How many guests can the venue acommodate?
Limits include the hosts and members of the wedding party (if applicable), but not professional vendors (such as the caterer and DJ). Guests who volunteer services are counted in the limit.
~ SUMMER SEASON (June thru Sep): 150 participants
~ EDGE-OF-SUMMER SEASON (May & Oct): 120 participants*
~ OFF SEASON (Nov thru Apr): 100 participants*
* For non-wedding events that don't require full table seating and/or a dance floor, we can sometimes increase the participant count (to a max of 150). This commonly applies to Celebrations of Life and might also apply to corporate training events.
What are your rates?
Weddings, Receptions and other major events (shows, corporate events, reunions, etc): Visit our Major Events Page
Simple events (birthday parties, church events, office parties, etc): Visit our Simple Events Page
For intimate/short-duration weddings, visit our Elopement/Micro Wedding and Mini Wedding & Reception pages
The pricing overview page lists optional add-ons, as well. Options include DJ, catering, day-of coordination, dishware, photo booth and officiant services.
What is included in the venue packages?
It varies with the package chosen. For example: tables, chairs, linens and rustic decor are included in the Major Events package but linens and rustic decor are not included in the Simple Events package. Most packages offer options to add additional features and services, however.
Weddings, Receptions and other major events (shows, corporate events, reunions, etc): Visit our Major Events Page
Simple events (birthday parties, church events, office parties, etc): Visit our Simple Events Page
For intimate/short-duration weddings, visit our Elopement/Micro Wedding and Mini Wedding & Reception pages
The pricing overview page lists optional add-ons, as well. Options include DJ, catering, day-of coordination, dishware, photo booth, linens, and officiant services.
What is the typical breakdown of hours for the various packages?
For weddings: Typical is 2 hours on Friday for rehearsal and early set-up/decorating; 4 hours on Saturday for getting ready, photos, final set-up and decor, and vendor setup; 5 hours for the ceremony and reception; and one hour for cleanup. Additional time can be added to extend the reception or to acommodate more-intensive setup.
For the Simple Events package: Typical is 1-2 hours of setup, including vendors; 3-4 hours for the event; and 1 hour of cleanup (total 6 hours onsite). dditional time can be added to extend the party.
The breakout for elopements and mini weddings is different: Visit those two pages for more detail.
What time does the venue open and close?
The building closes at midnight or the latest time contracted. The event must end by 11 pm in order to finish cleanup/packup by midnight. (New Year's Eve is the exception.) The earliest start time (doors open) is 10:00 am. We'll work with you during planning to set your start and end time.
Is there adequate parking space onsite?
We can park about 100 cars easily. In most cases you'll need to provide two volunteer parking guides to direct parking. We'll coach them on the parking plan so everyone fits and no one gets blocked in. Parking duties typically end at the official start of the event, especially for weddings.
More information is available on the Parking and Maps page.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed during events. Working service animals are welcome but their presence must be coordinated in advance.
We do occasionally make an exception to allow a mature, calm, well-trained doggo to participate in the ceremony, but he/she must go home immediately after formal photos. Advance approval is required. Please ask for more details and we'll arrange a meet-and-greet with your dog buddy.
Pets cannot be left in cars during the event.
What are your food/catering requirements?
Professional catering with a licensed, insured caterer who is currently in business is required. Self-catering and drop-off service is not allowed. The caterer must remain onsite throughout the meal service, actively manage the service, clean up after themselves, and safely package your leftovers before leaving. We do not require that catering staff serve the guests, but we recommend it for portion control and sanitation.
We have a list of awesome caterers who have worked here before, who provide an excellent product and top-notch customer service whom we can recommend; but you're welcome to hire someone who is not on our list. Pre-approval of the caterer is required, though. Please check with us before committing to a catering deposit in case the caterer is on our private "not welcome back" list.
What are your bar/alcohol requirements?
Soft alcohol only (beer, wine, hard seltzer, champagne, etc). The alcohol must be served by one of the pre-approved OLCC servers on our referral list. Ask for our full Alcohol Policy for more detail.
Is event insurance required?
Yes, standard event insurance is required for all events. We can help you figure that out. Typically the cost is around $125 for a 150-person wedding if you can't get it covered for free under your homeowner's or renter's policy.
Can I hire my own DJ or band?
Yes! You do not have to use our in-house DJ services.
Bands and DJs love it here because we have good power support and acoustics plus a great dance floor. We do require pre-approval of the band/DJ, though, in case you're considering hiring someone who is on our "not welcome back" list. The band/DJ must be an established, professional and insured business.
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