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Does anyone have these still?

A list of questions you used to ask vendors (halls in particular)
or a spread sheet you used?

I remember seeing them a long time ago.  I did a quick search but by page 6 I gave up.  Any help would be appreciated!  Thank you!

Re: Does anyone have these still?

  • edited December 2011
    I saved this from a post a long time ago(I can't remember who wrote it).  Hope it helps.
    .      Capacity

    a.      Configuration of tables, table size (8, 10 per table)

    b.      Dance floor – size

    c.      Cocktail reception space

    2.      Cost

    a.      Food & Beverage or Adult guest minimum

    b.      22% service fee:  what does this include?  Is it taxable?

    c.      Other fees (cork, cake cutting, set up fee, bartender, police detail, etc.)

    d.      Can you accept payment of deposit/balance by credit card or just cash/check? If by credit card, is there any additional fee for doing so?

    e.      When are deposits due? Full balance?

    f.        When do you need final count by?

    g.      What is your cancellation policy?

    3.      Facility

    a.      # events per night? If more than one, are there shared spaces (restrooms/terrace)?

    b.      Pictures of room set up for wedding

    c.      Private room for bride/bridal party

    d.      Is there a place to take photographs in case of bad weather?

    4.      Menu

    a.      Food options?  Cost for giving guests 2 selections?

    b.      Cocktail hour – cost to add cheese or veggie station? Hors D’oeuvres: says 5 and 4 in package info.

    c.      Discounted meals:

    i.  Vendor meal cost?

    ii.  Cost for children < 10 years old?

    d.      Wedding cake included? Is the vendor Kondieter Meister?

    e.      Tasting included? When?

    5.      Bar

    a.      Is the cocktail hour included?

    b.      How many hours are in the package? Must they be consecutive?

    c.      Packages (open, consumption, etc.) Does per person include <21?   Beer, wine, soda only option?

    d.      Champagne toast?

    e.      Dinner wine service? Poured or on table? Amount?  Can we close bar during dinner?

    f.        Policies – when does bar close?

    6.      Timeline – Start/End time? Extended time?

    7.      Lines/Chairs/Décor – Are linens/flatware/stemware/service included?

    a.      What type of chairs? Linen options?

    b.      What size tables do you have? 60 inch rounds, 72 inch rounds, squares? - How many ppl per table?

    c.      High/lows for cocktail hour?

    8.      Parking - Cost/Valet/Overnight

    9.      Wedding coordinatorWhat exactly does he/she do leading up to and day of? Will he/she be present during the event?

    10.  Accommodations (if applicable)

    a.      Complimentary wedding night suite included?

    b.      Discounted room rate for guests

    11.  DJ/Band set up/requirements?

    12.  Ceremony on site location?  Backup for outdoor location if bad weather? 

    a.      Provide any decorations?  Arbor, arch, etc?

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  • edited December 2011
    Thank you!  This is a very good start!
  • noodle_oonoodle_oo member
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    edited December 2011
    Haha!  That's my list!  I was going to post it, but now I don't have to!  So glad it can help people!  :)
  • edited December 2011
    Thank you as well noodle haha
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