| 1. How formal will your wedding be? A sit-down dinner | | | | wedding? |
| with multiple courses will be considered a formal | | | | 6. Hours! How much time is included in the rental, |
| reception. A wedding lunch is often casual and you | | | | including setup and take down? Is cleanup included? |
| have options like teas and buffets also. | | | | 7. Restrictions! What's not allowed? Do they allow |
| 2. What type of atmosphere do you like? If deep | | | | smoking and pets? I had a bride that wanted her pug |
| down you find the Banquet Hall just not your style, | | | | to be part of the wedding, so she needed to take that |
| scratch it off your list and move on. There are tons of | | | | into consideration with her location. |
| places to choose. | | | | 8. Facilities! Is there a kitchen? Must you use the on-site |
| 3. How many guests will you have? The fewer the | | | | caterer? Are tables, chairs and linens included? What |
| guests you plan to have, the more eccentric the | | | | other items must you rent? Do they have a liquor |
| location. | | | | license? Is there a space for the bride and groom to |
| 4. Fees! What is the basic cost for the space? How & | | | | change and/or relax? Are they wheelchair accessible? |
| when is payment made? What are the extras and | | | | 9. Staff! What personnel are included in the rental fee? |
| overtime charges? | | | | Who will be on-site? Will restrooms be tidy, security be |
| 5. Privacy! Will there be another event scheduled at | | | | available? |
| the same time? If so, can it be kept apart from your | | | | 10. Policy! What's the cancellation policy? Just in case! |