Questions for Caterer

Finalize menu

Staging

• Guest entrance
• Hideout as guests arrive
• Ceremony
• Cocktail hour
• Reception tables
• Dancing
• Food
• Cake
• Bar
• Guest Book

PA System

• What
• Where (ceremony, cocktail, reception)
• How
• Who

What types of decorations?

1. Altar area/altar table
2. Chairs (ceremony)
3. Cocktail area (patio?)
4. Chairs (reception)
5. Bridal table
6. Reception tables
7. Cake table
8. Guest book table

Candle policy (what do you mean by covered)

When and how we will get in / out (we want to get in at 3:00; try to be totally out by 11:00)

Linen company recommendations

How they will or will not liaison with vendors, with Hilary: what is your role?

Parking

1. Guests
2. Vendors

Look at bathrooms

Sweep entrance, balcony, etc? Any construction?

Common lighting or decoration ideas

Air conditioning

Finalize bar arrangements: limited bar (budgeted and limited selection)

1. One type of beer, one red, one white, and champagne cocktail
2. Focus on champagne cocktail during cocktail hour
3. Focus on beer and wine during dinner
4. Can I contact you later with particular brands? By when?
5. What is your markup policy?
6. Take home?