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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I come tour the wedding venue?

Absolutely! Tours are by appointment only and typically last an hour. They can be conveniently booked by clicking the button below.

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What dates do you have available?

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What is the rental fee and what does that include?

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What is included in the Bride and Groom's suites?

The Bridal suite includes 4 makeup stations, dining area, living room area, changing area, wifi access, adjoining restroom and access until the ceremony begins.

The Groom's suite includes lounge area, big screen TV, pool table, dining area, wifi access, adjoining restroom and access until the ceremony beings.

Can I have alcohol at my event?

Yes. We require you use a bartending company that is insured and provides a bartender. This bartender will ensure that all North Carolina laws are being enforced and followed.  

Beer and wine only do not require a permit. If you choose to serve a signature cocktail or two that has liquor in it, a permit is required.  

No glass beer bottles.  

What is your reception capacity?

Our weekend packages are designed for 150 guests or less.  

a bride and her bridesmaids

How do I reserve a date?

We require a $1,000 non-refundable deposit to reserve your date.  

All-inclusive packages require a higher deposit and is based off of your event date and package.  These deposits range from $2000 to $3000 to secure your date.

Security Deposit

The security deposit is a separate $500 deposit that is required for all events. After your event is complete we will do a walk through and if there are no damages we will refund the security deposit by check.  If there are any discrepancies we will reach out immediately. 

When are other payments due?

Once you pay the deposit to reserve your date:

If you are within one year of your event at 9 months 50% of the remaining balance is due and 90 days before your event the final payment is due.

If you book further out then one year we split the first 50% payment into two 25% payments.  Payments schedules vary based on your booking date.  

All-inclusive payments are similar to above, but they do vary based on amount and time of booking.

Do you offer a payment plan?

We only require that your payments follow what the contract reflects.  However, if you would like to make additional payments throughout you are more than welcome to do so.  Some brides find that easier when budgeting and as we have mentioned before we are in the business of trying to make it all a little easier. 

What types of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, check, money order or cashiers check.

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Are there overnight accommodations nearby?

There are several hotel options available in surrounding towns as close as 15 miles. There are airbnb homes in the area, including one house that is adjacent to the venue and the other is just 3 minutes away.   Click the links for details about the homes and to book.     

Adjacent Airbnb House
Airbnb 2 miles away
Airbnb 9 miles away

Do you offer rehearsal time for one day events?

If you elect a one day rental a weekday rehearsal time could be added the week prior based on the availability of the venue.   We do see where a lot of couples rehearse just a few hours before the ceremony.  No special trips to the venue ahead of time and the bride just stays in hair and makeup if the couple has opted to not see each other ahead of time. There are several options we can discuss.   

Can we host our rehearsal dinner on-site?

Two day rentals can host their rehearsal dinner on-site.  In fact a lot of couples prefer to have dinner on-site because everyone is already in the same spot. This includes: 4 round tables with linens, 32 chairs, 1 buffet table with linen, 1 beverage table and trash removal. 

Do you provide linens?

 Yes, we do provide white linens, however if you prefer a color and we cannot accommodate the request we can recommend a rental company to contact.

Are there rental companies nearby?

Yes, there are rental companies nearby that rent everything you could need.

Will there be another wedding the same day?

We only rent the space to one couple per day.  Which means you get our staffs full attention for the day.  

Can our pet be a part of the day?

All pets do require approval and if approved come with some stipulations.  

Example - you may want your dog to be a part of the celebration.  If approved the dog could be part of the ceremony and photos but must remain on a leash and must have a designated caretaker that is not the bride or groom. Pets are not allowed inside our buildings.  We only allow service dogs to be inside the buildings.   

a wedding cake

Do you have a kitchen?

Yes, we have a prep kitchen available for your caterer to use as a setup area. It includes a refrigerator, a large commercial 3 compartment sink and countertop space.

Can we use any caterer we want?

We do allow you to use any vendor you want including any caterer.  We do require that your caterer name the venue as additionally insured for the day and provide us with that documentation. We also require that your caterer sets up the buffet, maintains and cleanups everything up.  If you hire a caterer that does not provide those services you will be required to hire additional venue staffing to see about those responsibilities.  

If you have booked our all-inclusive package we exclusively work with a catering company that meets all these requirements.  

Where do people park?

We have parking attendants greeting your guests as soon as they arrive on the property.  There is a large grassy area near the entrance with a plank fence and we start parking there.  All guests are parked so that they can leave with ease whenever they are ready and there is plenty of lighting if guests are leaving after dark.  Photo of parking below.

What kinds of tables do you have?

Primarily our seating is made up of round tables that seat up to 8 guests. We do have some 6' and 8' rectangular tables that are used for buffet tables, gift tables, bridal party seating, etc. 


What happens if it rains?

We like to joke that it only rains when we aren't having events around here, but realistically that is just not the case.  In the event it rains or has rained a tremendous amount we just move the festivities inside the reception space.  This space does lend itself to be a great backdrop and most importantly it doesn't cost you anything extra.  This will become a shared space that will host the ceremony and the reception.  We do have the back porch to the suites and the barn available for your guests to have a cocktail hour while you finish up photos and our staff will move and adjust furniture for the reception. If you have 100 guests or less we can set the ceremony site up on the back porch of the barn.  This allows you to still have the view as your background.

We are getting married somewhere else. Does that change the price?

Actually it does change the price.  We offer up to a $500 discount if you do not have a ceremony at the venue and you are only using the grounds for your reception. Some dates do not qualify for the discount.  Inquire for details.    

View from above

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Look how easy it is to park and navigate the venue.

See how close that AIRBNB is?  

Perfect place to wake up on your wedding day.

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3792 Cheatham Ford Road, Hiddenite, NC 28636, US

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