• Make an Appointment – The best way to tour venues is by making an appointment. That way, you will have the full attention of the sales manager or wedding coordinator as you walk through the venue, ask questions, and decide if its right for your big day. 

• Consider Budget and Availability – No matter how much you love a wedding venue, it won’t work for your wedding if they don’t have availability on the dates you want or aren’t in your budget. Before you fall in love, ask what dates they have free and what their price points are. There’s nothing worse than loving an event center and finding out they’re way too expensive or totally booked for the entire year! 

• Ask About Convenience – You want your guests to be able to easily get to and from your wedding venue, so ask questions like “What’s the walking/driving distance from the ceremony location to the hall?” “Is this venue near any local hotels and/or are there any you can recommend?” and “Is there onsite parking? If not, how easy is public transportation to this location?” 

• Ask About Logistics – How many people does the venue hold? How does that number compare to the number of guests you want to invite? You don’t want a venue that’s too small or too big. You also need to ask about the necessary staff to run an event of your size. 

• Ask About What’s Included – There are a lot of small details involved in a wedding, and those costs add up quick if they’re not built into the price of the venue. What’s included in the packages? For example, food, tables, chairs, waitstaff, and décor. Don’t forget to ask about fees for cake cutting, extra decorations, coordinators, and bar. 

• Cancellation Policy – If nothing else, COVID-19 taught us that we need to be prepared for everything, including possibly cancelling or postponing your big day. Ask the venue about their policies regarding cancellations or postponements, as you don’t want to be left holding the bill if something happens that’s out of your control.

The more questions you ask potential venues, the more prepared for your wedding you’ll be. Looking for an Alamo, TX event center for your wedding? Look no further than Memorial Event Center. Call or visit us today to learn more about our wedding services .