FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Event Space
How many people can this location accommodate?
500
How much is the deposit, when is it due, and is it refundable? What's the payment plan for the entire bill?
Deposit is 50% of room rental. This is non refundable. Payment of the 50% must be made as soon as possible to ensure your date.
The remainder of room rental is due 30 days before the date of your event. A meeting will be set up at that time to go over all information for your event.
Can I hold my ceremony here, too?
We do offer Outdoor Ceremony and Chaple Packages. The Outdoor includes set up of white wedding chairs and cleanup of chairs. This area can accommodate 200. Any extra guests can stand or sit on patio where they are able to see the whole ceremony. If more chairs are needed, you are welcome to rent more.
Chaple nestled next door to the Event Center we now have an intimate space that holds approximately 240 guests. Your guest will enjoy climate-controlled seating that looks out over our field and gardens.
Is there a bride's changing area?
There are two dressing rooms with private bathrooms and makeup mirrors. We also have a children's playroom.
Is the site handicap accessible?
Yes. All bathrooms and door ways are handicap accessible. There is handicap parking and also a covered drop off at the front door for people that may need accommodation. We do not provide any valet parking.
Is there an outdoor space where my guests can mingle?
Yes. We have a length of the building back patio that is covered to protect from rain. We also have bar access window in the back patio.
What's your weather contingency plan for outdoor spaces?
We need a 24 hour notice if you want to move the ceremony inside and want special changes to layouts. We will allow a wedding outside as long as there is no lightning and no chance for lightning around the time of ceremony.
**Note: last min changes to move inside to the chapel
Is there a separate indoor “socializing” space?
There is a front room for socializing. For smaller children we have a play room.
Does the venue have liability insurance?
Yes. We also require all venders must have liability insurance also.
Decorations
How long will I have use of the event space(s) I reserve?
All clients have the room from 9:30am to 12am. All venders and guest must exit by 12:30am extended hour will apply.
Can I move things around and decorate to suit my purposes, or do I have to leave everything as is?
We ask you to leave everything as is but please feel free to ask one of the Country Celebrations employees to see if we can suit you.
Are there decoration guidelines or restrictions?
Unfortunately we do have some restrictions for decorations. We ask you do not use confetti, birdseed, sparklers, fake flowers (outside for throwing), sparkles, or Sky lanterns. We do ask that you not hang anything on the walls with tape or nails. Command strips can be used.
Can I use real candles?
Yes, you may use real candles as long as they are in a protective holder. No candles can be used in Chaple area
Food and Beverage
Do you have an in-house caterer or a list of “preferred” caterers, or do I need to provide my own? Even if there is an in-house caterer, do I have the option of using an outside caterer instead?
We do have a caterer list for all clients to pick from. We have contracts with all of our caterers and we want to give the best experience to your guests. To make sure we can provide this, we need our contracted caterers.
Are tables, linens, chairs, plates, silverware and glassware provided?
Yes, this is all included in room rental. We also do all the setup and cleanup. All you are required to do is clean up your decorations and take them with you that night.
Are you licensed to provide alcohol service?
Yes, we are a licensed alcohol provider.
Are there additional charges for bar staff?
There is no extra cost for bartenders with wedding package. This is all covered in room rental. There will be 1 bartender for every 90 guests.
Is there a bar minimum that must be met before the conclusion of the event?
Minimum bar $1,500 by the end of the night. Anything hosted has a 10% gratuity.
Can I bring my own wine, beer or champagne, and is there a corkage fee if I do? Can I bring in other alcohol?
You can't bring any alcohol, beer, or wine. Any alcohol that is brought in is a $500 fine to the client. All alcohol must be purchased from Country Celebrations. We have 7 taps to pick from: Bud light, Coors light, Miller light, Blue Moon, Busch Light, Michelob Ultra, and (Seasonal import). Once you purchase a keg, you get 200 12 oz glasses of any of our tap beers.
Parking and Transportation
Is there parking on site? If so, is it complimentary?
Yes, there is parking on site. Yes, there is no fee to park and it is a private parking lot.
Do you offer valet parking, and what is the charge?
We do not offer valet service.