BEFORE BUYING A BRIDAL DRESS

How long have you been in business?
Do you carry all brand name merchandise?
Will you guarantee all aspects of my purchase?
Do you offer any discounts or promotions?
How much time between measuring and first fitting?
Are alterations done in-house? If not where?
Do you have all sizes of try-on dresses?
How much of a deposit do you require?
What is your cancellation policy?
Are you a member of Brides Check?
(if yes) May I view your Brides Check rating report?

VIDEOGRAPHER

How long have you been in business?
Do you have liability insurance?
What type of equipment do you use?
Do you bring back-up equipment?
What do your packages include?
Are special effects available in editing?
Do you have a sample video?
How many videographers are available?
How many copies do you provide?
What is your cancellation policy?
Are you a member of Brides Check?
(if yes) May I view your Brides Check rating report?

ENTERTAINMENT / DJ

How long have you been in business?
Do you have liability insurance?
What type of equipment do you use?
Do you bring back-up equipment?
May I preview a DJ in advance?
Do you take requests?
May I see a selection of your music?
Do you offer a microphone for toasts?
What are your hourly overtime rates?
What is your cancellation policy?
Are you a member of Brides Check?
(if yes) May I view your Brides Check rating report?

BANQUET HALL / CATERER

How long have you been in business?
What party size can the site accommodate?
What are the hours of availability?
What is the standard server-to-guest ratio?
May we taste-test the meal options?
Are all linen and dinnerware included in the packages?
Are there any other hidden fees?
Do you have an in-house microphone for toasts?
What time of reservation deposit is required?
What is your cancellation policy?
Are you a member of Brides Check?
(if yes) May I view your Brides Check rating report