Rave! Events - Wedding Guide by NC State Campus Enterprises

RAVE! EVENTS

WEDDING GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS FACILITY RENTALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

WEDDING CEREMONIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

REHEARSAL DINNERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

WEDDING RECEPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

BAR OPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

AN EXPERIENCE YOU WILL RAVE! ABOUT

From your rehearsal dinner to the final send-off, Rave! Events at NC State is delighted to collaborate with you on every detail of your most cherished celebrations. At both the Park Alumni Center and Lonnie Poole Golf Course our team of experienced planners, chefs and wedding professionals will guide you through the preparation process and day-of arrangements for your event so you can focus on enjoying your special occasion.

FACILITY RENTALS Venue rental fee is based on a four-hour event duration for receptions and rehearsal dinners. The Park Alumni Center can either host your reception or your ceremony and reception while Lonnie Poole Golf Course is equipped to host rehearsal dinners. Pricing below depicts the cost for either a rehearsal dinner or reception and does not include ceremony rental fees.

SATURDAY + SUNDAY Park Alumni Center, Great Reception

Lonnie Poole Golf Course, Terrace Dining Room

External Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 Alumni Association. . . . . . . . . . . $1,800 State Club Member. . . . . . . . . . . $1,200

External Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 Alumni Association. . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 State Club Member. . . . . . . . . . . $1,000

FRIDAY Park Alumni Center, Great Reception

Lonnie Poole Golf Course, Terrace Dining Room

External Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 Alumni Association. . . . . . . . . . . $900 State Club Member. . . . . . . . . . . $750

External Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 Alumni Association. . . . . . . . . . . $500 State Club Member. . . . . . . . . . . $500

Included in your facility rental: banquet chairs, eight cocktail tables, sixty-inch round tables as well as six-foot rectangular tables. Your Rave! Event sales coordinator will create a custom room diagram for your event.

RECEPTION ENHANCEMENTS Chiavari Chairs: $8 .00/Chair Includes delivery, choice of chair color and cushion color Uplight Package: $600 .00 Includes twelve LED lights, your choice of color, decorative covers and set-up Personalized Monogram "Gobo" : $250 .00 Work with our technician to create a personalized monogram that will be projected onto the dance floor

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VENUE RENTALS Whether you envision an indoor or outdoor ceremony, Rave! Events offers a variety of options that can be custom fitted to suit your needs. 100 -150 guests. . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,800 50 -100 guests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 Under 50 guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 Ceremonies may only be booked in conjunction with a reception. Hosting your ceremony will provide one additional hour to your total reservation time.

OUTDOOR ACCOMMODATIONS Our outdoor options will include a weather backup location, white garden or mahagony chairs, and a rehearsal practice site on the day prior to the ceremony. The outdoor backup location for the Park Alumni Center is located on the second floor in the Chancellor's Reception room and seats 100 guests at maximum capacity.

CEREMONY REHEARSAL Rehearsals may be scheduled around other events in available space. While every effort will be made to provide the exact ceremony space for your rehearsal; it is not guaranteed. Rehearsals are restricted to one hour and must begin at the scheduled time.

DRESSING FOR THE CEREMONY Bride and groom suites will be made available for the wedding party beginning three hours before the ceremony. If you are having your ceremony at the Park Alumni Center, separate rooms will be provided for your wedding party to dress and prepare on the third floor. No outside alcohol is permitted in the bride or groom suites, however, if you are interested in adding a beer and wine package please speak to your sales coordinator. Soda and water will be provided for refreshment.

REHEARSAL DINNERS

Each rehearsal dinner package is based on a three-hour event, one cocktail hour plus two hours for dinner and toasting. All Rave! Events rehearsal dinner packages include: »» Flatware, glass and china »» Table linens, napkins, overlays and underlays. Floor-length linens available in black, white and ivory. Overlays available in black, white, Ivory and red. Napkins available in black, white, ivory, and red. »» Three votive candles per guest table »» Screen and projector for slideshows »» Private menu tasting and planning meeting with your Rave! sales coordinator. Menu tastings include two hors d'oeuvres and two entree samples for four guests.

