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challenges to get there (say, located
near a football stadium that has a home
game on your wedding day) you should
consider providing transportation for your
guests from the ceremony site, and back
to their cars after the reception.
Size and layout. Will everything happen
in one big room, or in separate rooms for
the cocktail hour, dinner, dancing? Will it
comfortably hold the number of tables
you'll need, and will everyone dine in
the same room? Is there room for a band
or DJ, and for cocktail hour musicians, if
you're having them?
Privacy. If your venue does multiple
events, find out if there are other bookings
on the same day or time as yours. If so,
ensure that there will be adequate privacy
and separation for your celebration. There
should also be ample time in between
events to allow your caterer or other
service people to set up or break down
your party.
Parking. Make sure there is convenient,
well-lighted, ample parking for your
guests, and if not, find out if valet service
is available.
Technical details. Whether you intend
to have a DJ or a band, inquire about
possible restrictions regarding the type,
volume or duration of music. Be sure
to confirm that there is an adequate
power supply for speakers, mixers and
amplifiers, or good acoustics for string
and wind instruments. Some sites have
built-in public-address systems which
can be used for introductions and
toasts. If your site of choice doesn't offer
this equipment, make sure your DJ or
musicians can provide it.
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· WINTER/SPRING 2014 · PREMIER BRIDE