Thanks to Kelley Grosskopf, associate director of catering at the Warwick Melrose Hotel, Dallas, for answering this week’s reader question:
What are the top questions to ask when I’m touring a potential reception space?
Different venues will bring up different issues/ideas to consider so more questions might arise after your first site tour. No question is a bad question so do not hesitate to follow up post-visit with anything you may have forgotten to ask! Your contacts at the different venues you are considering are there to answer all questions, big and small!! Here is a sample of some questions to remember to ask:
– What is included (tables, chairs, linens, chargers, votives, etc.)?
– Is someone available and present throughout the day/evening to make sure that things run smoothly?
– Will we have a tasting where we can finalize our menu and discuss details?
– What is the venue’s food and beverage minimum and required room rental fee?
– Are there any setup fees, cake cutting fees, cleanup fees, etc. that I should be mindful of?
– Is there a location on property where we might be able to host our ceremony? If it is outside, is there a weather contingency plan?
– Do you have a Preferred Vendors List? Are we required to use only vendors included on this list?
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