SKYLINE PLATED: $55.00/PERSON »» Choice of two passed hors d’oeuvres »» Choice of one plated salad »» Duet Plated Entrée: Petite filet with an aged port wine glaze and jumbo lump crab-stuffed shrimp, topped with a Madagascar vanilla bean beurre blanc »» Fresh rolls and butter »» Dessert du jour »» Iced water, iced tea and premium coffee

ALUMNI BUFFET: $55.00/PERSON »» »» »» »» »» »»

Choice of two passed hors d’oeuvres Choice of one plated salad Buffet with choice of two entrées and two side items Fresh rolls and butter Dessert du jour Iced water, iced tea and premium coffee

Above pricing does not include 20% service charge and State of North Carolina sales tax.

WEDDING RECEPTIONS

We have created several reception packages to meet your needs. Each package is based on a fourhour reception; a cocktail hour plus three hours of dinner and dancing. All Rave! Events wedding packages include: »» Flatware, glass and china »» Table linens, napkins, overlays and underlays. Floor-length linens available in black, white and ivory. Overlays available in black, white, Ivory and red. Napkins available in black, white, ivory, and red. »» Three votive candles per guest table plus votives for the perimeter ledge »» Cake cutting service »» Screen and projector for slideshows »» Private menu tasting and planning meeting with your Rave! sales coordinator. Menu tastings include four hors d'oeuvres and four entree samples for four guests. »» Champagne toast

CENTENNIAL BUFFET: $75.00/PERSON »» »» »» »» »»

Choice of two passed hors d’oeuvres and one display for cocktail hour Choice of one plated salad or soup Buffet with choice of three entrées and three side items Fresh rolls and butter Iced water, iced tea and premium coffee

THE POINT PLATED: $75.00/PERSON »» »» »» »» »»

Choice of two passed hors d’oeuvres and one display for cocktail hour Choice of one soup or plated salad Choice of three pre-selected plated entrées served with starch and vegetable Fresh rolls and butter Iced water, iced tea and premium coffee

HOLIDAY HALL RECEPTION: $80.00/PERSON »» Choice of three passed hors d’oeuvres for cocktail hour »» Choice of two displays, one station and one chef attended station »» Iced water, iced tea and premium coffee Above pricing does not include 20% service charge and State of North Carolina sales tax.

HORS D’OEUVRES Cold »» »» »» »»

Seared yellowfin tuna and avocado spoon drizzled with ponzu sauce Olive tapenade and herbed goat cheese crostini Mozzarella caprese canapé drizzled with balsamic reduction and fresh basil Classic shrimp cocktail

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Veggie egg rolls served with a sweet Thai chili sauce NC country ham slider with a honey sugar glaze Soy and sake marinated chicken satays Black bean cakes Herbed goat cheese-stuffed mushrooms Southwest chicken phyllo cups with a cilantro citronette Spanakopita wedges Baked Brie and apple butter crostini Mini crab cakes with remoulade Bacon-wrapped scallops

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DISPLAYS »» »» »» »»

Seasonal Fresh Fruit: Farmers’ market fresh fruit and berries Gourmet Cheese: Served with artisan breads and fruit garnish Antipasto: Aged meats, cheeses and marinated vegetables with rustic bread Marinated Grilled Vegetables: Squash, zucchini and bell peppers with roasted red pepper hummus and asiago pita chips »» Shrimp & Andouille Dip: Creamy mixture of cheese with shrimp and andouille sausage

PLATED SALADS »» House Salad: Mixed greens, shaved cucumbers, grape tomatoes, carrots, and balsamic vinaigrette »» Romaine Caesar Salad: Classic Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and parsley garlic croutons »» Wedge Salad: Served with bacon and traditional blue cheese dressing »» Spinach and Arugula Salad: Strawberries, artichoke hearts and feta with a honey poppy seed dressing »» Caprese Salad: Fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil with balsamic dressing

