frequently
Asked Questions
- General
- Facilities
- Set-Up
- Decorations
- Food
- Cake
- Alcohol
- Music/Dancing
- Payment
- Insurance
- Photography
- Rain Back-up Plan
- Ceremony
- Overnight Accommodation
- Parking
General
Is the venue available on the date you need it?
Just give us a call and we will check our availability!
What are your wedding packages and what is included?
We do not currently offer wedding packages at this time, only rented by day or hourly.
How long are you able to have the venue?
The typical time range is from 10AM until midnight but we are flexible.
What rooms are included?
Foyer, bar area, grooms suite, brides suite, banquet room and catering kitchen
Facilities
Is there a designated smoking area?
Outside in front, there is an ashtray installed on the fence.
Is the room accessible for disabled guests?
Yes, we are ADA compliant
Is there a secure area to store wedding gifts?
The gifts may be stored in the bridal suite.
Set-Up
What does a typical layout of the room on the wedding day look like?
The head table is along the window wall and the DJ is on that same wall or in the corner, catering is set up by the catering kitchen, tables are set up to form a dance floor. The space is very versatile and you may set it up as you please.
Can you come back and see it set up for another wedding?
We are always available to show the space and provide photos of other events.
Who is the main venue contact for the day of the wedding?
Georgia Hickson, Owner
Is there anything we need to bring in that you do not have?
Table linens, decor and catering items
Decorations
When can you start decorating?
If you rent the day, 10 am, if you rent hourly, the beginning of the time rented.
Are there decorating restrictions?
We do not allow any type of confetti or glitter (even in balloons), no hanging from fire sprinkler system pipes and no nails or hot glue.
Can the centerpieces contain candles?
Yes, as long as they are floating in water.
What do you use for table settings?
Your choice!
What decorations does the venue provide?
We don’t provide decorations except during the holidays. (Christmas tree & wreath)
Food
What are the different ways the venue serves food?
Buffet, family style, individual plates? Any! This is up to you and your caterer.
Do you provide in-house catering?
No, but we are happy to share recommendations!
Cake
Do you provide a place for the cake?
This is up to the client and decorator/planner.
Do you provide a cutting knife?
We suggest you bring your own but we have back up.
Alcohol
Do you have a liquor license to serve alcohol?
Yes we have a beer & wine license to serve till midnight.
What drinks are included in the pricing?
The basic package is $8.50 per person for 2 hours and the premium is $10 per person for 2 hours. The difference between the packages are domestic beers vs. imported beers/wines at a different price point.
Do you provide a cash bar or an open bar?
Yes, we can provide both.
Do you hire the bartenders and is there a charge per bartender?
We can provide bartenders for $50 an hour per bartender.
Do you charge for unopened bottles after the reception?
We do not serve any unopened containers.
Music/Dancing
What do you have for a sound system?
We have a Bluetooth sound system & a microphone.
When can the band or DJ set up?
The DJ can set up whenever the client has rented the venue.
How many people does the dance floor accommodate?
The dance floor is planned by the client & their planner. It can accommodate as many as they wish
Payment
What is the total cost and what is required for a deposit?
The cost depends on the date and hours the client wishes. It ranges from $500-$6000 (not including alcohol). The deposit to hold your date is 50% of the total & the remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the event. The remaining balance can be divided into monthly payments.
Do you offer payment plans?
The remaining 50% can be divided into monthly payments after your deposit.
What type of payment do you take?
Cash, check and all credit cards.
What is your cancellation policy?
Once you book your date, the amount paid is non refundable if cancelled. If there is unseen circumstance we are willing to work with the client to find a different date.
Insurance
What are the insurance requirements for you and your vendors?
All events should have event insurance that you can purchase daily. All vendors must have insurance.
Does the venue have its own insurance coverage?
Yes, the venue is insured for both events and serving alcohol.
Photography
What suggestions do you have for locations to photograph?
The venue has great backgrounds for creative shots!
Rain Back-up Plan (for outdoor locations)
Do you have outdoor covered areas such as canopies or tents in case of rain?
No but the main area can open up, allowing for fresh air with cover.
Ceremony
Are the ceremony and reception held in the same room or separate rooms?
It depends on if the client wants to have the ceremony outside.
In the same room, what can be expected for set up and take down to switch over from the ceremony to the reception?
The ceremony chairs can be moved to reception tables.
How long will it take?
It all depends on how much help you have.
What is the cost to have both the ceremony and reception at the venue?
Both are included in the daily rental fee.
Can rose petals be strewn?
Yes, but only real petals.
Overnight Accommodations
Are there overnight accommodations or do you partner with local hotels?
Unfortunately, not at this time but we are working on this!
Parking
Where do guests park and how many spots are available?
We have a large parking lot & parking around the building.