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Venue Search and questions to ask

Jennifer, on September 10, 2019 at 1:04 PM Posted in Planning 0 4

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We are getting ready to start meeting with some different venues we are interested in. Aside from things like: When do we have access to the venue; what is included in price, taxes, fees, etc; preferred vendors; what/where do we have access to; anything that isn't allowed, drink/bottle minimum (we are looking at wineries and breweries). Is there anything you would recommend we ask, or things you wish you would have asked your venues?

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Latest activity by Clíodhna, on September 12, 2019 at 9:08 AM

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Jessica · on September 10, 2019 at 1:14 PM
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I think that about sums it up. Maybe I would also ask if they have a min or max amount of guests. Our venue holds 200 people but when we asked they said that they can comfortably seat 120 people downstairs and 80 people upstairs. We did not want anyone sitting upstairs so we are staying under 120 people. Also sometimes places charge is you don't hit a minimum guest count.
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Sara · on September 10, 2019 at 1:23 PM
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If you're considering anything outside, definitely ask what indoor options they have in case on inclement weather. I liked to ask venues what was the standard for weddings held there, and if there was anything unique that someone did that they still remember. That way I had a handle on the easiest way to organize/set up everything, and could brainstorm more original ideas as well.
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Cristy · on September 10, 2019 at 5:12 PM
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You should ask if the booking comes with a DOC for the day of the wedding. Some venues offer this, but some don't. You'll want to know whether you need to hire one (if you want that service), or if the venue provides it. This was something I forgot to ask when touring the venue, but it turns out that our venue puts that information into the contract, so I only had to read my contract.
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Clíodhna · on September 12, 2019 at 9:08 AM
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Hey Jennifer
Welcome to the WeddingWire community!
I have two super useful WeddingWire articles for you to check out in preparation of your venue visits -
The 12 Questions to Ask a Wedding Venue BEFORE Booking
8 Questions Every Couple Forgets to Ask Wedding Venues
What types of venues are you viewing? Hotels, country clubs, restaurants, etc?
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