The event package does not include the following:
- Catering.....$25 per plate or more, depending on the protein
- Decorations and set up.....$300 and up
- Bartenders...# of servers at about $15 per hour
- DJ or DJ setup...$300 and up
- Servers....# of servers at about $15 per hour
- Tents...$900 and up, depending on size
- Florals...$1,000 or more, depending on choices
- Photographer...$300 and up, depending on choices
- Clean up after the event...Please leave it the way you found it, or a $200.00 cleaning charge will be added to your bill.
We can suggest names of local businesses you can call to provide the services above.
We will do our best to accommodate any other requests you may have. However, they normally will have extra costs associated.
Wedding Event Requirements:
- Proof of experienced and Certified Wedding Planner
, even for the Day Of Package
- Signed rental agreement with a deposit payment to reserve your date. The deposit is non-refundable after 30 days of receipt of the deposit.
- Signed Policy Notice 30 days prior to the event
- Proof of purchase of liability insurance is required three months before the wedding date.
- We recommend a Wedding Event Insurance Policy, but it is entirely up to you. We have a local insurance company that can write you a policy for about $250 (this may vary depending on the local prices at the time of the wedding). The Knot and Wedding Wire list companies on their website.
- We are a boutique wedding venue; therefore, we limit the number of wedding day guests to around 30 people.
Add-ons:
- Pontoon boat excursion for photographs on the lake with your photographer, weather permitting. $100/hour.
- Arrival evening basket with champagne and goodies.
- If you are staying at the Little Bear Cabin and want to include breakfast, please prepay at booking. Should you decide to add it on after arrival, the staff will need a one-day notice to be prepared, and a charge to your credit card will be $10.00 per guest. The 24-hour notice to enjoy your breakfast served in the lodge will be necessary each day, and you will be charged accordingly at the time of notification.
