We booked our venue a few months ago after touring several, and we are headed back in 2 weeks for an appointment with the venue. I wanted to get some input on things we should ask about while we are there in case I'm missing anything! Our wedding is 18 months out, but we live about 3 hours from the venue so we are trying to keep meetings to a minimum. I will probably communicate mostly via phone/email but wanted one more chance to see the spaces early on.
Things we've discussed with them already:
Room choices for ceremony and reception
Space to get ready
Catering/bar is provided by venue (group tasting will be held closer to wedding date)
Ceremony and reception times/flow
Pricing and contracts (all signed and deposits paid already)
Things we want to talk to them about:
Vendors - they provided us with a list of preferred vendors for some items but mentioned that they restrict linen vendors and did not include those on the list
General floorplan - considering renting a few rectangle/wood tables in addition to the round ones provided by venue
Walk through each space again
Planning services - they offer a few different "levels" of coordination
If their service charge includes the tip - this seems to vary
Guest transportation
Is there anything important you wish you had asked your venue early on? Something else I haven't thought of? Thanks!
