How much does it cost? What is the payment schedule?

How much is the deposit?

What is included in the package?

Is there a dance floor and is it included in the price?

How many hours will we have the location for? Is overtime available and if so how much?

Will there be another party before, during or after ours? How much time long time will we have to set up and decorate?

Can we decorate and move things around or do they have to stay where they are?

Are all the tables, chair, plates, glasses, etc. included or do we have to rent them separately?

Do you do the catering? Can we bring in an outsider caterer?

Is it free or is there valet service?

Is there a bar and do you have a liquor license?

Can I provide my own alchol?

Is there a bridal suite or private room for me to use?

Is there a dress code?

Do you have any restrictions about music or a time when we must stop playing it? Any noise ordinances?

Are there restrictions or guidelines about the types of decorations we can use?

Will there be someone from the location here on my wedding day to supervise? Can I meet them?

What kind of security do you have? Do I need to hire someone?

What is your cancellation policy?

Do you have a backup outdoor ceremony location in case it rains?

Will you help coordinate my events, especially the ceremony line up, bridal party introductions and cake cutting?

Are we responsible for any clean up?

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Do you charge a flat fee, percentage of total wedding expenses, or hourly? What is the payment schedule?

Do you charge extra for travel or expenses?

What is your cancellation policy?

How many full-service weddings do you coordinate per year?

How many day of only weddings do you coordinate?

What type of training have you had?

Are you a member of any wedding or event associations? (ABC, June Wedding, ACPWC, INC, AFWPI, ISES)

Do you employ other people to help plan your events? Is there a charge for additional staff?

Do you personally attend every wedding?

What happens if you get sick?

Do you charge for an initial consultation? If so, will that fee be applied to the cost of coordination if we hire you?

Do you accept commissions or professional discounts from any of the vendors you refer?

Who signs the contracts? Do we pay each individual vendor or do we pay you and then you take care of individual payments?

Will you be present at all vendor meetings?

What is included with your package/s?

Will you help with setup and tear down?

Will you be at the rehearsal?

Will you set up the tables and personal items for us?

Will you create a detailed itinerary of my planning process and a timeline for my wedding day?

Is there anything you won't help us with?

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What is the fee? Is there a deposit?

Are ceremony musicians included?

Is an officiant included?

Do you allow outside officiants?

Do you have an alternate location in case of bad weather?

Are there any restrictions on what we can do with decorations, setup, music, candles?

Are there photography/videography restrictions?

Are there any clean up requirements?

Is parking available?

Can we write our own vows? Do our vows need to be approved?

Is seating provided?

Is an arch provided for us?

What time can our vendors arrive for setup?

Can we have our rehearsal here, too?

What other events will be here that day?

Will a coordinator or contact be present to take care of details on my wedding day?

How many guests can you accommodate?

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Does the price include full service?

Are there extra charges? (Security deposit, sales tax, gratuities, bar fees?)

Will you provide the tables, chairs, plates, linens, etc. or do we have to rent them ourselves?

Are setup and cleanup included?

Do you provide a wedding cake?

Do you provide waitstaff? How many people per waiter?

Will you set up my place cards, centerpieces and personal items?

Who will coordinate the event on my wedding day especially line up for ceremony, introductions and cake cutting?

Do you have a license? (Make sure they have met local health department standards and have liability insurance.)

Will you provide alcohol or can I handle the bar separately?

If we provide our own alcohol, is there a corking fee?

Do you have a type of food you specialize in?

Are you willing to make a family recipe or something special we request?

Will you provide food for our wedding vendors? What is the cost?

Do you have a license? (Make sure they have met local health department standards and have liability insurance.)

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What is the cost of each package? How many photos come with each? Can I customize them to my needs?

Are there any extra fees? (Taxes, gratuities, travel.)

Is there an overtime fee?

Who will photograph my wedding?

What happens if you get sick?

What style do you specialize in?

Who is your ideal client?

Do you use an assistant? Do you charge extra for this?

Do you accept a list of Must Take photos?

What attire will you and your assistants wear?

When will my proofs be ready?

Do I get the negatives or digital images on DVD? If not, what is the charge?

Do I have reproduction rights?

Are you a member of any associations?

Can guests take photos while you are shooting?

Will you use special lighting and will it be intrusive?

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What are your packages and what is included?

Are there any extra fees? (Taxes, gratuities, travel.)

How many copies are included in the fee? What is the cost for additional copies?

Will I get a copy of the raw footage?

Who will be videotaping my wedding?

What is your style?

What happens if you get sick?

How many cameras do you use? Is there an extra fee?

