Columbia Bride – Recent Weddings

     There are a myriad of details to investigate before committing to contractual agreements with your wedding venue.

     Use the venue checklist below to make sure you have covered all important points and once finished get everything you expect in writing.

• Proximity to the ceremony site
• Date availability and discount days to consider
• Rental fee and what it includes
• Time allowed to decorate the space for the day of the wedding
• Using the location for a ceremony as well, if desired
• Whether there will be other receptions that day
• Number of guests the space will accommodate comfortably
• Terms of liability insurance
• Ratio of staff to guests
• Overtime charges
• Postponement/cancellation refund policy
• Gratuities and taxes
• Escalation clause
• Availability of valet parking
• Coat check accommodations
• Clean restroom facilities
• Number of security personnel
• Room for changing
• Means of handicapped access
• The availability of a nursery or babysitter

• Meal options, from a seated dinner to a dessert only reception
• Price per guest
• Special meals to accommodate restricted diets
• Method of payment
• A date for a tasting menu and tour of the site with a wedding
• Dessert table policy
• Availability of nonalcoholic beer, wine and beverages
• Top-shelf wine and alcohol vs. house brands
• Cost of open bar vs. one/two hour cocktail service/or host's
• Possibility of bringing in your alcohol and amount of corking fee
• Supplier of the wedding cake and cutting fee
• On-site wedding coordinator
• Musicians
• Florist
• Photographer
• Videographer
• Cake knife/server
• Food for band, etc.
• Wedding guest book
• Gift table
• Seating Plans/place cards
• Decorations
• Flavors
• List of photos

• Restroom facilities
• China
• Linens/table skirts
• Restroom facilities
• Lighting/electrical outlets
• Heaters and/or air conditioners
• Bar equipment
• Chairs/tables
• Cutlery/utensils
• Dance floor
• Glassware
• Tent

Click to see our recommended Wedding Rental providers.