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What an exciting day! You have worked so hard to make your day special. You've got a lot on your shoulders today and could probably use all the help you can get. Did you know that most damage is caused by friends and family who are helping with the setup process? Most couples hire planners or event managers so if you're trying to do everything yourself or with

What are they and how do they work? Every venue charges a fee which they will use in case of damages or any other incurred expenses that the client may or may not have control of. Many times damages come from their vendors, guests or unattended children. Sometimes damages come from family members who are setting up or taking down at the end of the night. This post can give you a great idea of some of the charges that are incurred by you or your guests and could help avoid bei

There are tons of questions that many couples don't even think to consider. Many times, we see couples attend an open house just to look at decor unaware that there's so much more to planning a wedding than centerpieces and decor. On wedding day, they are completely overwhelmed. Although we just rent the space, your certified coordinator or event manager will be the one to look to for a picture perfect day. Here are a few things that she should be aware of. Do you know where

Did you know that statistically, most venue damage will come from helpers who are setting up for the event? It seems couples are never the ones who damage the venue but, instead it's their helpers who are setting up for the day or taking down at the end of the evening. Simply communicating with your helpers on what is allowed or not allowed can save you thousands of dollars in damage to the facility. Your incurred expenses fee is only 400.00 and in no way can cover things lik

Some venues are flexible and others go so far as to require only certified licensed professionals. They also require security guards, a bartender and so on. At the Belvedere, we are very flexible and have an open vendor policy which means you are free to hire the vendor of your choice. And of course all venues have rules. We lovingly call ours the "I Do's And The I Do Not's". The reservation agreement refers to some of our policies. If you'd like, you can review it by logging

Here's a sample list of things to bring. Your wedding planner will have a complete list of items for you to bring but, this is just a recommendation list from the venue. 1. Paper Towels: If you're bringing your own food, you'll want to bring paper towels. Don't count on the venue's restroom towels since these will be used for your guests to wash their hands. 2. Trash Bags: The venue provides starter bags for the trash cans. Your caterer might bring a few with her but, it's b

As a DIY venue, you'll be responsible for providing all of the services for your event. If a toilet backs up or if you lose power in the building, will you know what to do? Is your wedding planner aware of how to handle these situations and is this a part of her job description? Print out the check list and attend an open house so you'll know what to do in an emergency. We're seeing more couples visit the venue just to look at decorations. We often hear couples say, "Oh, we w

Wow...What a party and what a mess! At the end of the evening, when the bubbly is gone and your guests have gone home, the wedding night clean up begins. Some vendors refer to this as break down, some refer to it tear down. Either way, it’s important to know what to do. What happens and who does it will depend entirely on you. Here’s the checklist that is mentioned in your online planner. It's a great article to refer back to if needed. This is just a checklist to print fo

That's awesome! If you have questions, let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Our hours are Monday-Wednesday 10am til 4pm. We are closed Thursday through Sunday for events. If you have questions about your package, send an email. You can also call and leave a voicemail but, due to the amount of spam and robo calls, and the number of events at the venue, emails are preferred. With emails, you can cc your wedding planner. They will appreciate being kept in the loop. You can f

We covered so much in the initial tour. We know it can be hard to remember everything we talked about. To avoid any confusion, we decided to create a blog covering some of the most commonly asked questions about the venue and our policies. Have a question? Call your wedding planner or see if we've answered it here. If you don't see the answer, review your contract. Still no answer? Send us a quick email. We will find the answer for you. We want the planning process to be as

Wow...What a party and what a mess! At the end of the evening, when the bubbly is gone and your guests have gone home, the wedding night clean up begins. Some vendors refer to this as break down, some refer to it tear down. Either way, it’s important to know what to do. What happens and who does it will depend entirely on you. Here’s a list of all the items that need to be taken care of and what typically happens. If you hire a full service caterer, they typically will help

Daffodil Hill Venue is one of the most flexible venues in the area when it comes to providing your own services. You’re welcome to bring your own refreshments or hire a professional caterer. Most of our events hire a professional for these types of events. If you choose not to hire a full service licensed caterer, you'll be responsible for following the Catering Guidelines as though you were a caterer. Since most weddings are professionally catered, we’ve provided a small pre

Your venue is booked! So, you're asking, what's next? You're venue is reserved, Yay! When booking your other vendors, you'll now have a date and location for them when you inquire about their services. This is one of the first things they will ask. Decor We have decor to pick from or design/personalize something yourself. Our decor is absolutely free to use however it varies and is unpredictable as to what's in inventory. Sometimes things get damaged, dirty or misplaced and