What is the availability?
This can make or break the venue for certain couples. If you only want a Saturday, this is a necessary vetting question. If you are set on Fall, but are open to Fridays and Sundays, that is something to discuss as well. Understanding the availability for particular seasons, along with the difference in pricing, is one of the first questions you should ask.
What is the guest capacity?
This question is one of your first eliminating questions. If you are planning to invite 250 guests, you don’t want to spend time touring venues with a 100 person capacity. Understanding how the size of the space will function with your guest count is a vital question as you tour wedding venues.
What is your rain plan?
You should be completely at peace with your venue’s rain plan. You never know what might happen on your wedding day. It is one thing to have unexpected rain, but it is another to have an underdeveloped plan. Talking through all of the different options with the venue staff in advance is one of the most important questions. This will ensure a venue has the capability to execute your event no matter what.
What is included?
Each venue has a different price. Some venues only rent their space, whereas others include everything from tables and chairs to catering and alcohol. Having a good grasp on everything you’re getting when booking a wedding will help you determine major budgeting questions. This will also draw attention to any oversights. Do you need to book a wedding planner or is coordination included? – Questions like these may be a factor when making your final decision.
How long is the rental?
This question is also a useful too for venue price comparison. A venue might look way more expensive, but under closer examiation, it has four hours more hours of event time. The rental duration will help you determine needs for getting ready, vendor setup and breakdown, as well as have more clarity surroundthe timeline.
