Wedding Venue Tours 101: Important Questions to Ask
Morgan Taylor Artistry
It’s engagement season, which means it’s time to break out the wedding planning checklist! The first item on the list? Finding the perfect wedding venue! Whether you're envisioning a waterfront wedding, a cozy intimate ceremony, or a jet-setting destination escape, it’s important to show up to your wedding venue tours prepared. We've put together a list of questions to ask during your venue tours to help you determine if it's the perfect fit for your special day!
General
How many events do you host per day?
What is the max capacity and the guest minimums?
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
How do I put a date on hold?
Do you offer virtual planning options?
Do you offer onsite coordinating?
Do you offer valet parking?
Is there overnight guest parking?
When can I come pick my things up after the wedding?
What time is the latest time our wedding can end?
Do you have a backup generator for power outages?
Food
Do you have an in-house kitchen?
Do you allow outside food or alcohol?
How do you accommodate to allergies?
Do you offer gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, etc. options?
Do you require entree counts on RSVPs? Can guests change their entree order the day of the wedding?
Do you include a signature drink?
Vendors
Do you require us to book within your preferred vendors?
Are there any restrictions on what outside vendors can bring in?
How early can my vendors come in to set up?
Do vendors need to have everything out of the venue by the end of the night?
To what extent will your team set up our decor?
Onsite Ceremonies
Do you charge a ceremony fee? If so, what does that include?
Do you include ceremony chairs? Is there an additional set up fee?
Do you include an archway, podium, microphone, and speakers?
Do you have multiple ceremony locations?
Do you offer onsite walkthrough rehearsals?
Is the ceremony area wheelchair accessible?
Do you offer an indoor/covered ceremony space if it rains?
If our wedding date approaches with unpredictable weather and a planned outdoor ceremony, who decides if the ceremony will be moved indoors? How far in advance can the decision be made?
Music
Can someone play my Spotify playlist for the ceremony?
Do you include a cocktail hour music playlist?
Do you have built-in speakers and/or lighting?
Are there any sound ordinances with the town?
Screenshot this cheat sheet and pull it up when touring wedding venues!
