Essential Questions

A Quick List of Essential Questions

This list is from You and Your Wedding. Print it out to save and keep as a quick check list of essential questions.

Your Venue

• Are they available on your date?
• How many guests do they accommodate?
• Is it close to your ceremony venue?

• Is the cost within your budget?
• Do they have caterers with a menu you can look at?
• Do you have exclusive use? Will there be other weddings on your wedding day?
• Is there accommodation for guests and if there is, is there a wedding discount?
• Can you have a marquee/band/candles/fireworks?
• Can you have a late bar?
• Does the quote include VAT and service charge?

Your Dress Maker

• How long should you allow for the dress to be made?
• How many fittings will you have?
• What do you need to bring with you? (eg, lingerie, shoes)
• Do you sell matching accessories?
• Will you need to pay a deposit and when do you need to pay the balance?
• Will you need to collect your dress or can it be delivered?
• Will they store the dress for you at the shop?

Your Photographer

• Can you view their previous work?
• Do they use a film or digital camera?
• What style of photography do they use?
• How many pictures will they take?
• Who will own the copyright for the pictures?
• How long will the photographer stay on The Day?
• Will they visit the venue before hand?
• When will you receive your pictures after your Big Day?
• Will they set up an online gallery?

Your Cake Maker

• Can you see examples of their work?
• Can you choose from a selection of different cake fillings?
• Is it possible to sample their cakes?
• Can you have mixed flavour layers?
• When will you pay, and how?
• Will they come to your venue to assemble the cake on the day?

Your Florist

• Can you see examples of their work?
• How many other weddings is the florist doing the same day as yours?
• Will the florist you’ve consulted with be the actual person preparing the flowers?
• Can they suggest ways to keep within your budget?
• Is there a maximum distance they will travel to dress your venue?
• When will you pay them and how?
• Do they charge for breakages? (This will probably be a yes!)
• How long do they need to set up?

Your Entertainment

• Does your DJ have a versatile play list?
• Does the band play recorded music between sets?
• How long will the band need to set up?