这里有10个有用的问题来开始你第一次和婚礼策划公司的谈判。
What can you prepare within our budget?
在我们的预算内你能准备哪些?
One of the largest line items in your wedding budget will undoubtedly be your food and drink. Before you get started with the finer details let the caterer know your budget, so they can give you an idea of what they can prepare for you within that amount.
在你的婚礼预算中最大的一个支出项目，无疑是食物和酒水。当你开始筹备其他细节之前让婚礼策划人知道你的预算，这样他们可以根据你的预算给你一个方案。
你你是否是一个我们认可的专业烹饪团队 ?
Maybe you had thought you would serve a traditional chicken dinner, but you start talking to your wedding caterer and she informs you that she specializes in dim sum and it will work out to a similar cost. Each caterer usually has a specialty, so inquire about what they love to cook.
也许你希望你将享用的是一个传统的鸡鸭鱼肉大餐，但是当你和你的婚礼策划沟通，她告诉你她们擅长糕点，它会增加成本。每个宴会承办商通常有一个特长，所以询问他们擅长的厨艺。
What do you require from the venue?
你对场地的要求是什么?
Of course, its ideal if your caterer has worked an event at your venue before, but that cant always happen. Get a thorough list of what the catering company would need from the venue, such as appliances, dishes, or parking spaces.
当然了，理想状态是你的婚礼策划提前在现场策划，但不一定能确保实现。所以得到一个明确的清单，关于承包婚宴的餐饮公司需要现场提供什么帮助，如电器，蔬菜或停车位等。
What are you licensed for?
你给予婚礼策划在婚礼上什么授权?
Paperwork is the least fun part of wedding planning, but it has to get done. Talk to your wedding caterer about what they are licensed for (liquor, etc.) and what you need to provide.
文书合同是婚礼计划中最无趣的一部分，但它必须完成。谈谈你在婚礼上给婚庆策划的授权(酒类，等等)，你需要提供什么证明。
将会准备What type of contingency plans will be in place?
什么类型的应急计划?
最好提前做好Back-up plans are always a good thing for things like illness, traffic delays, and staffing issues. Ask them about what they have in place in case one of these unfortunate (albeit rare) incidents occur.
备份计划，比如发生疾病，交通延误，人员等问题。询问婚庆策划发生这些不幸的事件(尽管是罕见的)的话，该怎么应急处理。
Do you prepare special diet meals?
你准备特别的饮食吗?
If you have guests with dietary restrictions, make sure to inquire about what they can make for those friends and family. If they dont prepare special meals, you can always get those dishes elsewher, but its good to be aware before you make your decision.
如果你有饮食限制的客人，一定要询问他们能为那些朋友和家人做什么。如果他们不准备特别的食物，你也可以通过其他方式得到这些美味的菜肴，在你做婚礼筹划之前希望能很好的意识到这个问题。
What do you do for staff/vendor meals?
你做什么工作人员餐?
适当的为你的婚礼策划和摄影师提供食物，它不必像是提供给客人那样的昂贵丰盛的一盘晚餐。许多婚礼供应商都提供一个更实惠美味的员工餐。
Is it possible that you will book more than one wedding on my wedding date?
你在我的婚礼日期策划一个以上的婚礼吗?
虽然对于很多新人来说这个不是一个阻碍因素，但是它有助于让你了解到你的婚礼策划是否在你婚礼当天将要去另一个婚礼，或者会在特别的时间突然离开。
如果我选择其他厂商的酒水糕点，Do you have additional service fees (cake cutting, corkage, etc.), if I opt to go to different vendors for my alcohol and cake?
你需要收取额外的服务费用(切蛋糕，开瓶费，等等)吗?
Laws vary from state to state about who can serve alcohol and wher it is purchased. Make sure you are clear with your caterer and/or alcohol vendor about your states requirements. Also ask about various service fees so unexpected items arent tacked to the bill later.
各个地方关于可以购买什么酒水和去哪里购买是不同要求的。确保你的婚宴供应商符合你的要求。而且询问各种服务费用以防止意想不到的费用。
Can you please breakdown your costs for me? For example, is gratuity for servers included?
你能为我分析你的费用吗?例如，是服务器包括小费吗?
Again, all these tiny items add up. For many companies, bartending staff normally puts out a tip jar. If you would prefer to cover that cost yourself, then negotiate that ahead of time. Ask for a detailed list of all anticipated costs.
再次，所有这些微小的项目加起来。对于许多公司来说，调酒师通常需要小费。如果你不愿意多支付自己的费用，那么就提前谈判吧。要求所有预期成本的详细清单。