What type of lighting do you use? (If you are concerned about a giant spot light on you and your guests, ask.)

What kind of microphones do you use?

Do you do your own editing?

How long until my video is ready?

Are you familiar with my location?

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Do you have a demo I can hear? References for me to check?

What is your specialty?

Are you familiar with our location and its' acoustic requirements? If not, will you visit beforehand?

Can you learn songs that are important to me? How many? How much time do you need?

Can I give you a Do No Play list?

Will you take requests from my guests?

How many musicians and vocalists are in the band?

What happens if the musicians and vocalists I book get sick?

Do I need to rent any instruments?

Will you act as master of ceremonies?

How early will you set up?

Do you have another gig before/after mine? Will you stay for overtime?

How many breaks do you take? Do you provide pre-recorded music during this time?

What will you wear?

Do we provide a meal for you?

What will you do if our guests aren't dancing?

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Do you have a demo I can view? References?

Who will DJ our wedding?

What happens if you get sick?

What does your equipment look like? How big are your speakers?

Do you use lighting?

Will you act as our master of ceremonies?

Do you take breaks? Is there music played during this time?

Can we give you a Must Play list?

Can you take requests from our guests?

What will you wear?

Do we provide a meal for you?

What will you do if our guests aren't dancing?

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What style do you specialize in?

Can I see a portfolio of your work?

Are you familiar with my location?

Will you make a sample bouquet and centerpiece for me to approve?

When will the flowers be delivered? Is there a delivery fee?

Will you move my flowers from the ceremony to the reception location?

Is a tossing bouquet included?

How many weddings will you be doing on my weekend?

When do you need the final count for centerpieces?

Will you preserve my bouquet or tell me how to do it?

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Who will officiate our ceremony?

Will you marry us if we are of different faiths?

Will you marry us if we are not members of your denomination?

What happens if you get sick?

Are you open to personalized vows, readings, poems or music? Any restrictions?

Do you give a sermon/speech? May we read it?

Will you be at the rehearsal?

Will you write a ceremony specifically for us? Is there an additional charge?

How often will we meet?

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What is the total cost? Does it include alterations? What is the deposit?

When will the dress be delivered?

When can I schedule my fittings? How many will I need?

Are there any additional fees? (Alterations, ironing, etc.)

Who is your seamstress/tailor?

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Are your cakes priced by the slice? If so, how much?

Is there an extra fee for fillings?

Do you meet local health department requirements?

Will you deliver the cake and set it up?

Can we attend a tasting to sample your cakes?

If I want flowers on my cake, will you coordinate with my florist or do I have to drop them off?

Do you provide cake toppers, tiers, fountains, a cake knife? Does it cost extra?

Do you customize designs or do I pick from your selection?

How many cakes do you make each week?

Who will make my cake?

Will you preserve my top tier or bake me a top tier for my anniversary?

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Can I hear a sample of your music or hear you live? References?

What are the names of the musicians who will be at my ceremony?

What if someone gets sick?

Will you attend the rehearsal?

When will you be set up?

When will you start playing? Will you flex if the ceremony is delayed slightly?

What are your overtime fees?

What is your specialty?

Will you learn songs for me and is there an additional fee?

What will you wear?

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Do you have a portfolio of your work I can view? References?

Who will do my styling?

Do you require an assistant and is there an extra fee?

What if you get sick?

Do you bring your own equipment and products or do I need to supply them?

What product lines do you use? Will you use my preferred brand?

Do you charge by the hour or by the head?

How many weddings do you do per day?

How long will you need per person?

Can I have a trial? Is there an additional fee?

Will you travel to me? Is there an additional fee?

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References I can contact?

What is the minimum number of hours required?

What is the overtime fee if we decide to extend your services?

What time will you arrive?

Do you own your own vehicles?

Will I get the specific one I choose?

How old are the vehicles?

Do your vehicles have GPS?

What happens if it breaks down?

Who wil be my chauffeur?

Is the chauffeur acquainted with the area?

How are your chauffeurs attired?

What beverages are included in the vehicle?

Can we eat and drink in the vehicle?

Is the gratuity included in the price?

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How many rooms can I block at a time?

What happens if we fill up some but not all of our block? How will we be charged?

Will you contact me when my block fills up?

Can we arrange a block of rooms in the same area of the hotel?

Will you provide directions for me to send to my guests?

Do you include breakfast for our guests?

Do you have a honeymoon suite?

Is complimentary transportation included to and from my wedding?

When do my guests need to confirm their reservations?

Are there any local events that weekend that might book up your rooms early?

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