A venue tour is the best chance you have to see past the brochure. Bring a notebook and ask these questions before you fall in love with the view.
The practical questions
What is the maximum seated capacity? Is there a wet-weather plan, and can we see it? What time must music stop, and what time must guests leave?
The questions that cost money
Which vendors are required or excluded? Is there a corkage or cake-cutting fee? What does the hire include — tables, chairs, linen, staff?
The question most couples forget
What else is happening on our day? A second wedding next door changes everything.