Q. How much does it cost to rent the Drees Pavilion?
A. Please view our facility pricing sheet to answer questions concerning pricing, minimum spending and peak season.
Q. What does the rental price include?
A. The rental price includes interior use of tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, silverware, centerpieces and an on-site event coordinator. Our rental price does not include exterior chairs for ceremonies.
Q. What do your complimentary centerpieces look like?
A. Our complimentary centerpieces are cut glass hurricane shades with candles from Sterling Cut Glass. The centerpieces add a very elegant look used by themselves or with fresh flowers added. An example of our centerpiece with added fresh flowers can be viewed in our wedding photos.
Q Do I have to use your complementary linens and centerpieces?
A. No. Please view our guest services for additional options available through the Drees Pavilion. You may also use outside vendors if you choose.
Q.What will my event coordinator handle for me?
A. Your event coordinator will help
ensure that you and your guests have the most pleasurable event! Your
event coordinator will make sure the room is set according your
specifications. They will set out table favors, and light candles. They
will coordinate the timeline with catering staff and entertainment, help
with guest incidentals, and collect all of your items at the end of the
event.
Q. What is the ceiling height, width, maximum capacity of the room?
A. Please view our floor plans.
Q Can I bring in my own food? Caterer?
A. No, unless it is a wedding cake, you must use one of our three approved caterers.
Q.What type of Audio Visual do you offer?
A. We have podiums, easels, flip charts and wired microphones available to use complimentary. We can facilitate any equipment needs through our partnership with Prestige Audio Visual.
Q. What is the parking capacity?
A. We have complimentary parking for 250 cars.
Q. Can I use candles for my ceremony and or reception?
A. Candles can be used as long as they are dripless and the flame is completely protected. Our staff will be happy to light your candles immediately before your event.
Q. Are there special requirements for the entertainment?
A. The facility will be available for your entertainment to "load in" two hours before your event start time. Your entertainment will have one hour after the conclusion of your event to load back out. Your entertainment must furnish their own sound system and risers if needed.
Q. When would I be able to get in the facility?
A. The Drees Pavilion will be available two hours prior to your event start time. Your Drees Pavilion event coordinator will arrange the delivery times for your vendors.
Q. Do I have to make an appointment to view the facility?
A. Yes. We can also arrange for a viewing prior to event beginnings. This will give you a first hand look at how your guests will see the room as they enter.
Q. Do I have to pay the caterer separately from the Drees Pavilion?
A. No. Your invoice from the Drees Pavilion will include the fees you have negotiated with the caterer and any other services we have facilitated on your behalf, such as audio/visual, furniture rental, valet services and etc.
Q. How are gratuities handled?
A. Gratuities are left to the client's discretion. Typically, our
clients will leave a percentage of the charge for food and beverages for
the gratuity, like in a restaurant. The gratuity will be divided among
the staff that worked your event. Feel free to add your gratuity to your
final statement, which will be prepared the week following your event.
Q. Can I reserve a date?
A. Yes, we can hold a date for you for up to two weeks. To confirm your date, we must have your deposit and rental agreement completed by the end of the two weeks.
Q. What are the deposit requirements?
A. A $1000 initial deposit is required to reserve the Drees Pavilion. $500.00 of the initial deposit is considered your nonrefundable confirmation deposit. This amount is applied directly to your account statement. The additional $500.00 of the initial deposit is considered your refundable security deposit. Your second installment will be due six months prior to your event date in the amount of 50% of your event estimate. Your third installment will be due ninety days prior to your event date for the remaining amount of 50% of your event estimate. Any remaining balance is due seven days before your event. You will be over paying your event by $500.00 including the security deposit.
Q. What are your cancellation policies?
A. Events cancelled before ninety days, forfeit their initial $500.00 non refundable confirmation deposited. Events cancelled with in 89 days of the event date will be responsible for the full event estimate.
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