Venue Location Helper

    Both the bride and groom should attend all interviews and showings.  Bring a list of questions and concerns with you.  Your job is to get all the information you need, this way there are no surprises down the road.  Choosing a wedding site can be fun, but before you start looking you should have an idea of what you want.  You need to take in to consideration, budget, theme, your interests, atmosphere, and your guests.  Here are some questions you might want to ask.

1. How many people can this hold?
2. Do you provide the liquor permit or license?
3. At a certain time would we have to turn the music down?
4. Do you have tables, chairs, and linen?
5. How many bathrooms?
6. Do we have to clean the place that night or can we come back the next day?
7. Is there a kitchen or work area for the caterer?
8. What is your deposit and when is the remainder of the balance due?
9. What if we want to go over the allotted time? 

• Here are some venue ideas for a wedding and reception.

Churches - Synagogues - Temples - Mosques - usually only the ceremony with the reception at another local.

Home - Yours, a family members, or a friend of the family.  If you have it at a home than everything is pretty much on you and your family.

Beach - Some beaches have board walks or pavilions that you can rent.  It is a public place, so anyone can watch or try to sneak in and the everything is still on you.

Country Clubs - Nice and decently priced usually.  Most provide full services.

Hotels - Ballrooms, conference rooms, outside gardens, or a gazebo.  Provide full service. 

Camp Ground-Club Houses - all are pretty much do it your self.

Resorts - Destination wedding.  Provide full service.

Officers Club - Most military bases have them.  Provide full service.

Yacht - Just be careful if anyone easily gets sea sick.  Most are full service