The Bride Guide

Cooper’s Ridge FAQ

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What can we help with?

General

What is the rental fee for Cooper’s Ridge?

What does the rental fee include?

Are there any hidden fees?

What is the building capacity?

What dates are available?

Is there a deposit? When are the additional payments due?

How do I reserve a date?

My preferred dates are unavailable. Do you have a cancellation waiting list?

Do I need to schedule a tour or can I just stop by?

Is there a food and beverage, or guest count minimum?

Do we have to utilize your caterers and other preferred vendors?

Do we have to utilize your bar service or can we bring in outside alcohol?

What type of tables do you offer?

Do you provide table linens, cups, silverware, etc?

We plan to have our ceremony offsite, or only plan to have our ceremony at Cooper’s Ridge. Does your fee change?

Will there be another wedding the same day?

Are there overnight accommodations nearby?

What happens in case of rain?

Is any decor included in the rental price or is that an extra charge?

Do you include a “wedding day coordinator?”

What time will I have access to the venue to decorate?

What form of payment does Cooper’s Ridge accept?

What is your parking like?

Catering

What are our catering options at Cooper’s Ridge?

Does Cooper’s Ridge handle the catering orders for these caterers, or do I work with the caterer directly?

Planning

What wedding planning details are often overlooked?

How far in advance do you need our final headcount?

Are candles allowed?

Can we get married somewhere else on the farm other than the venue building or patio?

We are using a rental company. Can they drop items off or pick them up outside of the rental period?

What time does the music need to end?

What time do you suggest we start the ceremony?

How will the tables, chairs, etc. be arranged for my sized event?

If we choose the one day option, will we be able to access the location early to rehearse our ceremony?

Can we have fireworks on the property?

Can vehicles be left overnight?

Setup & Day-of

What is the event clean-up process?

Are outside snacks and trays permitted?