SOUPS »» Fresh Tomato Bisque »» Corn Chowder

BUFFET ENTRÉES Poultry »» Chicken Forestiere: Oven-roasted boneless chicken breast drizzled with a rich mushroom ragu garnished with wild rice and fresh chives »» Chicken Supreme: Herb-marinated boneless chicken breast topped with applewood smoked bacon and wild mushrooms, garnished with a velvety supreme sauce and finished with a blend of sharp cheddar and mozzarella »» Mediterranean Chicken: Za’atar-dusted chicken breast, roasted and drizzled with a robust olive, artichoke and tomato sauce finished with wild rice and toasted sesame seeds »» Blackened Chicken: Boneless and garnished with a green onion basmati rice then topped with a sweet corn and ancho chili béchamel sauce Pork »» Roasted Pork Loin: Drizzled with a roasted jus on a bed of wild rice and topped with crispy shallots and garden parsley »» Coca-Cola-brined Pork Loin: Topped with a local strawberry jam and garnished with a couscous primavera »» Pork tenderloin: Coffee and chili rubbed, accompanied with a grilled mango salsa Beef »» Beef Medallions: Char-grilled and finished with a bourbon shallot sauce and topped with crispy shallots »» Flank Steak: Marinated in ginger and garlic then charred and sliced over a bed of shallot green beans and drizzled with a teriyaki glaze »» Boneless Short Ribs: Served over smoked Gouda mac and cheese with roasted root vegetables Seafood »» Shrimp and Grits: Sautéed shrimp with andouille sausage, peppers and onions served with creamy cheesy grits »» Atlantic Salmon: Pan roasted and garnished with a wild rice blend, then finished with a dill béchamel sauce »» Bourbon Salmon: Pan seared and finished with a house made glaze Vegetarian »» Vegetable Ratatouille: Sauté of fresh eggplant, squash, peppers, onion and tomato »» Three Cheese Tortellini: sun-dried tomato pesto cream and wilted spinach »» Vegetable Tagine: Moroccan spiced vegetables with orange-scented quinoa

BUFFET SIDES »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »»

Whipped sweet potatoes Mashed Yukon gold potatoes Herb-roasted red bliss potatoes Smoked Gouda mac and cheese with bacon Couscous primavera Wild rice Green onion basmati rice Mixed seasonal vegetables Grilled vegetables Citrus asparagus Green beans

PLATED ENTRÉES »» Chicken Forestiere: Oven-roasted boneless chicken breast drizzled with a rich mushroom ragu garnished with wild rice and fresh chives »» Chicken Supreme: Herb-marinated boneless chicken breast topped with applewood smoked bacon and wild mushrooms, garnished with a velvety supreme sauce and finished with a blend of sharp cheddar and mozzarella »» Blackened Chicken: Boneless and garnished with a green onion basmati rice then topped with a sweet corn and ancho chili béchamel sauce »» Chicken Wellington: Boneless chicken breast with mushrooms and a velouté sauce wrapped in a crispy pastry served with wild rice »» Coca-Cola-brined Pork Loin: Topped with a local strawberry jam and garnished with a couscous primavera »» Pork tenderloin: Coffee and chili rubbed, accompanied with a grilled mango salsa »» Bone-in Pork Chop: Au poivre crusted topped with a tomato caper chardonnay sauce »» Beef Medallions: Char-grilled and finished with a bourbon shallot sauce and topped with crispy shallots »» Boneless Short Ribs: Cabernet braised on a bed of fresh egg pasta with green peas and finished with a rich root vegetable glace »» Shrimp and Grits: Sautéed shrimp with andouille sausage, peppers and onions served with creamy cheesy grits »» Atlantic Salmon: Pan roasted and garnished with a wild rice blend, then finished with a dill béchamel sauce »» Mushroom Ravioli: Served with sautéed greens and a sage Madeira sauce

