Answers to your most common event questions.

How many hours does the rental fee include?The Pole Barn Chic Wedding Venue rental fee is for 5 hours. Additional hours are available if needed.

How much is the deposit?
50% of the total venue fee.

When is it due?
At the contract signing.

Who gets to attend the meetings regarding the wedding?
The party/parties that signed the contract.

Is my deposit refundable?
No.

Is there a payment plan for the entire bill?
We are happy to set up a monthly payment plan.

Do you have liability insurance?
Yes.

What's the tax and service charge?
9.75%.

How far in advance should I book my wedding?
We will book up to 18 months in advance.

Are Rehearsal Dinner and Sunday Brunch spaces included?

With the rental of the Pole Barn Chic House, yes (this does not include catering).
 

Do you have a list of "preferred" vendors?
Yes, we do!
Catering: Cured Catering, Emerald's Eats and Papo's Cafe.
Photography: Kate Spencer Photography 
Videography: Steve Weber Films and Lydia Stuemke Films
 

Can we schedule a food tasting before we finalize our menu selection?
One complimentary tasting is provided for each couple. Additional tastings are $50. Guests are $25 each.
 

Are tables, linens, chairs, plates, silverware, and glassware provided?
Yes.
 

Can I bring in a cake from an outside baker?
If it meets Pole Barn Chic criteria, yes. Contact us to discuss.
 

Is there a cake-cutting fee? $2.00 per person.
 

Can we bring our own wine, beer or champagne? No.
 

Are there charges for bar staff? Yes.

I'm interested in booking my reception with you! Can I have my ceremony here, too?
Yes. We prefer ceremonies be help outside near our scenic pond, but we do have an alternate space inside the Pole Barn Chic House.

Is there an additional cost?
No.

Are there changing areas for the bride, groom, and/or wedding party?
Yes, the entire Pole Barn Chic House is available to rent (link to Rental page), or individual rooms can be rented. Ask about individual room pricing.

Are we allowed to bring in our own decorations?
Pole Barn Chic prides itself on being a luxury venue, allowing the beauty to radiate through every room. Please keep in mind additional decorations are not needed in the venue and may clash with the current aesthetics. Our onsite wedding planners make sure the merriers visions come true when we discuss the budget allotment.

Do you offer a rain plan or indoor alternative for outdoor weddings?
Yes. We have two alternative options we can discuss.

Do you provide heaters and/or umbrellas for the outdoor spaces?
Yes.

We have our own planner. Can they handle our event on your property?

We have several on-site wedding planners that will be dedicated to making sure your day runs as smoothly as possible. Outside planners are not allowed.

Is there ample parking for our guests?
We have a brand new paved parking lot that accommodates 100 vehicles.

We have children in the wedding party. Can they come in the home to have hair done with the rest of the party?
There is a non-refundable fee of $1,500 for the 1st child and an additional $500 per child that needs to use the home. No more than 3 children are allowed in the home.

Can the venue accommodate a DJ or live band?
Yes, both.

How much time is allocated for the rehearsal?
1 hour.