We recommend that if possible, both bride
and groom will attend all interviews.
First things first! Always carry a note
pad and pen to write down important
information and questions that may arise
during your interview.
Whether the wedding takes place in your
geographical location or is a destination
wedding, some people may need
accommodations.
Are you planning to have your wedding
reception in a resort or hotel ball room?
Will any family or guests travel to your
wedding?
How many will any need a place to stay?
What are the date of arrival and the date of
departure?
Will you stay longer than your guests?
Who will make the arrangements for the
lodging accomodations for the bride and
groom?
Who will make the arrangements for the
lodging accomodations for the guests?
Who will pay?
Whether you interview with
representatives of bed and breakfast,
resort, hotel, inn or other lodging
facilities, the answers to these questions
are actually a preparation for your
interviews with them.
What to expect of
the representative of the lodging facility:
A business card of each person you may work
with within the facility.
A brochure that explains what is offered and
any exclusions, rules, regulations and
options.
References
A tour of the facility including guest
rooms, so you may check their amenities.
Will your guests be comfortable?
Questions for the
representative of the lodging facility:
How long have you been accommodating wedding
parties ?
How many wedding clients have you served?
Do you offer any guarantees?
What are your rates for the different
accommodations (rooms - suites) you offer?
Do you offer a bridal package?*
Do you offer discount for a block of rooms?
Do you offer a free room for every so many
rooms?**
Do you provide transportation from and to
the airport?
Are any meals included as part of the stay?
Do you provide roll away beds to accommodate
children?
Will you deliver small welcome gifts, we
provide, to our guests' rooms?
What additional expenses may be charged?
Do you provide an insured and bonded
babysitting service?
How much and by when will we need to put
down the deposit?
What is the latest time frame for making
changes?
Will you provide us with a written contract?
Does the contract include a 3 day
cancellation clause?
* If you plan your reception to take
place at a bed and breakfast, resort or
hotel, it is most likely that they will
accommodate your stay for the night before
and/or the night after the wedding. If you
ask, you'll find out that many hotels and
resorts provide bridal accommodations as
part of the package, though it may be
presented as their wedding gift to the newly
weds.
** Some resorts and hotels offer a free room
for every so many rooms.
(For every X number of rooms you get one
free.)
You made your choice! Now you need to
receive a written contract signed by the
person in charge, and dated. The
contract must include all of your
responsibilities and all of the
responsibilities, warranties and guarantees
offered by the facility. Caveat Emptor -
Buyer beware! Read each contract very
carefully, on, under and above the line. Be
sure that you understand it fully and agree
with all the terms. If you have questions,
concerns, or are uncertain, contact them for
clarification.
In most parts of the USA you have 3 days to
examine the contract and if you need to,
cancel.
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Nily Glaser, A-wedding Day and Gan
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