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mcleo Posted: Mar 13, 2006 10:23 PM+

mcleo MEMBER SINCE: 3/06 TOTAL POSTS : 101 WEDDING DATE: May 05, 2007

Posted: Mar 13, 2006 10:23 PM

questions for reception hall...

hi! this is so exciting.

we are just starting to visit reception halls this weekend. does anyone have any tips for us or questions we should make sure we ask?

BRod-Cheng Posted: Mar 13, 2006 10:35 PM+

BRod-Cheng MEMBER SINCE: 4/05 TOTAL POSTS : 2500 WEDDING DATE: Jul 15, 2006

Posted: Mar 13, 2006 10:35 PM

Re: questions for reception hall...

how many servers per table?

what is the bartender to guest ratio?

do they allow tastings?

how many weddings or parties do they do at the same time?

maximum capacity?

any min requirement?

can you arrive early for photos? ( if you are interested in that)

what's included in the price per person? (cake, centerpieces, desserts etc.)

HTH

melbalalala Posted: Mar 13, 2006 10:47 PM+

melbalalala MEMBER SINCE: 2/06 TOTAL POSTS : 3005 WEDDING DATE: Mar 10, 2007

Posted: Mar 13, 2006 10:47 PM

Re: questions for reception hall...

If money is an issue....bargain negotiate bargain negotiate. Ask if price can be lowered if the menu is altered in anyway or what extras can be eliminated.

Alot of these reception halls will NOT share this info because they want you to spend $$$$.. YOU are in control!

Shorty McBride Posted: Mar 13, 2006 11:20 PM+

Shorty McBride MEMBER SINCE: 4/05 TOTAL POSTS : 12785 WEDDING DATE: Nov 23, 2007

Posted: Mar 13, 2006 11:20 PM

Re: questions for reception hall...

Congratulations!!!

I compiled several lists, and came up with this:
Qs to ask reception halls before booking - VERY THOROUGH

Do you know where you want to look? On or off LI? Nassau? Suffolk? Qns? This is the first step.

I saw 14 HALLS