STATIONS Avocado Bar »» Ripe hass avocados with assorted toppings to include, charred mango salsa, black-eyed pea salad, chicken mole, coarse ground sea salt and fresh lime juice Potato Bar »» Whipped NC sweet potatoes and Yukon gold mashed potatoes. With assorted toppings to include; brown sugar, spiced pecans, sour cream, bacon, chives, cheddar cheese Salad Bar »» Romaine and baby spinach with assorted toppings to include: grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, parmesan, bacon, shredded carrots, sliced mushrooms, cucumbers, grape tomatoes and croutons. Accompanied by ranch and balsamic dressings Southern Inspiration Station »» Black-eyed pea hummus, house-made pimento cheese and warm cheesy cauliflower served with assorted crackers and asiago pita chips

CHEF ATTENDED STATIONS The Chancellor »» Carved tenderloin or prime rib: Served with yeast rolls and horseradish crème, chipotle shrimp and grilled asparagus The North Carolinian »» Carved apple-brined roasted turkey: Served with shrimp and grits, buttermilk biscuits, smoked Gouda mac and cheese, steamed green beans The Raleigh »» Carved Asian marinated flank steak: Served with sriracha mayo, yeast rolls, chicken supreme and grilled vegetables The Park »» Carved coffee and chili roasted pork loin: Served with cheese tortellini topped with a lobster rose cream sauce, garlic and lemon broccoli, accompanied by rustic bread

CHILDREN'S MENUS Children are always welcome at the Park Alumni Center and Lonnie Poole Golf Course. If the wedding party is to include children, we will offer a special menu for them to enjoy. For children 3 – 11 years of age, we charge $ 18.95. Meals for children under the age of 3 are complementary.

VENDOR MEALS It is customary to provide a meal for those vendors whose services are provided during your event. We charge $18.95 per meal. Please provide any dietary restrictions with final count.

HOWLING COW ICE CREAM STATION: $5.95/PERSON Choice of chocolate or vanilla ice cream. May choose both for 100+ guests. Toppings include nuts, chocolate syrup, caramel, sprinkles, and whipped cream. Station is self-service. If you would like staff to scoop the ice cream for your guests one may be provided for $15.00/hour. 13

BAR OPTIONS

Rave! Events offers four bar packages from which to choose. Prices are listed on a per person basis, but must be planned for all guests in your party. The bar will supply your selected beer, wine, liquor, soft drinks, and bottled water for your guests to enjoy. With each liquor package, standard mixers and sodas are included, as well as a champagne toast for all guests. Guests under 21 years of age will be charged $9.95. Hosted packages are based on a 2.5 hour block. Bartender fees are included in the listed costs for bar packages.

BEER AND WINE PACKAGE $20.00 Extend this classic package for an additional hour for $10 per guest. Select three domestic and two imported beers Domestic: Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob, Michelob Ultra,Yuengling, Coors Light and Miller Lite Premium: Amstel Light, Heineken, Fat Tire, Stella, Blue Moon, Corona and Corona Light Select two white and two red wines Choose your whites from our house wine selection that includes: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio,White Zinfandel, and Sparkling Brut Choose your reds from our house wine selection that include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir

CLASSIC LIQUOR PACKAGE $30.00 Extend this Classic Liquor Package for an additional hour for $15 per guest. Smirnoff Vodka, Cutty Sark Scotch, Jim Beam Bourbon, Beefeaters Gin, Seagram’s 7 Whiskey, Cuervo Gold Tequila and Bacardi Silver Rum. Plus your selection of domestic and imported beers and classic house wines

PREMIUM LIQUOR PACKAGE $40.00 Extend this Premium Liquor Package for an additional hour for $20 per guest. Absolut Vodka. Dewars White Label Scotch, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Tanqueray Gin, Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Cuervo 1800 Tequila and Captain Morgan’s Spice Rum, plus your selection of domestic and imported beers and classic house wines

ULTRA PREMIUM LIQUOR PACKAGE $50.00 Extend this Ultra Premium Liquor Package for an additional hour for $25 per guest. Grey Goose Vodka, Glenlivet 12-year-old Scotch, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Crown Royal Whiskey, Patrón Silver Tequila and Myer’s Dark Rum, plus your selection of domestic and imported beers and classic house wines

Bartending services are required for all events when alcohol is being served. For cash or consumption bars, the bartender fee is $50 per hour, per bartender, based on a three (3) hour minimum. We require one bartender per 50 guests.

