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Before the tour
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Know estimated guest count
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Know comfortable venue budget
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Bring phone/camera for notes and photos
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List your non-negotiables
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Confirm date availability
Space and experience
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See ceremony space
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See cocktail-hour space
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See reception space
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See rain backup
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Check getting-ready rooms
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Check restrooms
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Check accessibility
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Walk guest arrival path
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Check dance-floor size
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Look at indoor and outdoor photo locations
Included items
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Tables
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Chairs
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Linens
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Place settings
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Setup
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Cleanup
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On-site coordinator
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Security
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Parking staff
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Rehearsal time
Rules and logistics
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Confirm event hours
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Confirm vendor access time
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Ask about music/noise limits
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Ask about décor/candle restrictions
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Ask about catering rules
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Ask about alcohol rules
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Ask about required vendors
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Ask about event insurance
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Ask about parking/rideshare
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Ask about overnight item storage
Pricing
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Get base fee in writing
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Ask about taxes
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Ask about service charges
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Ask about minimum spends
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Ask about deposits
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Ask about payment schedule
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Ask about overtime rates
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Ask about cancellation/postponement policy