Venue Checklist

Questions to Ask Your Wedding Venue

A handy checklist for your personal reference with questions you should ask the venue. You can print this list out to bring when you view the venue.

General Questions

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  Do you have our date free?
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  Do you have a policy of only one wedding per day?
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  What is your minimum/maximum number of guests for sit down meal?
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  Do you have a wedding package? What is included in each package? Are your packages flexible? How much are your packages?
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  Do you have a wedding coordinator? Will he/she be there on the day of the wedding?
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  Do you have a license to hold civil ceremonies at your venue?
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  Is the venue available for exclusive use? If so is there a minimum amount of guests that have to book accommodation for exclusivity?

The Evening

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  How many extra guests can be accommodated in the evening?
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  What time will our guests have to leave the venue?
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  Where does the band set up? Where is the dance floor/how big is it/does anything have to be moved for the dance floor?
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  Can we hire our own DJ?
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  Do you have a PA system for speeches?
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  Is there a night curfew/noise level restriction?

Accommodation

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  Is there complimentary accommodation for the bride and groom?
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  Can the bridal party get ready at the venue on the day of the wedding?
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  Is there accommodation for guests? How many rooms? What price is it per room?
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  What is parking like in the area? Are the guests allowed to leave their cars overnight?

Style

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  What type of tables do you have (shape, size, top table)?
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  Is any decor/stationery provided (menus, centrepieces, red carpet, flowers, cake stand)? Are there alternatives available?
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  Can we bring our decorations to the venue the day before?
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  Can we see the room(s) set up for a wedding?
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  Will there be a toastmaster/somebody to announce us to the reception and guide the guests around?
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  Is it possible to have candles burning during the ceremony/reception?
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  Is it possible to have fireworks in the evening?

Food and Drink

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  How much is the house wine and/or champagne for toasting? Can we bring our own wine?
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  Do you charge corkage?
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  Can we have a menu tasting? If so, what does the menu tasting cost?
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  Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
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  How are guests received? Where do guests meet before going into the main room?
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  How long should we allow for pre-reception drinks?
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  What time is the meal served?
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  How is the main meal served?
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  Is there an option for dinner the night before or a BBQ the day after?
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  What is on the evening menu? What price is it per head?
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  Are we allowed to hire our own caterer?
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  Is there a possibility of a bar extension? If so, how much will it cost?
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  Is it possible to play music during the meal? Is there a sound system for an iPod/CD? Can a member of staff take care of this?

The Details/Money

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  How much is the deposit?
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  What percentage is paid before the wedding/after the wedding?
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  When would we need to give final numbers?
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  What costs are incurred if the numbers on the day differ to the final numbers?
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  Are there any changes planned to the building before the wedding (renovations, painting etc.)?
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  Where is the best place to take photos in/near the venue?
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  Is there a designated smoking area for the guests?
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  Is your venue wheelchair accessible?
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  Do you have weather contingency plans for an outdoor wedding? Are there extra costs?
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  Is there a secure place to store wedding gifts?
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  What is your cancellation policy/charges?

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Our wedding and event hire services in detail.

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  Creative Items
  
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  Sound & Lighting Hire
  

Turn up in style to your wedding. We can help with wedding cars for hire, from bentleys to Ferraris. For more details on hiring please contact us.

Hiring a nice car for your wedding provides a luxurious and stylish transportation option for the bride and groom on their special day. This can be a great way to make a grand entrance at the ceremony and reception and also a great way to make a lasting impression on guests.

Secondly, a nice car can also serve as a great backdrop for wedding photography. Many couples choose to take photos with the car before or after the ceremony, and these photos can serve as a beautiful and timeless reminder of the special day. A luxurious car can also add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall aesthetic of the wedding.

Lastly, hiring a nice car for your wedding can also be a practical consideration. A luxurious car can provide a comfortable and stress-free way for the bride and groom to get to and from the ceremony and reception, allowing them to relax and enjoy the day without worrying about transportation logistics. Furthermore, it can also be a great way to save time and avoid traffic, which can help to ensure that the wedding runs smoothly and on schedule.

As well as dance floors for hire, we provide PA system hire solutions for your event for spoken word or music, live performing shows, live band gigs, events & celebrations, weddings, outdoor concerts.

Hiring a sound system for your wedding improves the overall experience. It allows you to make clear speeches throughout the ceremony and reception. The sound system ensures that everyone in attendance can hear the speeches clearly, which can help to make the ceremony and reception more meaningful and enjoyable for all involved. This is particularly important during the wedding ceremony when the vows are exchanged and speeches are given by the best man, maid of honor, and parents.

Secondly, a sound system can also be used to entertain your guests with music. It allows you to play the perfect background music during dinner or the reception, or to keep the party going with a DJ or live band. The sound system will provide the necessary audio quality to create the perfect ambiance. For example, it can be used to create a romantic atmosphere during dinner or a lively atmosphere during the dancing on your dance floors for hire.

Lastly, hiring a sound system also gives you the flexibility to make announcements or provide information to guests. This can be done through a microphone, and it can be used to provide information on the schedule of events, or to make announcements such as the cutting of the cake. With a good sound system, you can ensure that everyone is informed and engaged throughout the wedding.

Accompanied Venue-Viewing Visit. Option to meet you at the airport or your Hotel, and show you around prospective venues. We have selected a few of our favourite venues for weddings and parties, please contact us for more information or more venue suggestions.

We can help with wedding venues in many of the nicest areas on the Costa Del Sol:

* Nerja
* Frigiliana
* Torrox
* Vélez-Málaga
* Rincón de la Victoria
* Málaga
* Marbella
* Estepona
* Manilva
* Sotogrande
* La Línea de la Concepción
* Gibraltar

A wonderful photo opportunity for all your guests. Personalise your Wedding day with letters in soft white light. LOVE at 1.2 metre, any colour bulbs. Alternatively, you can create your own wedding message such as “Dance” Mr & Mrs” etc. in illuminated letters, words or shapes.

Our staff will deliver and setup the your chosen products before your event and collect the next morning. Over the years we have maintained a reputation for providing personal attention, premium products, and excellent customer service.

Our range of lighting and sound systems will make any event a high-impact event. You can choose items like:

Lantern & Fairy Lights, Dance Floor Lighting, Pin Spot Lighting, Fog Jetts, Laser, Dry Ice Machines, Truss Totem Lighting and many more.
Find out more about our sound and lighting and our dance floors for hire options.

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