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Frequently Asked Questions for Receptions

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Banquet Office Email mike4885sw@yahoo.com

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What are the important things to focus on or consider while initially planning my reception ?

Date, location, price, menu and food quality, staff, room(s), and contract requirements. We look forward to meeting you and are confident that we can impress you with our quality, quantity and service! We offer a range of prices and can make your budget sparkle. We are centrally located and very close to Thruway Exit 57. We have elegant decor and 5 different sized rooms to accommodate small and large receptions. We can host almost any sized reception from 15-600 for banquet style or 1,000 as a cocktail party

 

What is the difference between sit-down, family-style and buffet ?

A sit-down meal is the most personal service with single plates served to each of your guests just like they would be served at a restaurant. Family-style is when the servers will bring a whole tray of food to each table. There may be 4-6 bowls or platters of food to be passed and shared. At an event with a buffet, the manager will welcome each table to stand in line at the buffet line where your guests will make their own choices between multiple cold and hot items. A sit-down meal is the most elegant style for wedding receptions.

 

How do I book a room at Michaels ?

A deposit and signed Contract is due to confirm any party as a definite booking. The amount due depends on the room and the date being booked. Your deposit is due in cash or by personal check.

Tell me more about your in-house sound-system

Functions are required to book Michael's Sound; or you may rent the "in-house" sound equipment, no outside sound equipment will be allowed into the facility. Other DJ companies are welcome, however a rental charge is due for use of the speakers and sound equipment. We do this to ensure that each our parties has the best quality sound and that another room's DJ does not filter between the walls.

 

Do I have to bring in my own decorations ?

Our elegant decor is enough for most parties, however some people bring in additional items to personalize the room. Balloons are popular as are flowers, we do not allow confetti, glitter or tinsel of any kind. We also do not allow tape or tacking into our walls. Your white linen table cloth and color linen napkins will help to bring color to the room, and we also offer centerpieces for no additional charge if you need them. We offer white linen tablecloths and a rainbow of color linen napkins for parties ordering a full meal. Click here to see color samples

 

What other vendors or people do you recommend to contact for my wedding services ?

Check out our Wedding Links page to see some of our favorites

 

What are some early menu planning suggestions ?

While planning your menu, three factors should be considered early on

1. Your Budget 2. Your Desires and Dreams 3. Your Guests Expectations

To address all three can take plenty of time. Michael's menu is very easy to use and read. We offer four levels; Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each Package includes four hours of open bar and the Gold and Platinum Packages include hot and cold hors d'oeuvres. Based on your budget, desires and guests, you might plan for the Bronze Level with our $3.00 hors d'oeuvres table, the Silver Level with the Chocolate Fountain or the Gold Level with a bar upgrade and bottled beer. The "Ultimate" Platinum Package includes top of the line upgrades and should be considered if you are looking at the Gold Level with more than 3 upgrades.

The most popular of our upgrades or enhancements are adding hors d'oeuvres, adding a special toast or upgrading the bar, or ordering a specialty dessert display. Guests truly appreciate hors d'oeuvres to sample before the main meal while they are mingling around the bar during the cocktail hour. Our hors d'oeuvres tables and displays are reasonably priced but high on flavor and impact.

 

Who can help me plan my menu and reception itinerary ?

One of our five trained managers can sit down with you in person as many times as it takes. If you are out-of-town, we can work with you via fax and email. We will enter your menu into our computer and ask you a set of standard questions to help guide you through the planning process. We can make suggestions and quote you different options so you can see how your budget is best spent. You can always call and ask us little questions, or save them on a list for a personal consultation. We have plenty of office time saved for reception planning and will pre-plan the night with an itinerary that states many of the important moments of the night. At the reception, your floor-manager and servers will work to keep to that itinerary's time line. The manager will remain in verbal and eye contact with you the entire evening and will work to assist you and your guests. Your guests will be impressed with our presence and you will be reassured and will feel relaxed enough to have fun and dance the night away!

 

How do I pay for my reception at Michaels ?

Your final balance is due 3 calendar days prior in cash or by certified bank check.

 

I have never been to Michael's before, are your past clients happy with your services ?

Our motto is "Service, Quality, and Quantity." Please visit our "talk-of-the-town" page to see reviews and comments from past parties.

 

Banquet Office Email mike4885sw@yahoo.com

Banquet Office Phone (716) 649-4218