A hotel wedding package appears straightforward but the price quoted for a Hotel Wedding Package will rarely reveal all the details. So we have set out the key questions to ask any potential wedding venue.

Is the Civil Ceremony Licence Included

Many hotels do not hold a civil ceremony licence. Therefore, in addition to the cost of the room, there may be an additional charge for the use of a licensed room for your ceremony. This can be a surprise cost for many couples. Check the legal requirements for getting married in England and ask your hotel wedding coordinator if the license and room hire is included in the package or if it is charged as an additional item.

What Triggers the Minimum Spend

Is the minimum number of guests for your Hotel wedding package based on the total spend of your guests, or is there a minimum number of people that you have to book? Will the price of the package decrease if the number of your guests decreases at a later date?

Are Corkage and Cake-Cutting Fees Extra

Do they charge corkage and cake cutting fees? These seem like small charges but can add up to a lot of extra costs for the couple. Find out how much they charge per bottle and how much they charge for cake cutting.

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What the Deposit and Payment Schedule Looks Like

Get the full payment schedule laid out for you before you book. What percentage is due on booking? When is the balance due? Are there any conditions for cancellation?

Is Exclusive Use Part of the Package

Is the venue being offered exclusively for your event or will there be other guests in the grounds/public areas?

Using these questions as a guide to what to ask your hotel will help you to compare venues and avoid surprises in the small print. We’ve highlighted some hotel wedding packages for Tewkesbury weddings here.