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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend booking 12-18 months in advance, with some popular dates being booked over 24 months in advance!
A 50% Deposit is required upon signing the contract.
Pricing varies by date, and you can see our pricing guide attached here!
Yes, there is a fully refundable $600 Security Deposit required for every wedding booking.
Full payment is required to be made 1 month prior to your wedding date.
Any additional insurance on your day is a good idea, but it is not required as we are fully insured and all your vendors are required to be as well.
We have 3 different ceremony locations and you can see them all here!
Yes, our most often chosen ceremony location is also on our covered deck so you can still have your ceremony outdoors!
Our ideal guest count is between 75-125. We are an intimate indoor/outdoor venue, so we like to be very transparent about floor plans and guest count being weather-dependent. The 125 guest count limit will allow you to have everything inside if needed between both ballrooms with room for a dance floor as well. We do have space for a tent outside on our side lawn for additional seating or to accommodate a higher guest count.
We have 2 ballrooms, which each can comfortably seat 80 guests.
With our Active Wall open on one of the ballrooms, you can now sit up to 110 on one side with a few tables outside on the deck.
Our incredible Active Wall allows us to transform one of the ballrooms into indoor/outdoor space! It is a large glass wall that can be opened to allow your event to spread out onto our deck with amazing views of the pond!
Yes! We provide 8ft Banquet Tables for the main seating, cocktail tables, an assortment of rounds and other sizes to cover your day! You also get 2 Wooden Mobile bars included at no additional charge!
No, we do not provide linens with the venue rental. We can help you find the perfect rental company and we have an all-inclusive package which we can incorporate linens.
We have a package that includes the venue rental, DJ, Digital Photobooth, and linen which you can view here.
You will get a 12 Hour Rental, which is from 11AM – 11PM. We offer early access for hair/makeup for an additional fee if requested.
We like all weddings to be done at 10PM, leaving an hour for breakdown to be completed by 11PM.
We do not provide any catering services, but we do have 2 full catering kitchens available for any off-site caterers to use. We have no food or beverage minimums, so you can spend as much or as little as you like! We also have an Ice Machine which caterers love!
We do not provide any alcohol. You are able to get your own ABC banquet license and provide your own alcohol. You can also ask your caterer to provide bar services as well!
You can use any vendor you’d like as long as they are licensed and insured! We highly recommend checking out our preferred vendor list, but it’s not required!
Yes! We have an on-suite Hair and Make-up Area and additional Bridal Lounge for the bride and bridesmaids. The groomsmen also have a Groom’s Suite to hang out and get ready in!
Yes, we require you to have a Day of Coordinator/Wedding Planner and a Full-Service Caterer. Both of these vendors need to be approved by The Cardinal.
Yes, you will have our Event Manager on site all day from setup to breakdown, as well as up to 3 other staff depending on guest count!
Yes, you can get a 1 Hour Ceremony Rehearsal the day before, but timing is TBD if there is an event scheduled.
Yes! We would love to help you host these momentous occasions as well and have great pricing for booking multiple events with us!
Yes! We have a speaker system that covers the entire property both indoor and outdoors, so your DJ can hook up and play music for your cocktail hour and dinner. However, it is not allowed to be used for dancing.
We have 48 parking spaces and an additional front loop which gives access if you’d like to have a food truck on your big day!
We currently have some amazing outdoor Umbrellas and Tables that you can add to your package! We’re always expanding fun things to incorporate on your day, so please inquire and we’re happy to share our current inventory.