What service does your venue provide?
Ceremony, Reception
What settings does your venue provide?
Indoor
Describe your venue:
Banquet Hall, Historic Site
Do you have onsite catering?
Yes
What types of cuisine does your venue specialize in?
American (Traditional)
Do you allow outside catering?
Yes
Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?
Yes
Do you have a liquor license?
No
Do you offer valet parking?
No
Is there handicap access?
Yes
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you have a site fee?
Yes
Are there any special characteristics about this venue such as scenery or architecture?
German American Society is known for its "castle" feel. It is a Gothic style building with stained glass, classic floors, simple elegance and convenient location.
How does your venue determine the cost of the space?
It depends if you book the building by itself or if you choose an optional package. The building is $1400 and the packages span a large variety of budgets, from the sweet and simple to lavish and inspiring.
Do you offer any special services?
Facility related planning: catering, cake, rental items, music, bar tending and set up. We focus on the issues that tend to be difficult on the day of the event and make them easier for you.
Do you offer any special packages for rehearsal dinners?
That is in the works. You can use the facility for a ceremony/reception combination or for a ceremony alone. Catered rehearsal dinners are in the near future.
Do you offer additional items for the ceremony?
Our optional ceremony package includes candelabras, unity candle stands, chair covers and sashes, an officiant (if needed), sound equipment and a few other details by request.
Do you rent other items such as linens, tables, or flatware?
Yes, we can arrange all of that for you.
What is your staff-to-guest ratio?
A typical 200 person event will have one bartender, one or two building hosts, one security guard and 4-8 people on the catering crew.
Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?
No, a client can source all their own vendors if they are up to the challenge.
Do you require the client to use your musicians? If you do not require this, is that an additional fee to bring in one's own musicians?
No and no.
Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the occasion?
The rental fee covers two classrooms that can be used for anything from dressing for a ceremony to a children's area to storage. We also have a room with a private restroom off the stage for ceremony use.
Can the client provide their own alcohol if desired?
Yes.
How many power outlets does the venue have?
We have outlets running both sides of the hall and several more on the stage.
What restrictions (if any) on decorations?
We have some but run the idea by me first and we'll see what we can work out.
What restrictions (if any) on photography?
The more photos the better! Be a pal and send us some copies of the photos afterwards.
What restrictions (if any) on videography?
Very encouraged--it goes so fast that DVDs are nice to go back and watch later.
What restrictions (if any) on music?
No macarena, everything else is fair game.
What restrictions (if any) on attire?
Keep all clothes on please.
What restrictions (if any) on noise levels?
Thankfully we have no residential neighbors. I'll leave the rest to the DJ.
If your site is in a public location, is the client required to get any permits?
Does not apply.
Does your venue often accommodate more than one event at a time?
No, the place is yours and yours alone.
Do you offer security, if requested?
Security is required and is part of the rental.
What is your dress code?
We do not have an official dress code.
Can you provide a coat check?
We have a coat check and you are welcome to use it. I recommend sticking a pre-teen relative in there so they feel useful and you don't have to make them part of the wedding party.
Describe your bathroom facilities:
A historic building has historic plumbing. It does still work well though.
Describe your parking facilities:
51 spaces, 2 handicap spaces, 2 way parking on Terrace Drive, arrangements with neighbors to use their lots nights and weekends
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
250
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