Frequently Asked Questions – Event Planning
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions regarding our event planning!
I have the hotel guest room buyout. Can kids stay any nights other than the nights I have the buyout?
The hotel is a romantic getaway and other guests who are not with your group have been promised that there will be no children. Kids can only stay on the nights of your buyout.
What is the fee for the venue, and what does the price include? Are there any additional costs not included in the package?
Please see our Package Pricing Page for detailed costs on packages. You can find a la carte Ceremony and Reception pricing by clicking on their tabs at the top of this page. Contact us if you need more information than what is included on the pricing page. We will be happy to put together a custom package for you. You do not need to worry about hidden fees or last-minute charges. You will know how much everything will be the entire time you are planning your event.
How many of my guests can I expect to show up to my destination wedding?
Read what the experts say HERE.
Who can help plan my event?
You can have as many people involved as you would like. However, we ask for one point of contact who we will work with on everything from beginning to the end. We cannot allow anyone to get involved at the end of the planning stages who is not up to speed on everything.
When can I begin decorating?
Anytime after 10am on your event date. Just arrange the set up with us in advance.
When should I have my decorations removed after the event?
We ask that all decorations are removed the same evening of the event. We must be able to set up for the next event in the venue, which may be as soon as the next morning.
How long can my guests hang out after the event?
Guests must vacate the venue within 15 minutes of the event end time.
What sizes are the Grand Ballroom tables?
The Grand Ballroom tables are 6′ or 8′ long and 30″ wide. Depending on the number of guests, they can be set up end-to-end or individually. If the tables that we have on site are not the sizes and shapes you would like or if we do not have enough to meet the needs of your party, tables can be rented from an outside source.
What are the dimensions of the Garden Courtyard tables? How many matching chairs are there?
The round metal tables you see in our outdoor photos are the following:
47.5″ – 5 tables
42″ – 6 tables
26″ – 3 tables
58 Metal Chairs
40 additional black metal padded folding chairs
If the tables that we have on site are not the sizes and shapes you would like or if we do not have enough to meet the needs of your party, tables can be rented from an outside source
Should I plan to have a sit-down dinner or cocktail-style reception?
It is your choice for your wedding day. If you are aiming for formal and traditional, offer a sit-down meal. If you are looking for a more casual & fun feel that may be less expensive, go for the cocktail reception. This is what the experts say.
What is the etiquette for hosting the bar at my event?
There are several ways to do it. Check out the opinions of the experts on lots of etiquette questions:
TheKnot.com
Brides.com
TheAlternativeBride.com
HuffingtonPost.com
BorrowedAndBlue.com