3 Questions to Ask During Venue Searches
| By Richard ~ December 16th, 2009 ~ Wedding Planning | 1 Comment |
- photo by Anja Hitzenberger
When you start looking for a place to hold your reception, you will undoubtedly have a list of questions that you want answered. Room capacity, menu prices and guest flow are some of the obvious one. Here are three things that I look at that are not so obvious, but none the less important indicators of the experience that you are likely to have:
How are you greeted?
Take a look at the first person you meet, be it a doorman or a host. Are they cheerful or are they grumpy? This is how you – and your guests – will be greeted on your wedding day. And it can tell you a lot more than the greeter’s state of mind. Grumpiness is more contagious than an H1 virus, and it’s a good indicator as to how management treats its staff. Remember, at your wedding you want to be surrounded by happy people.
Back of the house
What does the “back of the house” look like? Ask to see the kitchen.* Is it neat? If busy, does seem like people are going about their work with purpose, or is it bedlam? Are the corridors clean and tidy? Take a look at the picture; it’s the kitchen at Daniel, one of New York’s most esteemed restaurants, and this picture was taken during a recent wedding lunchen. The kitchen is pristine; Daniel Boulud is a perfectionist, and it shows.
Restrooms
This one is a favorite, often a maintenance “weak link.” How is the lighting? Do the latches work? Are all the supplies there? Think about how you feel when you walk into a sloppy bathroom, and compare it with you you feel when you enter a luxurious and well maintained restroom. It can be a real sanctuary.
These three criteria might appear to be just details, but remember the old adage, that’s where the devil lurks.
*don’t expect a venue to show you the kitchen when it’s operating at full speed, kitchens can be dangerous places. On the other hand, venues should not be reluctant to give you a tour during a lull.
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