Venue Tour Etiquette

What in the world lol you're just going to look at a venue. They'll show you everywhere that is included and if you have questions, then ask.

I'm not sure what you mean. Just tour the venue, ask any questions that come up, and thank the person who gave you the tour. Don't overthink it.

Just stick with your tour guide and you're pretty much good to go! The guides are usually very very nice and it's a very laid back chance to get to see the place. They'll maybe try to make a quote for you at the end which is nice to get an estimate. Be yourself! They will want to get to know you as the bride.

Have fun!

You're over-thinking this. It's not like you are touring the White House or Buckingham Palace. Just tour the venue, ask all your questions, and leave. I recommend making a list of questions you have before going just so you don't forget them.

Definetely ask where you and your guests are allowed to roam/be photographed at.

I photograph a lot of golf club venues. The couples are members. It is always a surprise to them when they are told they are not allowed on any of the greens, member's grounds, and need to be

quiet when walking through certain areas.

Ask ask ask!

Oh ... and make sure what was told to you is in writing. I toured a warehouse with a couple and was told we had acsess to certain locations and on the night of the wedding we were denied access by the other person in charge that night. Same venue but 2 different people and 2 different answers. Get it in writing. IMO, definitely overthink those things that you definitely want ... and then get the answers in writing and have that sheet of paper readily available the day of your wedding.

Depending on who's in charge it can definitely be run like the White House or Buckingham Palace and that little sheet of paper with a person's signature is the only thing that will get you what they agreed to.

I just had my first two tours about a week ago! They were pretty low key. You just follow a nice guy or gal around the venue and they matter-of-factly point to everything, maybe give you a glass of water while you leaf through some photo books and judge other people's weddings in your head. Then they'll look and see what dates are available around when you were hoping for and walk through prices. Neither of ours were high pressure. And don't be afraid to ask the hard questions! My FMIL even asked about the bumpy road to the venue and if they planned to repave it. And it turns out they did!

Not going to lie, i was so nervous (super weird!), but it gets easier each time. Don't be afraid to ask any questions, and take lots of pictures. After you visit a few it can be difficult to picture each one in your head.

just remember, YOU are the potential paying customer and they are trying to get your business. Be yourself, have fun, and enjoy the process!

Don't stress, they're gonna suck up to you so you'll book with them. if anything they should be the nervous ones lol

Sandra, unless you're inviting guests/parents to take this venue tour with you (and if parents are contributing or paying for the venue and taking the tour with you, all you need to do is allow them to ask the questions that matter to them, and then treat them to dinner afterwards), there is no venue touring etiquette. It's really very simple -- think of walking into a car dealership with enough money to buy a used four figure or new five figure vehicle. You're approached by a salesperson who doesn't want you to leave without signing on the dotted line. That puts you in the position of holding all of the cards, and the only etiquette issues that matter are the ones that the venue representative is worried about. Enjoy it...you call the shots.

PS: Never sign at the conclusion of your first tour, and never sign based on promises that were made to your orally. You need a written contract, so ask for one so that you bring it home and read it at your leisure. Absorb it, line by line.