:19 AM
 

Ser29
Joe's girl

Member since 1/05

1513 total posts

Wedding Date:
4/14/2007 11:00 AM

Wed. Location:
Watermill

Re: Questions to ask reception halls

those are great!

Posted 12/30/05 10:21 AM
 

Lissy3077
1 year already!!!

Member since 9/05

6260 total posts

Wedding Date:
6/30/2007 2:45 PM

Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace

Re: Questions to ask reception halls

those are great!!!

Posted 12/30/05 1:58 PM
 

Nina
I did.

Member since 11/05

11626 total posts

Wedding Date:
9/3/2007 2:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Russo's on the Bay

Re: Questions to ask reception halls

wow..good list.

Posted 12/30/05 2:54 PM
 
 

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