The top 80 Questions to ask a wedding venue BEFORE you book!
Get in the know by asking the questions that a professional wedding planner asks. Grab a pen and paper because here are my top 80 questions to ask your wedding venue BEFORE you book!
Most engaged couples start out blindly touring wedding venues. As a seasoned Wedding Planner and Designer, I love asking ALL the questions!
When it comes to wedding venues, there are probably a 1000 things you have never thought about. With years of hospitality experience and event insight under my belt, I want to help engaged couples understand the right questions to ask when touring to find their perfect wedding venue match!
Has the venue made any updates/changes/improvements to their contract (and venue space) regarding COVID-19?
If this is an Air Bnb, Peer Space location or private residence is this venue permitted to host events/weddings? And if so, is there a maximum guest count that the permit encompasses?
Does this venue have onsite parking permitted? And if so, how many spots?
Is there a weather contingency plan within the contract?
How many events/weddings can be scheduled per day at this venue?
If the contracted headcount is not met, does the venue have the right to move the event location within the property?
For hotel venues, is there a hotel block required for events/weddings?
Is there a complimentary hotel night stay included at this hotel venue?
Does this venue allow destructive decor items like confetti, glitter, or floral petals to be used at this venue? If so, is there an additional cleaning fee for the use of these items?
Is there a venue manager and/or venue coordinator onsight throughout the event/wedding?
Is there a sound ordinance at this venue or in the city that this venue is located in?
Does this venue require any additional city permitting of any kind?
I want to incorporate my pet into the event/wedding. Is this permitted at this venue?
Some cultural/religious events/weddings require large animals such as horses, elephants, donkeys, or camels. Is this permitted at this venue?
Is this venue a historical or city-run location? If so, are there additional rules/requirements to be made aware of because of this?
What are the venue’s accessible hours of operation for events/weddings?
What are the venue’s office hours of operation?
Does this venue allow wedding rehearsals a day or two before?
Does the venue allow items to be shipped an received to their venue office during office hours?
How many hours do the vendors get for load-in and load-out before and after the event/wedding? Are there additional charges if we go over that allotted time?
Does the contracted number of hours include or not include load-in and load-out time?
Is there on-site trash disposal included at this venue? Or do you require the client (or caterer) to remove the bagged trash at the end of the night?
Is there venue cleaning prior to my event/wedding? What about after?
Do you allow tobacco or marijuana smoking of any kind?
How many restrooms are on-site?
If there are not enough restrooms on-site for our guest count are restroom trailers are required? Is there a specific location where they have to be set up on the property?
If there are on-site restrooms, is there an attendant for cleaning and restocking during my event/wedding?
And as always, if you are overwhelmed by remembering to ask a venue ALL these questions, Anything But Gray Events can do it for you. Our Wedding and Design, as well as Wedding Management Packages, are here to help! Contact us today for a complimentary consultation and personalize proposal.