2012 brides

Lauralou

DanielleNic87 wrote: »

But we are also planning on buying our first house next year, so bit of a stressful time at the moment.

Same here - you looked at many places?

kt21 heres the questions that i saved from asking on here. Hope they help.

[FONT=&quot]what time guests can check in to their rooms/out of their rooms?
is it bed and breakfast?
do you have a contract?
recommend djs? (mine did and was a really good price)
if you want entertainment, can you have it? (e.g. i am having a casino)
do you have a table planner holder?
what time does bar close? is there another one for the staying guests?
how much deposit do you need?
have a look at the chairs- to see if you may want chair coversAsk them what extras they offer, ie table wear etc
Whats the min - max guests
Do they offer any special room rates
Can they hold the date for 3 weeks, while you think about it?
Corkage price and drinks packages
How much cheaper is it for an off peak day?[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]Does the venue suit your theme? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Is it big enough to accommodate all your guests? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Do they have an in-house wedding co-ordinator? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Do they have equipment you can use or will you have to hire tables, chairs, linens, plates, glassware, etc? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Do they have in-house catering or must you hire your own? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]If you are bringing a caterer in, will they have access to a kitchen, power, running water, etc? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Will you be having finger food, a buffet or a sit down meal? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Will there be food for both the reception and the evening reception? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]If they'll be supplying the food, are they flexible with their menu choices? Can you make suggestions? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Is there a vegetarian alternative? Can they accommodate special dietary requirements? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Do they have a license to consume alcohol? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Can you supply your own alcohol? Is there a corkage fee? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Will you have a free bar or will guests pay for their own beverages? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Determine which drinks you would like served when. Until what time the bar will be open? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Enquire about staff. How will they be dressed? How many will be required? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Can you meet the manager beforehand to go over details? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Is entertainment permitted? Is there a sufficient power supply for any entertainment/sound systems you may require? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Does the venue have a public address system available for speeches? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Are there noise level restrictions that must be adhered to? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Visit your venue at the time of day your reception will take place. Is the lighting suitable? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Are the tables/chairs/linens appropriate? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Discuss where you would like flowers and other decorations placed. [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Is there a safe place for guests to store coats and personal belongings? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Is there a safe place for gifts? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]If you are having outside staff or decorators in, what is the earliest they can have access? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Does the venue have disabled access? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Are there adequate parking facilities? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Is there on-site accommodation? If so, is there a discount available for your guests? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Does the venue have public liability insurance? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]How far in advance are bookings required? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]What is the cancellation/postponement policy? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]How much is the deposit to secure the date and when is it due? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]How soon after the event is the balance due? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Is VAT included in the final price? [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Confirm dates, times and details with a written contract. [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Get insurance. [/FONT]

kdalwayskint

Just wanted to pop in and say Hi :wave: another 2012 b2b here!

We got engaged at New Year and had a small gathering at the beginning of February, not everyone we were expecting arrived either, glad we didn't lay on food and had drinks in a pub although I did buy a cake, there was loads left, which we didn't mind more for us!!!

Any way when we got engaged we decided not to set a date as h2b needs to sort out his divorce (another one here!) but a couple of weeks ago I decided that I really wanted to get married before I'm 40 so told h2b and he said ok to 2012 any time up to 29th October (birthday on 30th!).

So a 2012 b2b but no other date yet!!!

White_Sapphire

Welcome kdalway skint, and congratulations on your engagement! :j

I don't have a date set yet either; hoping to book a venue by New Year...

MrsC....tobe

Congrats kdalwayskint! Fingers crossed both our other halfs get their divorces in time for our weddings! lol. I can't imagine anything worse than having to put it off so I'm hoping it's all done and dusted sooner rather than later - for both of us

Welcome to the 2012 brides club!

MinniMe_2

Hi all - another 2012 BSB here!

we just booked the venue yesterday - am very very excited!!

We had a surprise engagement party that his family organised and it was so lovely.
I kind of regret not having one for my friends and family but what can you do!

Apart from booking the venue we have nothing else planned - need to get my backside in gear and organise wedding insurance OH and start a spreadsheet!

slowlyfading

Is anyone wishing that 2012 was nearer..? I am today, it seems so long away!

kdalwayskint

MinniMe wrote: »

start a spreadsheet!

thats as much as I have done, start a spreadsheet, its got about 3 things on it, and they are titles! :rotfl:

slowlyfading

I need to start a spreadsheet too! We've got one with a guest list, and that's it!

lil_livzy

HI all,

another 2012 Bride here! and relative newbie to posting!!

Have sorted the ceremony for our lovely village church, but stuck on venues in Surrey! Suggestions purrrrleeeeease!!!!

x

White_Sapphire

Hi lil livzy, welcome to MSE and congratulations on your engagement! :j

Sorry, can't help you with venues, but I'm sure someone local will be along soon...