Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes we do!  87% of couples choose the All Inclusive Package because it Stress Free, Customizable, and less expensive than most DIY Weddings. Find more info on our All Inclusive Weddings Page

We want to make sure that our couples are able to reserve their date with confidence, so bookings are on a first come first serve basis. 

  • Ceremony outside: 200 
  • Ceremony inside: 250 
  • Reception style (standing): 275 
  • Banquet style (seated): 250 
  • The maximum number of guests is dependent upon the room layout. Contact us to discuss your needs!  

Guest capacity is regulated by state and local government mandates, and may change based on new guidelines and restrictions. Contact Hearth House for current occupancy rates 

Venue rental rates range from $3,000 – $6,000 depending on the day of the week and month. View Our Rates & Inclusions Here!  

The venue rental rate includes: use of Hearth House Venue, use of Cottage and Lounge for day-of prep, farmhouse tables, additional tables, wooden cross back chairs, sound system with 4 wireless microphones (not for band or DJ), 82 inch flat screen TV and venue manager. 

Chair & table inventory included and available to you: 

  • (25) 5 Foot Round Tables – Need linens 
  • (1) 4 Foot Round Tables – Need linens 
  • (2) 6 Foot Banquet Tables – Need linens 
  • (7) Whiskey Barrel Cocktail Tables – No linen necessary 
  • (3) Whiskey Barrel Trash Cans 
  • (4) 9 Foot Farmhouse Tables 
  • (1) 7 Foot Farmhouse Table – Sweetheart Table 
  • (280) Crossback Wood Chairs 
  • (4) Wood Benches – Seats 5 to 7 People 
  • (6) Rolling Granite Carts 
  • (1) Double Sided Granite Display Cart 
  • (1) Granite Bar Front 
  • (25) 5 Foot Round Tables – Need linens 
  • (1) 4 Foot Round Tables – Need linens 
  • (2) 6 Foot Banquet Tables – Need linens 
  • (7) Whiskey Barrel Cocktail Tables – No linen necessary 
  • (3) Whiskey Barrel Trash Cans 
  • (4) 9 Foot Farmhouse Tables 
  • (1) 7 Foot Farmhouse Table – Sweetheart Table 
  • (280) Crossback Wood Chairs 
  • (4) Wood Benches – Seats 5 to 7 People 
  • (6) Rolling Granite Carts 
  • (1) Double Sided Granite Display Cart 
  • (1) Granite Bar Front 

Your full-service caterer must agree to be at the venue 3 hours prior to guest arrival to set up tables and chairs, and stay one hour after to tear down, clean up, and remove trash from the premises. 

Of course you do… but you may not want one, so we only require that you hire a professional, insured, day of coordinator. You’ll thank us later. 

  • Yes, we require: 
  • Liability Insurance: (with host bar coverage) It’s inexpensive and protects you. 
  •  $1,000 Refundable Security/Performance Deposit 
  • Optional additions:  
  • Extra Venue Access Hours: $300/hour 
  • Extra Service Staff: If you mistakenly hire a caterer that does not meet Hearth House Venue’s Catering Requirements, you will need to hire additional service staff for the day from our approved catering service provider. We require one service staff per 30 guests. 
  • Trash Removal: If your Caterer does not remove all trash from the premises, $100 will be deducted from your security deposit. 
  • *All food, beverage, decor, entertainment, etc. are arranged and paid for by the client.  

No. The system is not designed to handle the wattage required by a DJ or live band. 

DIY Option: This is an additional cost

All Inclusive Option: This is included in our AIP package!

Yes!

Chair & table inventory included and available to you: 

  • (25) 5 Foot Round Tables – Need linens 
  • (1) 4 Foot Round Tables – Need linens 
  • (2) 6 Foot Banquet Tables – Need linens 
  • (7) Whiskey Barrel Cocktail Tables – No linen necessary 
  • (3) Whiskey Barrel Trash Cans 
  • (4) 9 Foot Farmhouse Tables 
  • (1) 7 Foot Farmhouse Table – Sweetheart Table 
  • (280) Crossback Wood Chairs 
  • (4) Wood Benches – Seats 5 to 7 People 
  • (6) Rolling Granite Carts 
  • (1) Double Sided Granite Display Cart 
  • (1) Granite Bar Front 

Please! Contact an event specialist for additional information regarding expectations and requirements 

  • As far as food goes, we are super flexible. You can choose one of our trusted preferred caterers or introduce us to a new one for our approval. 
  1. Full Service Caterer A Full Service Caterer is required, not only to provide and serve food, they take care of bussing tables, attend to guests needs throughout the event, set up and clean up, and take the trash with them, as per venue caterer policy. If you select a caterer that is not on our Preferred List, the caterer must contact us, Send a New Vendor Application, and be approved by Hearth House before you book them. 
  1. Limited Service Caterer Limited Service Caterers are not allowed at Hearth House as they only bring in the food and don’t stay to serve it or clean it up, or set up the tables and chairs, or remove trash. If a Limited Service Caterer is mistakenly hired, Hearth House approved service staff must be hired and paid for by the client so to meet catering requirements.  The service staff must work for a company with a Retail Food License. 
  1. Supply Your Own Food Food must be supplied and served by a full-service caterer with a Retail Food License.  Clients can supply desserts/cake but the caterer must serve all food. 

