Final | TOUR 190 - Wedding Planning/Management, Quizzes of Hospitality and Tourism

Download Final | TOUR 190 - Wedding Planning/Management and more Quizzes Hospitality and Tourism in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 What is the general length of engagements? DEFINITION 1 -It varies -It is usually 18 months, but is now generally 14 1/2 months. -There is no "perfect timeline for an engagement. TERM 2 What are the 7 phases of research when planning a wedding? DEFINITION 2 -Estimate the number of guests to be invited. -Asses potential location for ceremony and reception. -Identify wedding date options. -Identify potential vendors. - Determine budget. -Conduct feasibility analysis. -Generally started 12-24 months before the wedding or as soon as possible. TERM 3 Feasibility analysis is...? DEFINITION 3 - Figuring out the "must haves" versus the "if budget permits" TERM 4 What really affects the date of your wedding? DEFINITION 4 - The location, especially if you are choosing a popular venue. TERM 5 You need to pick out your vendors based on what? DEFINITION 5 - your timeline not importance. - You should book your venue before the hair stylist, even if to you the hair stylist is more important, the venue takes time to figure out all the details. TERM 6 What are the 7 issues relating to the design aspect of planning a wedding? DEFINITION 6 - Develop theme and vision. - Conduct site inspections. - Select date and book venues. - Contact a visit potential vendors. - Determine wedding party members. - Finalize list of guest to be invited. - Consider desired styles of formalwear for couple and attendants. - 10-18 months prior to wedding TERM 7 How many vendors should you have picked out during the design part of planning a wedding? DEFINITION 7 - 2-4 vendors per category. - rated low, medium, high. - allows for budget targeting. TERM 8 What are the 10 issues in the coordination stage of planning a wedding? DEFINITION 8 - Select and book vendors, sign contracts as needed, and make down payments. - Select formalwear for couple and attendants. - Select and book honeymoon destination. - Mail save-the-date cards. - Develop draft of the production schedule. - Prepare gift registry. - Develop draft layout of ceremony and reception sites. - Reserve block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests and wedding location. - Take engagement photos. - Mail invitations. - Everything before developing a draft schedule is 6-12 months before w TERM 9 What are some venue locations? DEFINITION 9 - Outlands Plantation (Leesburg) - Capacity: 250 - Space rental: $4,500 - $6,000 - National Museum of Women in the Arts (DC) - Capacity: 500 - Space Rental: $6,000 - $12,000 - Mount Vernon Inn (Mount Vernon) - Capacity: 220 - Space rentals: $3,000 -$18,000 - Foxchase Manor (Manassas) - Capacity: 1,500 - Space rental: $6,000 - $11,000 TERM 10 What are the 6 legality issues when planning a wedding? DEFINITION 10 - Review contract legalities for final payment and accountability. - If marrying out of resident country, determine documentation required (can take a year or longer). - Obtain passports, if needed. - Complete blood tests, if required. - Apply for and obtain marriage license. - Obtain name change forms, if changing last name. - 1-3 months prior may be longer of out of country TERM 21 What was the average wedding cost in the third quarter of 2009? DEFINITION 21 $22,121 (up 34%) TERM 22 What are the budget categories? DEFINITION 22 - Reception and Rentals (40%) - Photography (10%) - Wedding consultant (10%) - Wedding attire (8%) - Floral Decor (7%) - Music and other entertainment (7%) - Wedding rings (excluding engagement rings) (4%) - Stationery (3%) - Gifts (3%) - Transportation and lodging (3%) - Wedding cake and other pastries (2%) - Ceremony and legal issues (2%) - Wedding day preparation (1%) TERM 23 Tipping... DEFINITION 23 - Important because most clients don't think about it. - Make sure tips and takes are included in proposals. TERM 24 How much should you tip the Maitre d' or banquet manager? DEFINITION 24 $200-300 TERM 25 How much should you tip the chefs? DEFINITION 25 $50 each TERM 26 How much should you tip the parking valets? DEFINITION 26 $.50-1 per car TERM 27 How much should you tip the powder room attendant? DEFINITION 27 $1 per guest TERM 28 How much should you tip the limo? DEFINITION 28 15-20% of the bill TERM 29 How much should you tip the hair and make- up stylist? DEFINITION 29 15-20% of the bill TERM 30 How much should you tip delivery truck drivers? DEFINITION 30 $10 per person TERM 31 How much should you tip the DJ or musician? DEFINITION 31 $20-25 each TERM 32 How much should you tip the officiant? DEFINITION 32 $100 or more donation TERM 33 How much should you tip the consultant? DEFINITION 33 $100 or more based on budget TERM 34 What about the caterers proposal? DEFINITION 34 - should be the wow factor - the couple should think they are your only client - You need to be different, new, and fun - What makes you stand out - be creative TERM 35 What about the caterer and dietary restrictions? DEFINITION 35 - help people with dietary needs without singling them out - Kosher -> jewish - Glatt kosher -> strict TERM 46 Readings DEFINITION 46 - Selections - Common religious readings and non-religious readings - Who, When, how - select carefully - Start one month before hand - Practice out loud TERM 47 What are the two types of vows? DEFINITION 47 - Standard - Write your own TERM 48 What are some guidelines and policies for a wedding ceremony? DEFINITION 48 - Greek orthodox and Catholic are usually very long - Jewish weddings can't marry on certain dates - Mormons have a sealing room for people with good standing in the church. - access to ceremony site - Are the floral decor and music permitted on the site and will the flowers have to stay - Are second marriages permitted? - What about pets TERM 49 The Washington National Cathedral DEFINITION 49 - Either the bride or the groom needs to have an established relationship with the Cathedral in on of the fallowing ways: - a noteworthy contribution has been made over time - an alum of one of the cathedral schools - a member of the staff - Application - personal statement from the couple - a letter from their parish or church - a letter from the person providing the marriage counseling - a letter from the officiant priest - no weddings are permitted outside on the grounds or at the c TERM 50 What are the two primary styles of photography? DEFINITION 50 - Traditional - Photojournalistic TERM 51 What is photojournalism? DEFINITION 51 - newer - Candid - Natural - All angles - Able to catch all of the event while being very hands off TERM 52 What is traditional photography? DEFINITION 52 - Not used as much now - Older - Posed/ Staged - Front and center