CONSUMPTION House Liquor Bar $6.50 per drink Smirnoff Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Cutty Sark Scotch, Cuervo Gold Tequila, Bacardi Silver Rum, Seagram’s 7 Whiskey, Jim Beam Bourbon Includes three (3) domestic and two (2) imported beers and two (2) white and two (2) red house wines »» Domestic Beer - $3.50 »» Imported Beer - $4.00 »» House Wines - $22.00 per bottle Premium Liquor Bar $8.00 per drink Absolut Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Dewar’s White Label Scotch, Cuervo 1800 Tequila, Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum, Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Maker’s Mark Bourbon Includes three (3) domestic and two (2) imported beers and two (2) white and two (2) red house wines »» Domestic Beer - $3.25 »» Imported Beer - $4.00 »» House Wines - $22.00 per bottle Ultra-Premium $9.50 per drink Grey Goose Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, The Glenlivet 12 year Scotch, Patrón Silver Tequila, Myer’s Dark Rum, Crown Royal Whiskey, Woodford Reserve Bourbon Includes three (3) domestic and two (2) imported beers and two (2) white and two (2) red house wines »» Domestic Beer : $3.50 »» Imported Beer : $4.00 »» House Wines : $22.00 per bottle

CASH – Inclusive of tax and 20% gratuity House Liquor Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00 per drink Premium Liquor Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 per drink Ultra-Premium Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00 per drink Domestic Beer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.50 per bottle Imported Beer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 per bottle House Wine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00 per glass Soda / Juice / Bottled Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00 per drink

Signature Drinks You also have the option to offer a special "Signature Drink" to your guests. Please ask your Rave! sales coordinator for details. Additionally, if you would prefer a specific beverage let your coordinator know and Rave! Events will make arrangements to provide on the day of the event. Special Order Beer and Wines You may wish to have a special beer or wine served at your wedding reception. If possible, we will order the item through one of our purveyors, and we are happy to place a special order for you. Your Rave! Wedding coordinator will help you determine the number of cases needed to serve your event. You will be charged for the entire order at a determined price. Any unopened left over product after your event will be yours to take with you or pick up the next week following your event. Special orders must be submitted no less than 30 days prior to the event. Wolfpack Beer The Park Alumni Center is pleased to offer NC State’s exclusive Wolfpack Beer, brewed on campus through efforts within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Our craft beer is available on draft: 1 ⁄6 barrel (45 servings) ½ barrel (120 servings) Please consult your event coordinator for options and pricing. To ensure the safety of all guests the Rave! Events bartending staff is trained to request identification for all alcohol consumption and reserves the right to refuse and stop service to any guest as necessary.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DEPOSIT SCHEDULE First Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . With signed event agreement »» Facility Rental Fee »» Ceremony Fee - if applicable »» $1000 Wedding Reception Catering Deposit »» $500 Rehearsal Dinners Catering Deposit Second Deposit (50%) . . . . . . . . Sixty (60) days prior to event date Remaining Balance (100%). . . . . Seven (7) days prior to event date »» Consumption bars billed post event

IMPORTANT DEADLINES Menu & Planning Meeting. . . . . Menu Finalized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Details Finalized . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guarantee Due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drop Off Appointment. . . . . . . . .

Three to four months prior to event Two months prior to event One month prior to event Seven business days prior to event Week of your event

FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICY Rave! Events provides all food and beverage with the exception of your wedding cake. No food or beverage may be brought in for an outside source; this includes any external catering. Individually packaged edible favors such as cookies may be provided by client. For clarification please contact your event coordinator. There is a 20% service charge on all food and beverage in addition to State of North Carolina sales tax.

ROOM DIAGRAM Your Rave! event coordinator will create a custom room diagram for your event. The tables will be numbered as they appear on this diagram along with the number of chairs per table. If offering multiple entrées for a plated dinner client must provide place cards or escort cards. Please provide place cards in alphabetical order. Each card should have a table number along with the guest’s name. Remember, the place card must denote the entrée selection for each guest. Your event coordinator can assist in color coding and proper placement to benefit the service staff.

