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Looking at first venue!!

Lexi, on May 20, 2019 at 9:12 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 10

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Hey Guys! So my FH and I are going to look at our very first venue tomarrow, an I am so excited!! This venue includes a ceremony space (with chairs), reception space with table and chairs, audivisual equiptment, a bar w/ service staff. this place has everything I wanted. My question is what kinds of questions shouldf I ask the venue coordinator when we take a look at this place? The only questions I have come up with are about the bar/bar tab, and bringing in outside food (How much are drinks per person? Can we bring in outside food for coctail hour? Can we limit the bar to wine, beer, and a few mixed drinks? How much is the estimated bar tab for 125 people? Is it possible to set up mimosa station? etc) What other questions should I ask? Especially about the contract. Any help would be great! Thanks

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Latest activity by Lexi, on May 23, 2019 at 10:26 AM

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Caytlyn · on May 20, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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How many hours is the venue available to you?
How much is the deposit and is it refundable?
If you need to postpone, can your deposit be transferred to another date, or will you need to pay another one?
Can you host the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner there?
Is a coordinator provided by the venue?
Are you responsible for cleanup after your event?
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Master September 2020
Nicole · on May 20, 2019 at 9:50 AM
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PM your email and I’ll send you the doc I created for venue shopping.
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Lexi · on May 20, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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Thank you both so much for all the help! I really hope I dont miss anything when doing my meeting and walk through
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Master August 2019
CourtneyBrittain · on May 20, 2019 at 10:52 AM
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Here’s a list of questions I was given to ask
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Clíodhna · on May 20, 2019 at 11:29 AM
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Hi there Lexi!
If you're looking for ideas and suggestions on what to ask, you should check out these articles from the WeddingWire ideas section
The 12 Questions to Ask a Wedding Venue BEFORE Booking
8 Questions Every Couple Forgets to Ask Wedding Venues
Where is the venue? Fingers crossed it goes well
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Dedicated August 2020
Lexi · on May 20, 2019 at 1:48 PM
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Thanks! I did look at those and even have most of them on my need to ask list but I dont want to miss any! I'll post an update tmw to let you guys know how it goes
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Clíodhna · on May 21, 2019 at 10:13 AM
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Do let us know how it goes
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Just Said Yes September 2020
Amber · on May 21, 2019 at 10:20 AM
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Nicole I am struggling HARD with venue selection and staying organized over here 😂 would you mind sending this to me as well?!
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Master September 2020
Nicole · on May 21, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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Of course! Just PM me your email. 😊
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Lexi · on May 23, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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UPDATE: So we looked at the venue and I love it. It is huge (can hold 400) and has a riser that seats 12, it has marble flooring, Full service bar, and outdoor bar and patio and pretty reception space.The Coordinator said we can limit the bar in any way we wish! Either by only hosting cerain drinka, doing a cash bar, or doing a certain amount, We can bring in any licensed caterer. And you get all that for 1200!! Now What I dont like, you cant bring in any outside food, including cake or deserts, your caterers have to serve the food, your baker has to cut and serve the cake, This means we cant have a mimosa or bruschetta station or have flavored lemonaids and that makes me sad. But I love everything else about this venue, plus the coordinator is SUPER nice. So now thats my new delema
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