HOW MUCH IS MY DOWN PAYMENT?
We ask for a $1500 deposit to hold your date and is due when you sign your contract. The total deposit is $1500 and $1000 is payment towards your totale and $500 becomes your refundable damage/cleaning deposit. If you cancel event after signing the contract, the $1500 is non-refundable.
When are my payments due?
The $1500 deposit is due with a signed contract to hold your date. The balance is due no later than 30 days before your event date. You are encouraged to make payments along the way, and can work with you to make a payment plan if you are interested.
Where are you located?
The event venue is at 15986 Forest Ranch Road, in Forest Ranch. Just drive up Highway 32 towards Chester. After about 12 miles, Forest Ranch Road will be on your left. The venue is located on the right.
IS SMOKING ALLOWED?
Unfortunately, we are located in the forest, and therefore we do not have a smoking area, and smoking is not allowed. We apologize for any inconvenience.
IS THERE AN INDOOR SPACE?
There is no indoor space for your guests.
IS THERE parking?
There is enough parking for our small weddings with less than 50 guests. For any of the other weddings, we rent (included in your price) either the community center or the nearby church parking lot for you. You will need to supply the transportation for your guests.
IS THERE A BRIDES ROOM?
Currently, we are using our home (which you will have complete access to) for the Brides and Bridesmaids to get ready.
HOW DO I TRANSPORT MY GUESTS FROM THE parking AREA?
There are a couple options. First, you can hire a car or van company to transport your guests. Also, you can provide private drivers and cars and transport them yourselves. It simply depends what you desire.
DO you provide restrooms?
Yes, we bring in portable restrooms and a wash basin. You can always choose to upgrade to a restroom trailer, and we can help you with setting that up. You can simply pay the difference between what we were already paying and what it costs, and we will have the trailer brought in for you.
can we use the sidecar mobile bar?
Yes, if the mobile bar has not already been rented out, then you will have access to the mobile bar. No matter what, we will set up a bar and provide the bartenders for your event (included in your price).
YOU PROVIDE THE BARTENDERS?
Yes, we will provide a minimum of 2 bartenders which is included in your price.
CAN I USE your rental items at my event?
Yes, if items have not previously been rented, then you have access to everything. If you are going with the SILVER PACKAGE and you want custom personalized signs, etc, there is an additional charge. GOLD & PLATINUM PACKAGES include custom signs.
what is included in the GOLD PACKAGE
We will set up all of your tables, chairs and decorations.
You can use all of our dinnerware (which includes white round dinner plates), flatware (we will supply forks and knives) and water goblets (if desired). We will clean the dishes, silverware and glasses too!
Any of our available signs can be personalized at no additional charge.
We will move the chairs from the ceremony space to the reception area for you.
You have access to all our available linens; Ivory tablecloths and available colored napkins. We will take care of the washing of the linens for you too!
We will clean up the decor and venue area, so enjoy time with your family and we will take care of the garbage and cleaning.
IS DAY OF COORDINATING INCLUDED IN PLATINUM PACKAGE?
Yes, if desired, we can help you take care of all the details of your special day. Check out the DAY OF COORDINATING link.
What do I need to provide?
*Alcohol - we supply the beer and wine cups and bartenders. Check out The SideCar Mobile Bar for more info.
*Desserts - cake, cupcakes, or whatever you would like to serve.
*Caterer - we can always suggest a few too.
*DJ
*Florist
*Photographer/Videographer
*Make sure your Caterers, DJ & Photographers have their own liability insurance.
*Special Event Insurance - including liquor liability if alcohol is being served. A good place to get insurance is The Event Helper. Check out our Insurance Information section for more info on insurance.
are there any additional options?
*If you would like to add 2 signature drinks to your package, it’s an additional $200.
*If you would like to add a Luxury Restroom Trailer, it is the difference in cost between what we provide, and the company’s current prices. We have a couple we can recommend.
*If you would like candles, we can get them for you and simply charge you what it costs us to get them.
*If you would like champagne glasses for your guests, we can get them and simply charge you what it costs.
CAN you recommend vendors?
Absolutely, we have many great vendors that we have worked with over the years, and can help you. We are working on our preferred vendors list, but we can always get that info to you.
CAN i use the venue for my rehearsal and dinner?
Absolutely, we just ask that you clean up after yourselves, so that we can get the venue ready for your special day.
CAN i have fireworks or sparklers?
Unfortunately, we cannot allow open flames like that as we are in a forested area with high fire danger.
do you supply tables and chairs?
Yes, we do. We can supply either round or rectangular tables, depending on your desires.