Ive been there myself, we arrive at the venue, the place looks perfect...and then I go blank and come away realising I forgot to ask those important questions or in some case, ANY questions. We have compiled a comprehensive list of questions to ask your suppliers and although some may seem obvious its better to be safe than sorry, especially on such an important day.
- Is your favourite venue available on your chosen date? If not are you willing to change your date to suit the venues availability?
- How many people will it accommodate?
- Can the venue carry out civil ceremonies? If not is it reasonably close to your ceremony venue?
- Does the price suit your budget?
- Does the venue offer catering? If so, are you happy with the menus?
- Will you have exclusive use of the venue?
- Can you move furniture around?
- Do they allow, candles / fireworks?
- Are you able to have a marquee?
- Is there room and facilities for a live band?
- Is there the option for a late bar?
- Are there any additional costs not included in the quote eg. VAT, service charge?
- Do they have a licensed bar?
- If you bring your own wine, will there be a corkage fee?
- Is an appointment essential?
- Will there be a fee to try on dresses?
- Is there a limit to how long the appointment can last?
- How many people can join you?
- How much time should I allow for my dress to be made?
- What is the cost of alterations?
- Should I bring anything with me?
- How many fitting will I have?
- When do payments have to be made for the dress?
- Do you offer a delivery service?
- Does an appointment need to be made?
- Can all the men have their fittings together?
- Should you bring anything to the appointment?
- Do they offer a hire service as well as sales?
- Do they offer a tasting service?
- Can you mix and match dishes from different menus?
- What is included in the cost (waiting staff, cutlery and crockery etc)?
- Are they able to adapt menus to better suit your budget?
- Do they offer bespoke menus?
- Do they provide alcohol?
- When is payment required?
- Do they have a portfolio of previous work?
- Who will be the person doing your flowers on the wedding day?
- Are they able to work within your budget?
- Is there a limit to how far they can travel to dress your venue?
- How much notice do they need for confirmation of your order?
- How much time is required for set up?
- When is payment required?
- Do they have a portfolio of previous work and styles?
- Is their style reportage (more casual) or traditional (posed)?
- How many pictures will they take?
- Do they charge per photo or per package?
- Will they visit the venue beforehand?
- How long will it take to receive your photos after the wedding day?
- Will you be able to view them online?
- DJ Are they able to modify their playlist to suit your requirements?
- DJ Is there a limit to how long he can entertain?
- Band How long is their set?
- Band Do they play requests?
- Band Can they provide recorded music in the breaks?
- Band Do they need a dressing room?
- Band Are they able to provide a sample of their music?
- Will they require food?
- How long will set up take?
- Do they offer a tasting service?
- Do they a portfolio of previous cakes?
- Do they specialize in certain styles?
- Are they able to fit in with your budget?
- When is payment required?
- Can you have different flavour layers?
- Do they deliver and set up the cake on the day?