FAQs

General Questions

+ What is your venue capacity?

Including Bridal Party, 140 Maximum.

During COVID-19, we host 100 guests in order to allow more social distancing opportunities for table settings.

+ What is your pricing and what is included?

Please click on our pricing page to review pricing and everything that’s included.

+ How do I reserve my Wedding at Adelaide Events Venue?

Please submit your signed Client Agreement/Contract with your deposit ($500 cash or check) to secure your date.

+ Are Venue Tour appointments needed or can I just stop by ?

All visits need to be scheduled in advance, please. You are welcome to click tour request to secure your appointment. If none of the available dates work for your schedules, please give us two dates that best work for you. You will receive a confirmation email from us.

+ Do you offer guest accommodation?

Unfortunately not, but guests can be accommodated nearby in local hotels, VRBO or AirBNB.

+ Will there be more than ONE wedding per day at this venue?

No. You have exclusive use of ADELAIDE EVENTS VENUE for the time slot you invest in. We host only one event per day in order to provide a high quality service to our clients.

 Vendor and Decor Questions

+ Does the venue require a Food/Catering/Beverage Minimum?

No, we want to help our couples make your own affordable choices - each couple is free to handle your preferred catering. If you require assistance, we are happy to arrange vendors on behalf of you.

+ What is the Venue’s Alcohol Policy?

Our clients are required to hire the services of a Licensed Bartender - who will only serve to those aged 21 or older.

Alcohol service from behind the bar MENU ONLY: soft drinks, wine, beer & two signature drinks. (NO SHOTS/hard liquor)

Alcohol service starts after ceremony until 9:30pm (when bar closes) on Friday & Saturday (9pm on Sunday)

Restrictions: No special drinks brought in by guests, NO shots, no glass, no alcohol in parking lot, no alcohol use before ceremony

Vendor removes his service trash please.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE MENU ALLOWED: red & white wine, beer, 2 signature drinks, soft drinks (no shots/hard liquor)

+ What if we choose to NOT serve alcohol?

You are welcome to serve non-alcoholic drinks of your choice.

Beverage Gazebo with surrounded inside/outside seating is provided.

+ Do you require my Vendors to be licensed and insured?

Yes. Couples should require hired Vendors who serve at this venue, to submit their own Insurance.

• Caterers

• Bartenders

• Hair Stylist/Make Up Artists

• Photographer/Videographer

+ Do you provide Day-Of-Coordinator and/or Wedding Planner?

Yes, please discuss with us

+ Is the Venue smoke free?

YES and NO …… NO smoking close to nor inside the house or pavilion or close to guests and building structures.

However, the Venue does provide ONE designated smoking/vaping area with containers for cigarette- or cigar buds - away from buildings, guests and brush. We take great pride in keeping our gardens and parking lot free from cigarette buds or burnt matches, so please use provided containers for this purpose. Please make sure that your DJ makes this announcement.

+ Will there be more than ONE wedding per day at this venue?

No. You have exclusive use of ADELAIDE EVENTS VENUE for the time slot you reserve. We host only one event per day in order to provide a high quality service to our clients.

+ Does the Venue Staff set up & take down chairs & tables?

Yes. Ceremony, Reception, and catering spaces are prepared with tables and chairs for our clients. Our bridal parties and guests often spontaneously jump in to lend a hand to move furniture at the end of the evening.

+ What is the Venue’s Food Policy?

Clients are welcome to hire the Caterer of your choice for sit-down or buffet meal. Food trucks are welcome. Our residential kitchen serves as a Caterer’s storage area for containers & equipment and to serve their meals from. All catered foods arrive already prepared, cakes decorated & ready to serve for easy, simple, beautiful service and to the convenience and safety of your guests. Caterers remove their own trash.

+ Are table linens provided?

Yes, black or white table linens are available if you need it. You are welcome to bring your own. A few runners and patterned linens are available from our “something borrowed room”. This service is included into your rental fee - another joy to our couples when they do not have to rent the basics.

+ May I use flower/leaf petals?

Yes, we work hard to keep our garden wedding venue beautiful for our guests. You are welcome to use ONLY FRESH/REAL flower petals/leaves, but please DO NOT use any silk or artificial LOOSE-flower- or leaf petals on the tables or on for little flower girl baskets. Silk flowers are not biodegradable and unless you want to pick up each leaf and petal after your wedding, we kindly ask that you PLEASE NOT USE any silk/artificial flowers or petals on tables or ground.

+ Is decor provided?

You are welcome to bring in - and do your own decor. However, this Venue offers a DECOR SERVICE to you. You are welcome to borrow items from our “SOMETHING BORROWED CLOSET” - where you discuss with Stephne which items you would like to check out and it will be set out for you. You can choose from a variety of well organized decor to borrow for your event. We try to consider current styles & trends, so you will find:

-VINTAGE: glass/pearls/lanterns/silver/mercury/tall candle sticks, etc.

-RUSTIC: wood slices/lanterns/mason jars/glass, etc.

-ELEGANT/MODERN: gold chargers/tall mercury glass candle sticks/glass containers, etc.

-IF you would like to add to the “SOMETHING BORROWED CLOSET” after your wedding, please discuss with Stephné.

+ What size tables do you provide?

Seating: we provide various table sizes: 10X8-foot tables (seating 10-12 people per rectangular table).

