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Banquet
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The Perfect Place to Have Your
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Before
you go about looking for the perfect place to have your celebration --- consider the
following:
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Budget
- You can spend anywhere from $0 to $100,000 and more.
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Number
of guests you anticipate
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Accessibility
to families and guests
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Weather
Conditions (an important fact if youre to have your celebration outdoors)
You
may consider a traditional venue or something different:
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For
a list of Banquet Halls serving the Jewish community
- for weddings, bar mitzvahs, brit and baby naming ceremonies, and other life-cycle celebrations search the Jewish
Celebrations Directory Click
Here!
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In
spring and summer, botanical gardens blooming and colorful, may be perfect
for an outdoor affair.
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Synagogues
and Jewish Community Centers host catered affairs.
These organizations usually provide chuppah facilities, as well as the
services of an officiating rabbi.
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Consider
a municipal building, an historical residence, or a museum.
Beautiful historic buildings abound in the United Sates, many make
them available for your wedding / bar mitzvah.
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Your
home or home of a friend.
A tent in a spacious backyard may be a lovely, personal setting.
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Cruise
ships are another option, for those of you who enjoy watery panoramic views
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Things to Consider |
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Cost
of location is payment plan available?
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Are
packages available what they include, and what is the cost?
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Do
they have a CHUPA (wedding Canopy), or do you need to provide one?
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Is
there an indoor facility for the Chupa ceremony?
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Is
there an outdoor facility for the Chupa ceremony?
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Liability
Insurance (protecting you in case someone gets injured during the party)
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Duration
of affair - is
overtime available, and the charges for overtime?
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Will
there be a party right before or just after yours?
Make sure theres enough time for cleanup.
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Is
catering on premises kosher?
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Can
you choose to use an outside catering service?
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Are
tables, chairs, dishes available?
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Is
rearranging furniture allowed?
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Is
coatroom available for guests?
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Are
there sufficient restroom facilities?
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Is
parking available? And if it is what are is the cost,
and what are the rates of gratuities for valets? (it is customary to
pay for valet services up front, so guests will not have to tip)
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Are
there limitations on music (style and hours)?
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Level
of security and is there a need for additional guards?
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REVIEW
THE CANCELLATION POLICY
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