Wedding Venue Checklist
CONTACT INFORMATION
Venue
Contact
Telephone
Email
 DATES & COST
Available Dates
Estimated Cost
 NOTES
 RECEPTION ROOM
How many reception rooms are
there?
What is the maximum guest
count?
Does the venue provide tables,
                                   YES   NO
chairs, linens, cutlery, etc.?
Does the venue provide a dance
                                   YES   NO
floor?
Does the venue provide a PA
                                   YES   NO
system for speeches?
Is there room for a DJ/band?       YES   NO
Is there room for a photo booth?   YES   NO
Is a smoke/fog machine
                                   YES   NO
permitted?
Are sparklers permitted?           YES   NO
Is confetti permitted?             YES   NO
Does the venue allow fireworks
                                   YES   NO
for paper lanterns?
How many hours can the
reception last?
Does the venue host more than
                                   YES   NO
one event per day?
Notes
 CATERING
Does the venue provide catering?
                                           YES                         NO
If yes, is there a menu with
pricing?
Does the venue have a required
guest count or minimum             Required Guest Count        Minimum Expenditure
expenditure?
Does the venue charge a corkage                                     Fee:
fee?
                                     YES                  NO
If yes, what is the fee?
Does the venue charge a cake                                        Fee:
cutting fee?
                                     YES                  NO
If yes, what is the fee?
Does the venue permit outside
                                           YES                         NO
food/alcohol?
Does the venue offer a tasting?            YES                         NO
Does the venue offer late-night
                                           YES                         NO
options?
Does the venue offer breakfast
                                           YES                         NO
options?
Does the venue offer rehearsal
                                           YES                         NO
dinner options?
Notes
 CEREMONY SITE
Is the ceremony site handicap
                                   YES   NO
accessible?
Is there an indoor site or
                                   YES   NO
inclement weather plan?
Does the venue provide
                                   YES   NO
ceremony chairs?
How much time is allowed for the
ceremony?
Notes
 SETUP/BREAKDOWN
What time can vendors start
setup?
Does the venue provide
                                      YES   NO
setup/breakdown services?
Can decorations be hung on walls
                                      YES   NO
or from the ceiling?
Does the venue provide any
                                      YES   NO
items?
Is there a secure room to store
                                      YES   NO
gifts?
Is there an on-site coordinator for
                                      YES   NO
any day-of needs?
Notes
 HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Is there a group block reserved
for wedding guests?                                                   # of Rooms:
                                            YES         NO
If yes, how many rooms are in the
block?
Is there a discounted rate for                                        Rate:
wedding guests?
                                            YES         NO
If yes, what is the rate?
How far in advance can hotel
rooms be booked?
Are there hotel rooms reserved
for the bride/groom and bridal                    YES                   NO
party for getting ready?
What time is check-in/check-out?    Check-in:            Check-out:
Is breakfast included?                            YES                   NO
Is there sufficient parking?                      YES                   NO
Notes
 CONTRACT
What is the cancellation policy?
What is the deposit amount?
When is the deposit due?
When is the final payment due?
Can the venue hold dates?          YES   NO
Notes