FIRST THINGS FIRST… MAKE SURE THE PERSON/COMPANY YOU ARE HIRING, IS REALLY A COMPANY!

*Below are just a few helpful questions you may want to ask your vendors prior to booking them.*

Venue

What are your expectations of us for clean up?
Do you have a clean-up service we can purchase?
Do you handle any table/chair set up/breakdown?
When is the deadline to decide if the ceremony is inside or outside if rain is in the forecast?
Can we purchase an extra hours if needed?
Do you offer any A La Carte services?
Is there any information you expect or require us to communicate to our other vendor teams?
Do you allow liquor, or at minimum, specialty cocktails?
Are you on-site during the day if issues arise?
Do your prices include tax?
Do your prices include gratuity?

Caterer

Do you provide to-go containers/do we keep the leftovers?
Can we reduce our guest count after booking with you?
Can you provide proof of catering license?
Do you offer any A La Carte services?
Can you provide proof of insurance?
When does my final guest count have to be in by?
Do you manage garbage clean up?
Can we use you to manage our dinnerware rentals? Or is dinnerware disposable?
As far as dessert, can we hire you to cut, plate, and serve the cake?
How do you manage small children in our guest count? Do they account for 1 person, or 1/2?
Do you bring a menu to display?
Do your prices include tax?
Do you have a backup if you are sick on event day?
Do your prices include gratuity?
Do you have any service or labor fees?
What do you wear?
Are there travel fees associated with our booking?
Do you consume alcohol during your hired hours?
What is required for a deposit?
Do you require a provided meal for your staff?
What type of payment can you take – cash, check, credit card?
What is your cancellation policy?
Once you think you have decided on your caterer/meal.
- Ask what the total, out the door cost for blank guests would be. This way you will see added fees+

DJ/Music

Are weddings your main events or do you play at other events or clubs? (Try and go see them if possible)
How much time do you require to setup and take down?- Our venue requires all vendors offsite by midnight
Do you have back up plan if equipment doesn’t work when your reception starts?
Do you have a backup if you are sick on event day?
Do you offer other services such as video screens for a slideshow and lighting?
Have you worked at our venue in the past?
How extensive is your music collection?
Can we provide your own playlist and a “do not” playlist?
Can they accommodate special song requests from guests?
How do they get your guests dancing and excited?
Do you take breaks? If so, what happens during this time?
Do you act as an emcee announcing the wedding party, bouquet toss, first dance and other announcements?
What do you wear?
Do you offer pricing packages?
Is breakdown and set up included in the cost?
Do you consume alcohol during your hired hours?
What is the total cost, after everything, and what is required for a deposit?
What type of payment do you take – cash, check, venmo, credit card?
What is your cancellation policy?
Do you require a provided meal?
Can you provide proof of insurance coverage?
When do you need your final payment?

Full Event Planner

What tasks are you not responsible for?
Do you have a team we can hire out to assist with set up and clean up?
Do you have a vendor recommendation list?
Do you have a backup if you are sick on event day?
Do you have experience at our venue?
Will you have an assistant on the wedding day?
Are you available via phone, email, and/or texting?
What sets you apart from others in your role?
Based on what we've told you, which service do you feel best fits what we're needing?
Do you offer any A La Carte services?
What do you wear?
Where are you based out of, and do you ever require lodging?
Do you consume alcohol during your hired hours?
What is the total cost and what is required for a deposit?
What type of payment can you take – cash, check, credit card?
What is your cancellation policy?
Do you require a provided meal?
Do your prices include tax?
Do your prices include gratuity?
Are there travel fees associated with our booking?
Can you provide proof of insurance?

Photographer

Videographer

How long will my video be?
Will you be bringing a second shooter?
Can you provide proof of insurance?
Based on what we've told you, which package best fits what we're looking for?
Do you have experience at our venue?
Do you have a backup if you are sick on event day?
What is your realistic turnaround time during wedding season?
What input do you want from us, and what do you want a final say on?
Will you be the one filming on our wedding day?
Do you consume alcohol during your hired hours?
What do you wear?
Do you offer any A La Carte services?
What is the total cost and what is required for a deposit?
What type of payment can you take – cash, check, venmo, credit card?
What is your cancellation policy?
Do you require a provided meal?
We have a favorite song in mind, are you open to using it in our video?
Is our video to music or will you provide mics and have real live voices and moments?
Do you use a drone/have the appropriate FAA license to fly a drone?
Do your prices include tax?
Do your prices include gratuity?
May I see samples of a FULL wedding video?
What is the estimated turn around time to receive my video?

Oehme Oasis Wedding & Events

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