Probing your venue ensures that you capture all details before committing. However, you also need to know what to ask a wedding venue to get satisfactory feedback on all areas of concern to you.
Here are the 4 quick must-ask questions when touring a potential wedding venue space:
How many people does the space accommodate?
While your venue tour may reveal the size of the site, it's impossible to gauge the actual holding capacity. The venue's capacity will automatically affect your guest list. You could fall in love with a venue but dismiss the offer due to the limited venue capacity. Your guest count is at the core of any decision.
Here at the Amazing Graze Barn we can comfortably seat up to 130 guests inside with room for a dance floor and buffet. Our ideal capacity is up to 150 with a maximum of 200 utilizing the covered patio for additional seating.
What is the distance from other related locations?
A wedding plan often involves a church ceremony, reception, and photo session. Before settling for a specific location, consider the distance between the designated venue and other related destinations. Moving from one site to the next on the wedding day may present logistical challenges. Asking this question will help you make accurate estimations on the cost of transport and other logistical concerns.
We are located on rolling hills remarkably close to Raleigh, NC. Your guests will have no trouble easily accessing the venue and finding overnight accomadations if needed. Have you seen our on site Farm Stay?
What kinds of services do you offer?
Some venues only offer ground space, meaning that you need to handle all other services required during a wedding. However, some venues offer an all-inclusive package for grounds meals and beverages. Such deals also come with waiting for staff and on-site venue coordinators. It's essential to understand what the package includes to make an informed decision. It would be a mistake to assume that the package offered covers everything before asking.
Learn more about our Management Team and what you can expect from us.
What are your fees?
Now that you know the venue's actual capacity and services, the next query should be about the cost. While it's your big day, and you may be excited about it, you still want to work within a manageable budget. Ask the venue management about the actual cost of everything needed for the wedding with all the factors considered. You can then compare the rates across different providers before deciding.
Here at our venue, there are no hidden fees or surprise charges. See pricing and everything your investment with us includes.
