venue questions

Hey all, I need help, I had a list of questions that I was gonna ask my venue, but me being a fool went and lost the list in my house somewhere. So does anyone have a list of questions for the venue?
Hope everyone is having a good day.
Jazzie

Ive got a massive list saved! Hold on..................

Venue Questions

1. When will we need to provide final guest numbers
2. What time will the bar open, be open till - can this be extended?
3. How many staff will be provided on the day - waiting and bar (how experienced?)
4. Do you have patio heaters for outside
5. How many can each table seat - how many tables are there
6. What table layout do you recommend
7. Will there be someone I can liaise with who will be there on the day
8. What are the arrangements for greeting guests as they arrive
9. Can you play music during the reception - CD?
10. Is there a stand for the table plan
11. What is the payment schedule
12. What costs are incurred if the guest numbers change last minute
13. What is the maximum numbers we could comfortably invite?(sit down buffet)
14. Are there any noise restrictions, eg for the band/dj
15. Are fireworks allowed (not necessarily required, just checking!)
16. Is there a room we can safely store gifts etc during the day (other than a bedroom)
17. Will you inform us if there is another wedding on the same day as ours
18. Can we have more than 10 rooms at the discount rate
19. What are the check-in/check-out times
20. Can we throw confetti at the venue
21. Is there a microphone for use during the speeches
22. How big is the dance floor
23. Can we have the room set up the same for the meal/evening do, or will things have to be changed round (sit down buffet)
24. What does the cake stand look like
25. When do we need to decide on the menu
26. Will we be able to meet and liaise with the chef occasionally
27. Will the cake be cut and distributed
28. What happens to un-used wine and champagne
29. How long will the buffet be out until it is cleared away
30. What is the children's menu - how much is it
31. What is the vegetarian option, when do we need to let you know numbers of vegetarians?
32. Can you cater for anyone with a special diet i.e gluten free, diabetic etc
33. Is there a cheaper food option available for photographer/dj etc
34. Do you have high chairs available and how many
35. Is service charge included in the price
36. Will we be able to taste the food before we choose the menu
37. Will we be able to sample the house wine and house champagne before we choose our drinks package
38. When should the wedding cake be delivered, and where will it be stored
39. Would someone be able to collect the decorations after the event, and we will take them home the following day?
40. Do you have any restrictions on decorations
41. What is the china/glassware like
42. What decorations etc are provided
43. Will there be linen table cloths and napkins
44. How long should we allow for reception drinks, meal etc
45. Please advise us if our timings look appropriate (see below)
46. How long will the meal take to be served
47. What is the check-in/out time for overnight guests
48. How will people buy additional alcohol during the meal
49. Is there anywhere for guests to store coats, bags etc
50. Will there be someone on hand to arrange taxi's for departing guests
51. What time is breakfast served in the morning

Venue Questions
1. Is your venue available on the required date?
2. Is your venue easy to find?
3. Is your venue licensed to carry out civil weddings?
4. If you do hold a license for civil ceremonies, what authority do you come under and can you supply names and contact details for the registrar?
5. Will ours be the only wedding at your venue on our wedding day?
6. How many people can you accommodate?
7. How many car parking spaces are available?
8. Do you allow confetti to be thrown at the venue?
9. Do you allow candles to be lit in the reception room?
10. Do you allow professional firework displays at your venue?
11. Do you have landing permission should we want a helicopter to whisk us away after the evening reception?

Room Questions
12. Do you offer the option of a marquee?
13. Are there separate rooms provided for the wedding, reception, meal, evening reception, etc?
14. Is there a room provided for the use of "bride and groom' for the day?
15. Is there a dressing room that the bride and bridesmaids can use prior to the ceremony?
16. When can we have access to begin setting up the room in terms of decorating it with balloons, flowers, banners, etc? (Morning of wedding, day before, etc?)
17. If the evening reception is being held in a room that is being used for something else earlier in the day, do you require the DJ/Band to set-up their equipment beforehand?
18. Is there an area that could be used as a crèche if needed?
19. Is there a quieter area for older guests to get away from the noise of a band/DJ?
20. If rooms are available for overnight accommodation, how many?
21. What are the costs for overnight accommodation?
22. Is breakfast included?
23. What is the checkout time the following day?
24. Do you have a room where you are able to store wedding presents until you are able to collect them and are you insured for any loss or damage to these presents?

Catering Questions
25. Do you insist on doing all the catering?
26. Can you supply examples of suggested menus along with prices?
27. Do you include a cake stand and knife if required?
28. Do you have a preferred order of service (when and where do we cut the cake)?
29. What time do you offer an alcohol license until?
30. What time do you insist the reception finishes by?
31. Do you insist on supplying the wine and champagne?
32. If we are able to supply the wine, what do you charge for corkage?
33. Can you recommend a company to supply our wedding cake?

Extra Questions
34. Do you have a Public Address (PA) system that can be used for speeches?
35. What facilities are available if the weather is poor?
36. What photographic locations are there?
37. Do you supply or can you recommend a DJ or Band?
38. Do you have special arrangements with, or details of local hotels for guests to stay at?
39. Do you have any arrangements with local cab companies that offer a reasonably priced and reliable service?
40. Is there any entertainment provided during the void between the afternoon and evening receptions (casino, magician, etc)?
41. What decoration do you supply for the reception?
42. If we begin to run late, how will your staff help us to ensure we are still able to make the most of our big day?
43. Can you recommend a videographer?
44. Can you recommend a photographer?
45. Is it OK for the photographer/videographer to visit the venue beforehand to get an idea of what they can expect on the day?
46. Can you recommend a company that can supply wedding cars?
47. What facilities do you provide for a videographer?
48. Can you recommend a good florist?
49. Can you recommend a company who are able to supply favours?
50. Can you recommend a company who supply decorative balloons?

Cost Questions
51. What are the various options and costs for the use of your venue?

Thanks a lot.