FAQ's
Organising a wedding or civil partnership ceremony can be daunting if you haven’t done it before.
There so many things to think about.
To help we have put together a list of important questions you should ask your potential wedding or civil partnership ceremony venue when you visit:
Payments and booking
- How long can you hold the date for while we check registrar availability?
- How much will the deposit be and when are payments due?
- What is the cancellation policy if the venue cancels the booking?
- What is the cancellation policy if the couple cancels the booking?
- Are there any costs not included in their specified wedding and ceremonies packages?
Co-ordination
- What is the maximum venue capacity for guests? Or is there a minimum number of guests required for booking?
- Do you have to use the venues suppliers for things like catering, venue styling and flowers?
- Has the venue got a civil ceremonies licence?
- Are there specific times ceremonies take place?
- Is parking available for guests?
- Is there accommodation on site for guest or can you recommend accommodation nearby?
- If there is accommodation on site what are the check in and check out times?
- When can we access the venue before and after the ceremony to decorated and remove decorations?
- Is confetti allowed?
Food and drink
- What are the menu options included in the specified wedding and ceremonies packages and what are the options for allergies and food restrictions?
- Is there any food, tea, and coffee included in the evening do package?
- Are there any free drinks included in the wedding breakfast? (usually, a glass of fizz for the toast would be provided but this is not guaranteed).
- How many guests can each table seat?
- Are linen, crockery and glasses included in the cost?
- Is there a corkage fee? (If you purchase your own wine)
- Are there any sound restrictions after certain hours, does the DJ/band have to finish at a certain time?
- Does the bar have to close at a certain time?