GUEST COUNT A final guarantee of attendance is due to your coordinator no later than seven (7) business days prior to your event. This is a minimum number for which you will be charged and is not subject to reduction. You may increase this number within 5% up to 24 hours prior to your event. If you need to raise it above the 5%, your coordinator may have to consult with the chef and the event coordinator as to the availability of your menu, staff and service needs and capacity of the venue. If you have chosen to serve your guests a choice of entrée, those specific quantities are due at the time of your guarantee. Numbers of children, vendors and special dietary requests are also expected at this time.

RESTRICTIONS FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS A backup location for inclement weather is required in order to confirm your outdoor event. If you have chosen to serve a meal outdoors, a tent is required, regardless of the weather. Rave! Events does not offer a portable dance floor. If you require a tent, dance floor or other rental items for your event, please consult our event coordinator.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY The event coordinator will make a weather call on the day of your reception no later than 8:00 a.m. for an afternoon event or 1:00 p.m. for your evening reception. If the forecast as reported on wral.com is 40% chance or more of inclement weather, or if the temperature is above 90 degrees heat index or below 65 degrees, your event will be automatically moved to the backup location. Once this decision is made, everyone will adhere to it. In the event your program is moved to the backup location, it may mean that some of your rental items cannot be used. The client is responsible for any and all cancellation fees, including the 20% service charge assessed by Rave! Events for any rental items that cannot be cancelled or used. In the extremely rare event that the university officially closes during adverse weather, or the threat of impending inclement weather, the client will not incur any charges associated with their event. If the University remains open, but the client makes the decision to cancel their event for any weather-related reason, they will be required to inform Rave! Events 48 hours in advance in order to avoid any charges. If the client does not cancel within the 48-hour time period, they will be billed a 35% fee of the estimated total cost. All other scenarios will revert to the normal cancellation policy.

PORTRAITS One of the amenities we offer to wedding parties hosting their reception with us is the opportunity to have your bridal portraits taken on the property. If you choose to have your photos taken in our venues, please contact your coordinator to make the necessary arrangements. Times and locations may be limited due to other events using the venue. There are several memorable locations for photographs during receptions. We request that you do not move any furniture, climb on statues, or disrupt any landscaping.

HIRING A WEDDING PLANNER Planning your wedding can consume a great deal of your time and effort. A Rave! Events wedding coordinator can handle all of the details on the day of your event so you can concentrate on enjoying your day. We recommend hiring a wedding coordinator if you identify with two or more of the following: I do not live locally, work full time, have limited assistance from family and friends, envision a logistically involved or elaborate wedding, need assistance with vendors, or need help with organization and timelines.

VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS Rave! Events enjoys many great relationships with local professionals such as florists, event designers, musicians, photographers, and bakeries. A list of resources are available upon request; however, you may use any vendor you prefer.

ACCESS TO THE BUILDING Your vendors may gain access to the spaces you have reserved three hours prior to your event. If you need more time, consult your event coordinator; an additional charge may apply.

WEDDING CAKES You are welcome to have your choice of bakers provide this service for you on this special day, so long as you select a licensed provider. We will need to know: »» What time will the cake be delivered »» If you have arranged for a pedestal or stand »» Will the baker require any parts of the cake to be returned »» If you plan to preserve the top tier. (If so, have your baker provide a box.)

DECOR Our interior and exterior spaces are elegantly appointed with high-quality materials and neutral colors. If you choose to have elaborate decorations, please consult our event coordinator for permissible items and access time. Additional charges may apply. When choosing outdoor decorations, ensure that plant stands or columns are weighted to prevent them from tipping over. Please be sure to remove all event decor and personal items on the day of the event unless other prior arrangements are made with your sales coordinator.

CANDLES Candles are permitted provided they are contained or have a hurricane to contain the flame. Long tapered candles are not permitted unless they are "chase candles".

SEND OFF We do not permit–inside or outside–rice, confetti, or rose petals. We permit bubbles and sparklers outside only, as well as live dove and butterfly releases when booked through licensed professional animal handlers.

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