What service does your venue provide?
Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner
What settings does your venue provide?
Indoor, Outdoor - Not Covered
Describe your venue:
Banquet Hall, Historic Site, Manor Home
Do you have onsite catering?
No
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?
Yes
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?
Large expanses of lawns and gardens with paths and lighting including many white lights in trees. Stunning architectural pieces such as stain-glass windows, antique staircase, artwork, etc. All inclusive unlimited rental items. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. Exotic free range chickens. Optional and flexible Vendor Package with event planning.
How does your venue determine the cost of the space?
Fees vary depending on the day of the week, time of day, number of guests and which building you choose (Dove House or Gatehouse). We also offer discounts for off season months (November, January, February and March) and for short notice bookings (less than 10 weeks out).
Do you offer any special services?
We offer an optional and extremely flexible Vendor Package which includes catering, staffing, bartender, cake, disc jockey, photographer, videographer, flowers, ceremony officiant, invitations and wedding night suite. This Vendor Package can be modified to fit ANY style, personality and budget. All vendors are selected based on how is the BEST fit for the client, NOT from a predetermined vendor list. The Vendor Package also includes event planning to insure you are heading in the right direction and can call or e-mail anytime you have questions or issues.
Do you offer any special packages for rehearsal dinners?
We are happy to offer deep discounts for short notice rehearsal dinner bookings and can also include the food, staffing and decor. Plus you are able to bring in your own liquor - great savings versus what you would pay at a restaurant!
Do you offer additional items for the ceremony?
In our base facility price we include a private ceremony location, inside or outside, chairs, set up, customized ceremony music CD (you get to keep), microphones, rehearsal time and ceremony coordinator. We also offer at no additional cost, pillars for flowers, candelabras, unity candle table and lecturen.
Do you rent other items such as linens, tables, or flatware?
We INCLUDE unlimited rental items in our base facility prices. These items include: all tables (several sizes), chairs, linens (60+ colors and styles, including specialty linens), glass plates, stainless flatware, glassware, centerpieces (many different items), sodas, juices, mixers, ice, fruit garnish, and many other items.
What is your staff-to-guest ratio?
We staff 1 on-site event manager per event. Your caterer will usually staff an additional 1 staff per 20-25 guests.
Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?
NO - all clients are welcome to hire any vendor they wish. We even allow clients to bring in their own food or have their favorite restaurant drop off the food as long as they hire our professional wait staff to handle all of the bussing, cake cutting and clean up duties.
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 - all clients are welcome to hire any Disc Jockey or musicians they wish.
Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the occasion?
When you book either The Dove House or Gatehouse you are guaranteed use of the ENTIRE house AND grounds with no added charges whatsoever. We also have 3 on-site suites that are extremely beautiful and comfortable that our clients can rent to stay the night following their reception, get ready in or have family stay.
Can the client provide their own alcohol if desired?
ABSOLUTELY - again huge savings!
How many power outlets does the venue have?
Each house is well equipped with power outlets for specialty lighting, disc jockeys, bands, etc.
What restrictions (if any) on decorations?
We allow just about any type of decorating, with the only exceptions being those that are a disaster to clean up, such as glitter and confetti, or those that pose a danger, such as indoor sparklers, open flames, etc. Basically if you are okay with it in your own house, we are most likely okay with it here.
What restrictions (if any) on photography?
No restrictions on photography.
What restrictions (if any) on videography?
No restrictions on videography.
What restrictions (if any) on music?
No real restrictions unless a request is excessive. We will also control excessively loud music that is disturbing other guests - we try to be sensitive to your guests requests.
What restrictions (if any) on attire?
No attire restrictions.
What restrictions (if any) on noise levels?
No real restrictions unless sound or music is excessive. We will also control excessively loud music that is disturbing to guests - we try to be sensitive to your guests requests.
If your site is in a public location, is the client required to get any permits?
Both buildings are totally private and no permits are required.
Does your venue often accommodate more than one event at a time?
We only book one event at the Dove House and one event at the Gatehouse at a time. We also make sure neither event is scheduled for the same start time, to insure guests are not arriving at the same time for different events. Our two buildings are located on adjoining properties but are well separated and private so one event would never know there was another event going on next door.
Do you offer security, if requested?
We do not have on-site security as our on-site event managers are extremely good at making sure your event is running smoothly. If a client wants to hire security for some reason, we recommend contacting our local city's police department where they can hire an off duty officer.
What is your dress code?
Our on-site event managers who will be present at each event are dressed appropriately in wedding guest attire.
Can you provide a coat check?
There are coat room/areas at each house and a formal coat check person is available for an added staffing charge.
Describe your bathroom facilities:
Each house has ample restrooms including those that are handicap accessible. Our restrooms are very elegant to match our unique style.
Describe your parking facilities:
Our parking is ample for virtually any event, is located on our private property, with 140 paved and 150+ gravel overflow spaces and includes handicap spaces. All parking is free and located close to each of our buildings. Valet service is available for an added charge.
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
400
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