Yes. The catering area is equipped with counter space, a sink, and a pass-through bar. 

Yes, we do it all the time. 

No. Cooking is not permitted in the building. There is a catering staging area designed for professional caterers who bring their own refrigeration and warming ovens. 

No, request that your caterer or bar service provide the ice for you. 

  • Yes. An affordable liability policy is required. Hearth House Venue requires a certificate of liability insurance naming Hearth House Venue as additional insured. You can go through our partner site, Event Helper to purchase your Policy.  
  • 1. Level of Coverage. $2 million of general aggregate and $1 million per occurrence. 
  • 2. Host Liquor Coverage. We require this if any alcohol will or may be served at your event. 

You are welcome to decorate Hearth House yourself. Just submit your plan to Hearth House for approval. Please note, Hearth House Venue does not supply Ladders or Equipment.

Yes. Included is the use of the In-House Sound System which includes: 

  •  2 Handheld & 2 Lapel Microphones for Indoor use 
  • Large Flat Screen TV/Monitor 
  • Sound System which a band or DJ cannot plug into.  
  • The audio coverage includes our outdoor wedding Courtyard, Patio, and Terrace. 

No. The Lounge and The Cottage are included and standard access time is 10:00am unless otherwise noted during your booking process. 

No. These will either need to be rented or brought in by your caterer. 

50% of the Total Venue Rental Fee is due when signing the contract. The remaining 50% balance will be due the following 30 days from the initial deposit unless other arrangements have been made with the Venue. Then, the $1,000 refundable security deposit will be due 30 days prior to your event. 

  • Yes! Depending on the day of the week you book, hours vary. Here is a breakdown of the hours each day: 
  • 12 Hour Rental (at least 3 hours of setup, up to an 8 hour event, 1 hour strike) 
  • 10 Hour Rental (at least 3 hours of setup, up to a 6 hour event, 1 hour strike) 
  • At minimum, we require the above hours. However, you can use the remaining hours towards your event or more prep time. It is up to you! 

At Hearth House Venue we want you to make the day unique and just how you have always envisioned your day! I.E. you can do the ceremony where you want, skip the cake cutting, not have assigned seating, or have a 3-hour dance part. It is truly up to you! 

Yes, we have a dedicated parking lot at the venue with limited spots. Additional parking can be found on surrounding streets and in public parking lots close to the venue. Refer to our Parking Map Here!  

Unfortunately no. However, ask your venue contact for some other fun Grand Exit ideas! 

  • You will have access to the following inventory: 
  • (25) 5 foot round tables – Need linens 
  • (1) 4 foot round tables – Need linens 
  • (2) 6 foot banquet tables – Need linens 
  • (6) Whiskey Barrel Cocktail Tables – No Linen Necessary 
  • (3) Whiskey Barrel Trash Cans 
  • (4) 9 Foot Farmhouse Tables 
  • (1) 7 Foot Farmhouse Table 
  • (280) Crossback Wooden Chairs 
  • (4) Wood Benches – Seats 5 to 7 People 
  • (6) Rolling Granite Carts 
  • (1) Double Sided Granite Display Cart 
  • (1) Granite Rolling Bar Front 

Candles can be on-site as long as they are contained! This can be in a votive, glass cylinder, lantern, etc. The flame must be lower than the surface of the container. No open flame taper candles are allowed, they must be in a container if you wish to light them. 

  • What is my plan B when it comes to weather 
  • Are tables, chairs & other decor included in the pricing?  
  • What requirements are there when it comes to vendors? 
  • What are the payment options?  
  • What (if any) roles does the venue play in the planning process?  
  • Yes! If you booked DIY, you can bring in your own Alcohol to have your hired Bar Service Provider to serve.  
  • Important Note, we do not allow Cash Bars at Hearth House Venue. All Bar Service must be hosted!  
  • If you book the AIP, you can order your liquor through the Inclusive Bar Service Providers partner. They make it easy for you by figuring out your quantities and delivering the order! The other option you have is to opt in to provide your own liquor and bring it in the day of your event.  

 

If you are a Bride or Groom, typically whomever is walking you down the aisle will drive you in their personal car, to the Venue. If weather allows for it, we love the photos we get back from Photographers, when the bridal party walks to the Venue. Take it all in before we get you down the aisle!  

Yes. Midnight the party must come to an end so that your Vendor Team can strike and be off the premises by 1:00am.  

The maximum number of hours is 6 hours. If you want a longer party, we suggest doing an after party at an off-site location!  

Yes! You are welcome to bring in food and alcohol during the getting ready stages of the day. We kindly ask that once your hired Bar Service Provider arrives on-site, that all Liquor is put away. We ask this because once they arrive on-site, they are responsible for anyone consuming Liquor.  

  • We welcome pets on-site for the Ceremony and Post-Ceremony for Photos. We do require that the animal is on a leash at all times and is properly managed by a dog handler of your choice.  
  • Note: Animals are not allowed in the Venue, Cottage, Lounge or Family Room and cannot be crated/left unattended during the event.  
  • We suggest you hire an animal sitter that can come to the Venue to pick up the animal and take them off-site. That way no one from the Family needs to leave the party!  
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