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There really is no set time guideline on how early
you should book your hall. However, the earlier you start shopping the
better selection you will have. Saturday dates from April 15th to October
31st are most popular and are the first to get booked. We suggest at
least 10-12 months before.
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I have been told that I should book the hall before I confirm my ceremony,
what would you advise me? |
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Definitely not. Always book the ceremony site before
you book the hall. Halls are more flexible with their dates and times.
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are the factors that affect my rate per person? |
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The
factors that affect your rate per person are the Date of your event,
Number of Guests minimum guaranteed, and Menu.
Date: Saturdays dates are most expensive,
while dates in the off season (November to March) are least expensive
overall.
Number of Guests: The higher your
minimum number of guests the lower the rate per person for the same
menu. Halls all have fixed overhead expenses, and if these costs are
being divided by a higher number of guests, then a lower rate per person
will be offered. This is the reason why so many halls have a minimum
requirement. If your number of guests is very low in comparison to the
room capacity, then the rate per person will be very high.
Menu: Selecting Buffet over Sit
Down Service will lower your rate, in addition to the selected items
on your menu. Ordering many courses or entrees that are more costly
to purchase at the time of your event (For example New York Steak is
most expensive during Summer) will increase your rate per person.
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Does
La Vedette have a set minimum requirement?
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Yes, La Vedette has a required 200 minimum
guarantee for the Classic & Royal Room for Saturday dates
from April 15th to October 31st. For all other dates, the
Classic and Royal Rooms have a 125 minimum guarantee requirement.
The Terrace Room has a required guaranteed minimum of 50 people,
and a 25 minimum requirement for dates Monday to Thursday.
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| What
are the maximum capacities of your rooms? |
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The
Classic Room has a maximum capacity of 350 people, 400 Theatre Style.
The Royal Room has a maximum capacity of 350 people, 400 Theatre Style.
The Terrace Room has a maximum Capacity of 80 people, 100 Theatre Style.
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do I determine what my minimum number of guests is? |
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Write a master list of all your invited guests, including
bridal party and immediate families. On average 10-12% of invited guest
do not attend. For example if you are inviting 250 people then divide
250 by 1.12. Your minimum should be 225 people.
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guest list is quite large, how can I ensure that a majority of tastes
and preferences are met? |
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There are different options. At La Vedette
we offer combination platters either French Served or served
on the table for your guests to choose from. Buffet Service,
for example Antipasto Bars and Sweet Tables also provide your
guests with a variety of choices. We also offer special meals
for vegetarians, persons with allergies and persons with particular
religious beliefs.
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the day of my wedding I am going to be occupied all day long and can
not supervise any of the deliveries which I have arranged to the hall
like my Wedding Cake, Flowers, and Disc Jockey. Does La Vedette offer
any services that could assist me and give me peace of mind on my special
day? |
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Yes, La Vedette offers a complimentary Event
Planner. Our Banquet Manager will help you organize your event
with our multi paged Event Planner which includes seating
layout, deliveries, itinerary and special requests. On the
day of your event our Banquet Manager will be present to supervise
your afternoon deliveries and set up, and be present throughout
your special reception to ensure all the details are taken
care of for you.
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What complimentary services does La Vedette offer? |
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La
Vedette offers the following complimentary services:
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Free Parking and Parking Attendants
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Free
use of our Bridal Suite and Security Safe
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Free
Event Planner
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Free
Maps for your Invitation
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Free
Service of Wedding Cake
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Free
Ceiling Draping
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Free
Head Table Back Drop
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| What
extra costs should I worry about? |
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Some
of the extra costs that banquet halls have been known to charge
are as follows: Serving the Wedding Cake, Event Planning services,
setting up items on your Reception Line table like Bonbonnieri,
Place Cards etc., directional maps for your invitation. La
Vedette does not charge extra for any of the above services.
If there is a particular service that is important to you,
please ask.
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you allow outside caterers on your premises? |
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La Vedette does not permit outside caterers
into its premises. We take pride in serving our clients with
fine cuisine, and allowing clients to provide their own outside
caterers would diminish our high quality standard. La Vedette
does have special arrangements with specific caterers, for
example, The Host Restaurant for Indian Cuisine, Grand Lake
Cuisine for Chinese food, and Saffron Restaurant for Persian
dishes, in addition to La Vedette's own extensive menu of
Italian, Portuguese, Greek, and West Indian Cuisines.
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I bring in some homemade cookies? |
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La Vedette does allow clients to bring in their own home baked cookies,
provided there is no cream, and they are not purchased from a local
bakery. A Food Waiver will have to be signed.
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you hold the date and room, so no one else books the room, while I am
still trying to make up my mind? |
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Unfortunately, La Vedette receives daily inquires,
and can not hold your date and room. Please ask us to monitor your date,
and we will gladly inform you of the room status with complimentary
updates. The only way to guarantee that the date and room are booked
for you is to sign our Function Agreement confirming the booking and
provide the required deposit of 15% of the Grand Total or $500, which
ever is more.
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| Do
you offer special discounts for Children? |
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La
Vedette offers two options, provided the minimum guaranteed
number of adult meals has been ordered.
Option 1: Provide the
same adult meal for the children, and should an open bar be
included, a $10.00 discount per child will be applied.
Option 2: Provide a Children's
Menu consisting of Salad, Chicken Fingers and Fries, Dessert
and soft drinks at rate of $35.00 per child plus taxes. To
add a Sweet Table to the Children's Menu add $5.00 per.
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Do you allow for sample meals? |
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Yes. For a maximum two people, La Vedette
will provide some courses from the quoted menu for sampling
provided a deposit has been received. This deposit will be
refunded should the person decide on booking La Vedette for
its event.
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