Important Questions to ?
Ask Your Wedding Venue
Vendors and Setup
Must I use in-house caterers, or choose from a
preferred vendor list?
If I hire my own caterer, are kitchen facilities
available for them?
Can I bring in a cake from an outside cake maker
or must I use a cake made on the premises? Is there
a cake-cutting fee? If I use a cake made on site is
the fee waived? Do you provide special
cake-cutting utensils?
When can my vendors arrive for setup
Are there any decoration limitations?
Are candles permitted?
Are tables, linens, chairs, plates, silverware and
glassware provided? If so, is there an additional
charge?
Can I move things around and decorate to suit my
purposes, or do I have to leave everything as is?
Does the venue own sound equipment,
or do I need to rent my own?
Food and Beverage
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Are you licensed to provide alcohol service?
If so, is alcohol priced per person?
By consumption? Are there additional
charges for bar staff?
What is the food & beverage cost on a per-person
basis? What is the tax and service charge?
Can I bring my own wine, beer or champagne,
and is there a corkage fee if I do?
Can I bring in other alcohol?