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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
from Wedding Packages
by CWResorts
Q: DO YOU PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL WEDDING PLANNER?
Our onsite venue coordinator will work with you to finalize details pertaining to items booked through the venue (ie. menu selections, venue diagram, room blocks, spa reservations, in-house floral design, timeline.)
Q: DO YOU REQUIRE A PROFESSIONAL WEDDING PLANNER?
For weddings over 100 guests, we do require a licensed and insured professional planner. For gatherings under 100 guests, planners are not required but highly recommended.
Q: CAN WE HAVE OUR CEREMONY ON YOUR PROPERTY?
Yes, we have wonderful indoor and outdoor locations throughout our campus for those wishing to host their ceremony and reception with us. We do not offer ceremony-only at this time. For specific venue locations and pricing please contact our catering service department.
Q: CAN I USE ANY VENDOR OF MY CHOICE?
We provide an extensive list of the area’s top professionals for you to choose from. Please contact our catering service department for additional information.
Q: HOW MANY GUESTS CAN YOUR WEDDING VENUES ACCOMMODATE?
Our venues range from intimate elopements for two (2) to larger celebrations accommodating 1, 200
Q: ARE THERE ANY DECOR RESTRICTIONS?
All real candles must be enclosed in glass with the flame not exceeding 3” from the top. We do not allow the use of glitter, confetti, streamers, rice or sparklers in any of our venues.
Q: ARE THERE ANY NOISE RESTRICTIONS?
There are specific noise ordinances for different venues. Please contact our catering service department for more information.
Q: MAY WE BRING IN OUTSIDE FOOD AND OR BEVERAGE?
All food and beverage must be provided through Colonial Williamsburg Resorts.
Q: IS THERE A FOOD AND BEVERAGE MINIMUM SPEND?
Yes, there is a food and beverage minimum spend for all of our venues. The food and beverage minimum is the least amount of money you are required to spend in food and beverage, excluding a service charge.
Q: IS A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO RESERVE THE SPACE?
Yes, a non-refundable 25% of the total estimated facility fee and food and beverage minimum are due with the contract. Additional deposits will be required in contract with the final balance paid in full 14 days prior to the wedding.
Q: WHEN IS THE FINAL GUEST COUNT DUE?
Your final guest count is due no later than 14 days prior to the wedding.
