Deciding On A Wedding Venue
Before paying a deposit for any potential wedding venue there are a lot of aspects that need to be taken into consideration. There are a lot of questions that may arise while finalizing a wedding venue and it is very essential to get satisfactory answers to each of these questions. You will have to make special arrangements to greet guest on their arrival. Decide on the drinks that have to be served. Check to see what different wedding packages have to offer.
The next important thing that needs to be looked into is the accommodation for the bride and the groom, some venues offer complementary accommodation for them. You may also check if there are any special discounts on the accommodation for the wedding guests. Some wedding venues offer special discounts in their rates during off wedding seasons especially during November to February and during weekdays. You could also check on the seating arrangements, table plan and the menu. See if the organizers place name cards on each table and also check the number of people per table.
Deciding on the décor of the venue is very important; choosing the right flowers, decorations and other articles to enhance the look of the place is essential. The color schemes that need to use in the room must be decided. Check if the venue decorators are open to suggestions about the arrangements of tables and have no restrictions. Find some one who is trustworthy and open to suggestions. The shape and sizes of tables are very important, also check on the cake stands that they have. Find out as to how they intend placing the tables and the top tables. Ask for a table plan printout to get a clear picture of how the entire arrangement would finally look like. Check if the venue has piped music or could you play music of your choice from a CD.
Food is the next most important aspect. Check the menu the venue has to offer. Fix the time at which the meal has to be served. Do they serve more vegetables during a meal; also decide if tea or coffee is to be served after the meal. The quantity of wine required must be fixed and even find out if the venue allows you to bring your own wine. If you intent bringing your own wine or food then find out the corkage the venue will be charging for this. Check on the children’s menu, the vegetarian menu and choose the wine you would want to serve during the wedding.
The wedding cake is something that everyone eagerly looks forward to, decide on the time the wedding cake would arrive and where it has to be stored until it is cut and served. The time of arrival of the reception guests must be fixed and the time the reception food is to be served. Decide on the number of guest you intend inviting and the time you want the band to start playing after dinner and cutting the cake.
Get entire details about payments, that is the amount to be paid before the wedding and after the day. Make sure to have your booking confirmed. Check on the number of rooms that are allotted for the wedding party, confirm the final number of guests. Check if you will be charged extra if the number of guests goes up on the day of the wedding. Ask the management if they charge any extra service taxes on the overall price for weddings or if they have other modes of calculation. Also confirm the number of bar staff and waiters that will be allotted exclusively for your wedding reception. If necessary check how you can extend the bar.