Regardless if you are celebrating your marriage at one of the many Coffs Coast premier wedding venues, or anywhere in Australia, it is really important you know what to ask your venue provider.  I have listed a few questions that you can keep handy when you are deciding the best venue to suit your special day.

 

  • What dates are available in the month you are considering?
  • What is the room hire fee and what is included in that price?
  • Is there a discount for booking an off season date or a Monday to Friday wedding?
  • How much is the deposit, when is it die and is it refundable?
  • Are the ceremony and reception locations mobility impaired accessible?
  • What’s the venues weather contingency plan for outdoor spaces?
  • What is the cancellation policy?
  • What time can your vendors, including me, start setting up on the day of the wedding or is it possible to setup the day before?
  • Where is the pre-reception area located?
  • Does the venue have any in house caterers?
  • Can the venue do a menu tasting prior to finalising your menu selection?
  • Is there free parking onsite?
  • Will the co-ordinator supervise on the day, right through to the conclusion of your wedding?
  • What overnight accommodation does the venue provide?  Do they offer a discount for your guests?
  • Does the venue supply you the bridal couple  with a complimentary room or upgrade on the evening of the wedding?
  • How many weddings are at the venue each day?
  • Is there a minimum spend?
  • What will the wedding co-ordinator take care of and organise for you?

 

For a complete list of industry leading wedding venues and friends who I have the pleasure of regularly working with simply visit my “Friends of Simon” page on my website www.marriedbysimon.com.au.

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  • Jordan and I truely didn’t realise how lucky we had scored until the beginning of our ceremony. Simon had ourselves and our guests in tears from laughter and love. He was personal, deep and truely understood how we wanted our ceremony to feel. Our day started at 28 degrees and finished at 45 degrees, however, no matter how hot it became Simon was professional and knew how to make ourselves and our guests feel at ease. Our guests raved about Simon throughout the night and still to this day, we receive compliments on his behalf. He helped to create an atmosphere that will stay with us forever and we cannot thank Simon enough for this. We highly recommend Simon to be a part of your special day.

    Erin & Jordan

  • We just wanted to say a huge thank you for making our wedding day the most memorable and perfect day ever! You did such a fantastic job, everyone commented on how professional you were and how relaxed you made us and the kids feel. Thank you again for being part of our fairytale!

    Melinda and Luke

  • Hi Simon, we are on our honeymoon and remembering our wedding day. We cannot thank you enough for all that you did in making our ceremony special to us and the best everyone else has witnessed. Particularly our parents who doubted our decision for a civil celebrant – they loved every part of it! You exceeded our expectation and made us feel like we have known you all our lives. You calmed me and guided us all to make it a beautiful ceremony. Again, it was a great pleasure to have met you and shared the day with you.

    Dee and Adrian

  • Simon is a delightful, friendly and very passionate celebrant. I value his warmth, care and enthusiasm for a professional and loving celebration – I am very happy to recommend his services. Wendy Haynes, Celebrant and Author, Coffs Harbour

    Wendy Haynes, Celebrant and Author

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    Simon was a pleasure to deal with. We felt our ceremony was unique and special. We just loved how Simon put in a story at the start of our story of how we met, fell in love and became engaged. Thank you so very much Simon, I will definitely recommend you to future family and friends. 11 out of 10 for a great ceremony.

    Sarah and Chris

  • We would like to thank you for the great job you did at our beach wedding. You were so professional and caring about everything and everyone. You had all the equipment set up on the beach and everyone was able to hear you clearly. You made our day so special and stress free. We have been to a lot of weddings and the celebrants don’t come anywhere near your presentation. At the end of the ceremony everyone was commenting on how personal the ceremony was and how modern you presented yourself at the ceremony. We highly recommend having Simon for your wedding. As a celebrant you would not find a more professional, caring, honest, young and touching one like him. Thanks Simon.

    Angela and Lucas