Besides just a recce, also see if the photographer is willing to do a test shoot, and how much it would cost.
At least that way, you can pre-judge if the results are what you like.
But of course, this entails more work and costs more.
Test shoot? A fulltime wedding photographer do at least 40 weddings avg a year. if there are such requests for the couples in future...won't it be a headache to the photographers and restaurants and hotels.
Hire a reputable wedding photographer I'm sure he/she will not have any problem anywhere.
I always tell my potential clients. If I can create the photos you like from my portfolio in a small 3 room flat. What more can faze me.
Anyway I have shot at Noble House twice last year and other than table/grp shots the rest are done without flash.