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    • x~Hails~x
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    Bumping to the top :-)

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    • x~Hails~x
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    Bumping to the top again as someone sunk?

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    • Stevie_Dee
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    small things amuse small minds ho hum xx

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    • Clairebear67
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    Thanks Stevie_Dee, great post, will definately bookmark it for later. : )




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    • P
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    Is there enought room for a chocolate fountain? Or other things people may want such as a photobooth or a childrens entertainer
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    • Liz3yy
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    What time can you gain access to decorate before the evening reception? assuming the ceremony won't be in the same place? sorry if that's been mentioned already, I've not read the whole thread x

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    • kimmy
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    Thanks!!!
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    • madison_uk
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    thats a great list have another one do they provide table linen and chair covers are venue provides them free as well as a disco




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    • mytts
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    Great post. Also ask what can't be changed ie catering. I've just had to cancel my venue because we weren't told until after we'd paid the deposit that we couldn't change from wedding breakfast and buffet to buffet only!
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    • Enny
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    great that was something i was looking for as i haven't had an idea what to ask when i will view my 1st venue :)

    oh mytts thats a good point as I want a buffet at my venue nt a sit down meal as i dont wanna decide on the food which i like i want to give my guest an option :)
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    • Maggielou
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    It'll cost us the price of the most expensive dish + 20% to offer 2 dishes, even with guests having to choose in advance!! They're now getting the choice....meat or vegetarian!!
    Ask your venue whether they're willing to through in extras, we're getting an extra glass of wine per person with the meal as 15+ rooms have been booked that night.
    It doesnt hurt to ask if ur calm & polite, they'll take u seriously & not be offended. My fave is to say "X are offering this in the package" (even if they're not) like it should be the norm, they cant blame u for asking!!!
    Even if u LOVE somewhere, there's always a deal to be had! I'm a buyer, I don't like paying for anything! If u struggle, I'll call them as ur PA!




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    • Enny
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    that sounds like a good tip maggielou
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    • Mariephiz
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    This is brilliant, thanks!
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    • thelovelylisa
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    Cheers Kaz, much appreciated :) x
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    • Kaz
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    No probs!
    All in the same boat.

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    • MrsC.Wade2B
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    bumping to the top :) i have printed off this list to ask my new venue viewing xx

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    • shellay
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    great list, we have our final meeting with our venue today, so have already sorted all the bits and pieces out with them, but its a great list for brides contacting the venue for the first time, well done :) x

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    • Jadeyladey
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    Omg thats a long list lol
    We have a meeting tomorrow with our venue so will be printing this out later ready to take lol
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    • Kat831
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    wow like this thread! thanks for bumping. Was back at my ceremony venue today, still loving it :D

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    • Enny
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    :) no worries kat hope it helps :)
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    • laurab-gtobe
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    I also had to ask if there was a seperate area for arrival drinks, as i kinda want the wow factor of the room - originally it would have been a seperate cordoned off area in the reception room x
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    • MrsTacky2B
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    we have got our first meeting with our venue at the weekend, loved all the questions hadnt thought about half of them !!!! Poor woman wont know whats hit her when i pull my long list out lol !!!!

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    • becky -mrs firth
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    just read a girls topic n it closed,? so heres my reply lol if ure only havin 30 n its peak u need to ask if they have a minimum numbers policy

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    • Aurora
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    they do have a min numbers policy. thats why we have to have it mid week to be able to have it there!!
    thanks tho!

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    • Mrsowen2b
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    heyy thanks for this list im going to see venue on monday :D although i know they will give us a price gaurentee and they can accommodate my numbers and they will allow me to have a sweet buffet so the others will be handy for me to ask :D

    xx
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    • Clarabella
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    Well im just using all these questions as ive met with our potential venue already this week but i think i'll just email her and she can fill in all the blanks lol

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    • jocelinetex
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    this is awesome!!! tyvm ; ) x

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    • Stevie_Dee
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    bumped to the top

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    • kirsty91
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    Thanks for bumping kaya, this is an amazing thread =) xx

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    • Coconut
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    bump
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    • lala "mod" bunni
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    AS THIS THREAD IS BEING BUMPED ALOT I AM GOING TO MAKE IT STICKY FOR A WHILE ...CAN I SUGGEST THAT YOU BOOK MARK IT

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    ALL THE "BUMP" COMMENTS WILL BE DELETED AS IT CLOGS UP THE THREAD

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    • tinkerbell2013
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    wow theres so much to asked, i didnt asked it all, think i will need to write this all down, loves this thread thank you :) x

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    • madhen
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    having watched don't tell the bride i'd say a good question to ask is does the price include VAT?!
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    • laurajoanne17
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    Brilliant list - i have a list of questions already that i got from bridal mags but there are some on here i hadnt thought of! Meeting a potential venue next weekend.......if they my money they can earn it lol!!!

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    • KATG
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    Thanks, I need to finalise things with my venue and this is really helpful. Cheers x

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    • Stevie_Dee
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    I noticed there are quite a few new ladies on so thought this may be of some use to bump.

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    • MrsBroady2B
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    I'm glad you bumped it Stevie-Dee. I'm going to visit my venue on friday and was going to look for this post to write some questions down. Thanks. :) xx




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    • Stevie_Dee
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    No worries hun. On a few occasions I have tried to find a thread but couldn't remember the title and wasted ages looking. I bookmark anything and everything that could be of future use to me now. xx

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    • Stevie_Dee
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    bump

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    • x~Hails~x
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    Bumping to the top

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    • x~Hails~x
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    bumping to the top

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    • x~Hails~x
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    bumping to the top

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    • Stevie_Dee
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    bump

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    • HelenW
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    Thanks Stevie! This is a lot of questions! May give the list to the hubby 2 be, he likes to talk :) I'll bookmark this one! x

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    • devondark
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    i used these questions when i booked mine, they were really helpful

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    • MrsBroady2B
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    • clbronze
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    Some things I didn't think to ask my venue and turned out to be a problem...
    It didn't cross my mind, but they could only do a round toptable and I always wanted a long one
    The chair cover company could only set up once, and as my ceremony and meal were in different rooms, getting them to move chairs/covers took some persuasion
    There was a minimum spend/ minimum number of portions for the evening buffet
    We could not bring our own food/drink- although they did agree to my sweetie buffet

    It wasn't a problem for us but you also need to check about photography and videography restrictions.

    Good luck! C xx

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    • LeighS
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    My h2b's nan uses a wheelchair. We are getting married and having reception in one venue. We viewed it today and booked. it has access for wheelchairs and pushchairs and has ramps out to the ceremony area's outside (if we have the weather) One of the areas is grassed only so not suitable for wheelchair, the other outside area had a patio with full access. Ask bout this and disabled toilets. He owner has even said he/ his staff will wheel her to the toilet each time she needs to go so none of our other guests are having to do it.

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    • Bobsi
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    Love this list.
    So glad it has been posted on so many times or I may not have found it.
    Thanks so much, have bookmarked it now.
    xx

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