Texoma Bride Guide | Issue 008 | Winter/Spring 2021
The Texoma Bride Guide is a wedding planning magazine and local vendor directory dedicated to bringing couples and the top wedding professionals in the Sherman/Denison/Durant area together.
The Texoma Bride Guide is a wedding planning magazine and local vendor directory dedicated to bringing couples and the top wedding professionals in the Sherman/Denison/Durant area together.
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THE VENUE
THE VENUE
• Is our date available?
• Are there others looking to rent your
venue on our date?
• What is the facility rental fee, and what is
included in that fee?
• What is the length of the facility rental?
Are there overtime fees if the wedding
reception lasts longer?
• For outdoor weddings, what is the
alternative plan if it rains?
• When can we get into the facility to
begin decorating for the wedding?
QUESTIONS TO ASK
• Is there, or can you set-up, a coat room?
• Are candles or open flames allowed?
• Does the site have any noise or music
restrictions?
• Are there any decorating restrictions?
• Will there be another event on the site
during, before or after ours? If so, how
will this impact our event?
• What on-site staff do you provide for the
day of the wedding?
• What type of clean-up is required?
PREPARING FOR THE UNKNOWN
The day has finally arrived. It’s your wedding day! You’ve been planning this event down to
the very last detail for over a year and nothing could go wrong. Except when it does. Best
case scenario, it rains on your big day and you must rent an expensive tent for your outdoor
ceremony and reception at the last minute. Worst case scenario, someone drinks too much at
your reception, drives under the influence, gets in a crash, and ends up suing you.
Wedding insurance exists to protect your investment in your big day from circumstances
beyond your control. We also recommend that you check with each of your vendors to see if
they have their own insurance so you don’t pay for overlapping coverage.
There are two different types of wedding insurance available, which provide different types of
protection for you, your venue, and your wedding. Be sure you understand the differences:
Wedding Liability Insurance: Some venues require couples to purchase this for protection in
the event of injuries, property damage or alcohol-related accidents.
• What is the required deposit and when
is it due?
• When is the balance on the facility fee
due?
• What is the cancellation policy?
• Is there a fee for security personnel?
• Will there be enough parking for my
guests?
• Do you offer valet services?
Cancellation/Postponement Insurance: In case of unpredictable illness, inclement weather, no
show vendors, damage to gifts or to the bride’s dress, etc.
Please note that the above statement is for informational purposes only. All statements are
subject to the provisions, exclusions, and conditions of the applicable policy. For an actual
description of all coverages, terms, and conditions, please speak with an insurance agent.
CEREMONY VENUE
• Are there changing rooms for the bridal
party?
• Are there picturesque locations for
photos, both inside and out?
• Do you have an in-house pianist or
organist that we could use?
• Is there a podium and/or a microphone?
Is there a sound system?
• Will you allow photographs and videos
during the ceremony?
RECEPTION VENUE
• Is there an in-house caterer or a list of
preferred caterers? If so, are they
exclusive caterers, or can we bring in our
own?
• Are there on-site kitchen facilities? What
do they include?
• Do you allow alcohol to be served? If so,
what are your policies?
Learn more about our favorite Texoma
venues at tbgvendors.com/venues
Before signing a contract with your wedding venue, ask if there are any special
permits you need or ordinances to note regarding noise, alcohol or time
restrictions. Also consider special permits you may need for a reception held on
private property. A backyard reception in may require parking permits from the
city beforehand so guests don’t need to worry about their vehicles.
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