Seating: we can combine 10 round wood tables (with or without linens for 4-6 people per table) - depending on layout/design and number of guests.

Catering: we set up for your catering after mutual decision for the design and floor plan lay out.

Cake: An appropriate table set up for your cake/cupcakes/bundt cakes/deserts, etc.

+ What is your Insurance Requirement?

All clients are required to show proof of a special one-day events Liability Insurance purchase 30 days prior to event - this protects yourselves and your guests. This normally costs between 60- $100 for a $1,000 000.00-coverage. We provide you with websites at your tour.

+ If we just want to host our Reception here and have our Ceremony elsewhere, does your fee change?

Unfortunately not, as our services are to you exclusively for the time you rent the Venue. We prepare the same way for your event which you rent for a specific time slot.

+ Do you have a “Rain Plan”?

Yes - we make this decision 3-6 hours prior to your guest’s arrival. One of our reasons for limiting guest capacity to 150 (125 during COVID) is to comfortably host your ceremony and reception inside under the pavilion and roll down the sides if need be. We set up an additional tent covering for DJ and/or Bar Service and with opening up the patio doors, we can maximize and extend the interior space.

+ How many cars can your parking lot accommodate?

80+ cars.

+ Are animals allowed?

We gladly welcome SERVICE ANIMALS on their leashes and discuss with owners prior to event. IF animals are required for a ceremony, we will consider special circumstances, but need to pre-approve this arrangement as we need to consider food, guests, etc. Animals will need to be removed after the Ceremony. Please discuss with venue owners.

+ Am I allowed to bring in my own Wedding Planner/Coordinator?

Yes, you are most welcome to use your own Wedding Planner/Co-Ordinator. However, this Venue prefers to offer the services of our own DAY OF CO-ORDINATOR - who knows the Venue best, understands the flow of the venue, thus providing a professional service throughout your event.

+ May I ask a friend to serve our bar/alcohol?

No alcohol (beer and/or wine) can be served by an unlicensed person, as it will affect the Venue Insurance and our Couple’s One Day Insurance. All bartenders need to be licensed and a copy of our couple’s bartender’s license need to be submitted with your Insurance 30 days prior to your event, please. A detailed alcohol policy is included in your contract.

+ Are we allowed to have fireworks?

We are so sorry, insurance does not permit the use of fireworks. We see beautiful photos with Ribbon-&-Bell-Wands, Glow Sticks, Release of White Doves or Bubbles!

ALSO NOT ALLOWED: rice (it swells in birds stomachs and they die), silk petals/leaves, artificial snow, confetti, and anything non-organic for the sake of bird/animal life and gardens. Thank you for understanding.

+ Can vehicles be left overnight?

Unfortunately not - we do not provide overnight security and your insurance does not cover this service, so please inform your guests to arrange carpooling to and from your Wedding if that will be more convenient.

+ When can we enter Bridal-Groom Suites?

Please check your package times - as this is the time slot you, your helpers and vendors will have access to the venue. It also depends on how much time you need prior to your Photographer’s schedule for photos - we find it is helpful for grooms and groomsmen to not arrive too early……. arrive an hour before photos-time to change clothing. Brides with Moms and Bridesmaids are welcome to arrive earlier (still within your times: normally 11-11 for Wedding Saturdays)- if hair and makeup is being done here in the bridal suite.

+ Are we allowed to bring food and beverages into Bridal- and Groom Suites?

You are welcome to enjoy enclosed container-snacks and NON-alcoholic beverages WITH LIDS while you prepare for photos and your Ceremony. Please enjoy your lunches on the porch, in the kitchen or out in the garden. Please dispose of food packaging in provided containers.

+ When can we start decorating?

ACCESS to Venue depends on your package times. PLEASE plan according to your times given.

Adelaide Events Venue takes great pride in preparing our venue for you and to welcome you to a well prepared and organized space, ready for you to do your decor. For this purpose, we appreciate you honoring your package times which will be your guide to access the venue for starting decor and flowers. All your Vendors/helpers need to be informed of your times, so that they also know not to arrive earlier, as the venue may NOT be prepared according to our standard for you.

+ Can we use nails or hooks to hang decor and lanterns?

NO! We have provided hooks in various places for this purpose and ask that you NOT add any nails, screws, glue, tape or anything that would permanently cause damage to the structures and esthetics of our buildings or structure - you are welcome to use painter’s tape, florist wire or rope (and remove it afterwards) but nothing permanent or that would damage paint, wood when removed. Thank you for understanding. Please discuss with us when in doubt.

+ What is required of me at the end of my wedding?

In order to minimize stress and simplify the clean up process, we strongly encourage our couples to assign specific helpers to attend to a few specific areas: (Bridal Suite/Groom Suite/House Interior/Reception Area/Welcome Area/Beverage Gazebo/Ceremony Area/Porch/Kitchen/Restrooms/Parking Lot). During the last hour, please gather personal items, decor, signs you brought, etc. Report damages to Venue Staff, place all garbage in provided trash cans, (only empty cups and cans in trash as extra weight tears bags…….)

All your brought-in items: decor, signs, linens and personal items, are packed to go home with you upon departure from your event.

IF you have items you would like to donate to the “SOMETHING BORROWED ROOM”, please discuss with Venue Staff.