As we are very close to an airport, Chinese sky lanterns and fireworks are not permitted. However, if you would like to do a sparkler send off or use a cold spark machine, we welcome them to be used outside.
Since we frequently book Friday weddings, all rehearsals take place on the Thursday prior to your wedding date, unless you book a package that includes Friday.
Saturday weddings and events require a minimum of 125 guests. Friday OR Sunday wedding require a minimum of 75 guests. Maximum occupancy at The Willow is 350 seated guests.
Our fireplace mantel is 14.5 feet wide, 2 feet deep.
We are happy to assist with turning on candles, moving a sign from the ceremony to reception, or moving a floral piece from the ceremony site to the reception. All other setup, including centerpieces, gift/card table, guestbook, ceremony décor, etc are your responsibility.
Yes, all ceremonies begin at 4pm. The option to purchase extra time is available.
Battery powered candles are welcome. We do not allow lit candles or open flames.
Depending on the specific weather situation, the patio is “plan B,” if possible. Otherwise, guests will be seated at their assigned tables and your ceremony will take place in front of the fireplace in the ballroom.
Yes, you are able to rent the side room at the coast of $195 for 5 hours. The side room is great for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and farewell brunches.
If you have purchased the Ceremony Site at The Willow, access to the Bridal Suite begins at 10am. If you need to access the Bridal Suite earlier, access may begin at 8am at $75 per hour up until 10am. If your ceremony is taking place offsite, the Bridal Suite is available at the cost of $375 with access beginning at 10am. Access to the Bridal Suite concludes at 9pm.
You are responsible to pay a security deposit of $500.00 no less than thirty (30) days prior to your event.
You will be refunded this deposit ten (10) business days after your event unless damage is sustained, additional cleanup is required or the event runs over the allotted time.
Saturday weddings and events require a minimum of 125 guests. Friday OR Sunday wedding require a minimum of 75 guests. Maximum occupancy at The Willow is 350 seated guests.
To protect our venue, nothing may be applied or adhered to the walls or ceiling that could cause damage, including tape, tacks, nails, hooks, or command strips. Glitter, confetti, and sequins are strictly prohibited. Additionally, real open-flame candles are not allowed at The Willow.
We are a pet-friendly venue and we welcome trained, well-behaved pets in our ceremony areas and non-food/beverage spaces during your ceremony and cocktail hour. Certified service animals are permitted.
The Willow offers exclusive bar packages through The Fifth and does not offer a BYOB option.
All food must be contracted through Flair of Country Catering & Event Planning for all events hosted at The Willow. No outside food is permitted.
The Willow provides an on-site wedding coordinator who will work with you throughout the planning process to ensure your wedding day is seamless and stress-free.
You are allotted a one hour rehearsal. All ceremony rehearsals take place on the Thursday before the wedding, unless you have booked Friday. In order to honor the exclusivity of other couples, the exact time for the wedding rehearsal cannot be scheduled until thirty (30) days prior to your event.
All payments are non-refundable, non-transferrable should you choose to cancel or reschedule your event. The date you booked can not be transferred or sold to another person in the event you choose to cancel or reschedule.
In the event of a natural disaster that renders The Willow to be unsuitable for your event deemed by venue management, the amount paid can be applied to a future event date. If you should elect not to re-book, no refund will be provided. The Willow encourages clients to purchase event insurance to offset this risk.
Your venue fee must be paid in full 90 days prior to your event. Catering and bar packages are an additional invoice handled by Flair of Country Catering and The Fifth.
Yes. Your deposit is 25% of the venue package that you choose (ie Saturday package – $6,995; 25% is $1748.75).
