4 Important Details to Note on Your Reception Venue Contract

4 Important Details to Note on Your Reception Venue Contract

Reception venue contract

Reception venue contract

One of the pricey and significant decisions in wedding planning is choosing the right wedding venue. It has a higher stake than any other aspect of wedding planning.

This is because, without the venue, there is no celebration. Given its high stakes, it is pertinent to ensure that the wedding venue contract is comprehensive and covers every little detail before you sign the dotted line.

And to avoid a situation where you’ll realize very late or probably in the week of your wedding that the venue contracted doesn’t have a liquor license, there are some steps you have to take.

Albeit not as fun-filled as picking out flowers, tasting cake, or trying on a day-of outfit, analyzing your wedding venue contract is an essential part of wedding planning. We’ve drafted a list of important details to note on your reception venue contract to avoid last minute snafus.

●      Your Name and Contact, Plus That of The Venue

As you’ll likely be in contact with your wedding venue before the event, this will come in handy. It might seem too obvious to you, but it is always good to capture it in writing.

●      Date and Time Frame

It is very pertinent to capture the date and time frame of your wedding reception. It will give you an idea of what you are signing up for. Average dinner lasts four hours or longer if it includes the ceremony.

●      Detailed Description of The Space

Do not forget to include every detail about the space of the reception. We mean the décor, color of the walls, flooring, chandeliers, and other amenities like a stage or changing room.

●      Timing

Ensure that the pros (like the florist, DJ, caterers) you hire for the events get started when they need to because timing is everything on your wedding day. Talk to your wedding venue about vendors coming in early to set up to avoid a last-minute rush.

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