20 Questions to ask your Wedding Venue

Peaches and Twine Photography

Peaches and Twine Photography

It happened! You’ve got a ring on the finger and already started to visualize your perfect day. However, you're still missing a huge part; the wedding venue! Picking the perfect venues for your ceremony and reception are crucial to making your wedding day vision come together. Though choosing and booking the place aren't as always easy as you think!


Before you start visiting your dream venues, you'll need to know exactly what questions to ask to make sure you're choosing the right place.

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We've got you covered, with 20 questions to ask your wedding venue.

1.       Do you have my date available? (or other dates near it)

2.       How many people can the space hold?

3.       What is the fee for renting the space?

4.       What exactly does the fee include? (vendors, linens, chairs, flatware, etc.)

5.       How many hours does the rental fee include?

6.       How much is an additional hour?

7.       How much is the deposit?

8.       When is the balance due?

9.       How far in advance do we have to book?

10.   What forms of payment do you take?

11.   Do you include any staff during the event?

12.   Can I use any vendors or do you have a list of preferred vendors?

13.   Do you do set up and tear down of items you provide?

14.   When can I begin set up on my wedding day?

15.   What’s your weather contingency plan?

16.   How many restrooms do you have on the property?

17.   Are there any noise restrictions?

18.   Do I need to get any permits or insurance for the wedding?

19.   Is there a bridal room and a groom suite?

20.   What is your cancellation policy?

Hunting for the perfect wedding venue doesn’t need to be hard. Being prepared with questions is always best but trust us when you see the venue you’ll have that “feeling”  and you will know it’s the one! Often our brides share we with us, “how they walked in and new this is where they wanted to get married”, everything else fell right into place.

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Below we have answered all 20 questions to help you get started!

Schedule a tour today – The Wright House 480-833-0902 or stop by on Monday from 5-8pm for open twilight tours. 636 W. University Dr. Mesa, AZ 85201

Enjoy

XOXO


1.       Do you have my date available? (or other dates near it)

Give us a call, we have two beautiful venues and can tell you our available dates

2.       How many people can the space hold?

Ballroom Garden Venue- 250,  Provencal - 175

3.       What is the fee for renting the space?

Our pricing is all done by the amount of guest you plan on having and the date you choose, please give us a call today

4.       What exactly does the fee include? (vendors, linens, chairs, flatware, etc.)

Our Gem packages include a long list of items, however we do include, tables linens, chairs, flatware, center piece with fresh floral and more – see the full list on our site

5.       How many hours does the rental fee include?

It is a 8 hour contract

6.       How much is an additional hour?

$300 per hour depending on the package

7.       How much is the deposit?

$500 -$1000 depending on the package, however a portion is directed towards your first payment

8.       When is the balance due?

30 days prior to wedding day

9.       How far in advance do we have to book?

We suggest to booking popular months from 6-12 months in advance

10.   What forms of payment do you take?

We take credit cards, checks and cash – payments can be made by mail, in person or online

11.   Do you include any staff during the event?

You will receive a day-of-coordinator to help assist you during your wedding day

12.   Can I use any vendors or do you have a list of preferred vendors?

Depending on the package but yes you can bring your own vendors and we do have a list of preferred vendors we have worked with for years

13.   Do you do set up and tear down of items you provide?

Yes, we will set up and tear down all items we provide

14.   When can I begin set up on my wedding day?

You can arrive and set up any items the start of your contract, typically two hours before wedding ceremony

15.   What’s your weather contingency plan?

We do have a rain plan for each venue to accommodate your guest

16.   How many restrooms do you have on the property?

Each venue has two sets of rest, female and male

17.   Are there any noise restrictions?

We have all dancing inside, you can have background music playing outside

18.   Do I need to get any permits or insurance for the wedding?

The only permit and insurance we require is from the bartender

19.   Is there a bridal room and a groom suite?

Yes, we have each

20.   What is your cancellation policy?

Give us a call and we be happy to explain