General Questions

What is the rental fee and what does it include?

• You can find an investment range here and all the VALUE you get when you book The Cottage Farmhouse for your wedding day. For more detailed pricing please reach out to us here.

  
  

What is the building capacity?

• We can accommodate up to 250 guests (including the bridal party) for inside or outside ceremony and reception.

  
  

how long can we have use of the farm?

• You will have full use of the property from 10 AM - 11:30 PM on Friday/Saturday and 10 AM - 10 PM Sunday. 

  
  

What dates are available?

• You can find our available dates here.

Is there a deposit?  When are the additional payments due?

• We require a $2000 deposit and a signed contract to lock-in your wedding date. We will send you the detailed payment plan with your contract.

How do I reserve a date?

• Please reach out here with your specific date and we will check to see if it’s available. Then we will send you the contract to sign digitally and your payment options for the deposit.

Do I need to schedule a tour or can I just stop by?

• All tours are by appointment only. You can schedule your tour here. We would love to show you around!

What is the average budget of a couple getting married at The Cottage Farmhouse?

• That is a great question! We believe the average budget of a couple getting married at The Cottage Farmhouse is between $15,000-$20,000 for all wedding expenses (venue, food, dress, DJ, photographer, etc.).  We have had some creative couples with smaller guests lists host beautiful weddings in the $13,000 - $15,000 range, and we have had several lovely events here spending significantly more than the average. 

Is there a food and beverage, or guest count minimum?

• No, we do not have any guest count or catering/bartending minimums that you need to meet. We have 3 preferred catering options to choose from that range from casual to elegant to fit within your budget.

  
  

what is your alcohol policy? 

• We require you to work with our licensed bartending provider. No outside alcohol allowed or it will be confiscated. The bar must close at 11PM on Friday/Saturday and 9pm on Sunday.
  
  

do you have on-site restrooms for guests?

• Yes, we have handicap accessible restrooms with three spacious stalls for the women, and two urinals plus one large stall for the men.

  
  

Do you have security on-site?

• We partner with our local Sheriff’s Department to be on-site during your event. If for whatever reason they are unavailable, we will arrange another company and/or person to provide security for your event. This is a charge of $320. It’s important to us that we help provide a safe, healthy, and fun event for you and your guests!

do you have on site parking?

• Yes, we have ample parking on-site. We do not allow any overnight parking. We have a list of local hotels and shuttle services in the area for your convenience. 

Do we have to utilize your caterers and bar service?

• Great question! Yes, and here’s the “why” behind it. After years of being in the wedding industry, we realized by allowing any caterer under the sun to stroll through our doors you run the risk of bad quality food and/or a poor guest experience. Some caterers are amazing, but others have showed up hours late and unprepared. There have been caterers that run out of food or routinely send underaged staff to be the event leaders. We want to protect your experience by allowing a range of catering services that go from casual to elegant, with no guest count or catering/bartending minimums. We know this is very important to our couples and not all venues provide this. We try to give you lots of options to personalize your big day!

  You can choose between A’BriTin Catering & Hospitality catering services: This Little Piggy Catering, Apples 2 Apples Catering, or Blanc Slate Catering (formally Distinctive Catering & Events). If you choose to have alcohol at your event, we require you to hire the Hitch & Sip from A’BriTin Catering & Hospitality as your licensed and insured bartending service. They provide certified bartenders at varied levels of service and prices to fit in to your budget. They also serve all the alcohol out of their unique, renovated horse trailer called their “hitch & sip.” The bar must close at 11pm on Friday/Saturday and 9pm on Sunday/weekday.

  A’BriTin Catering & Hospitality: 612-339-0222 and info@abritincatering.com

  Dessert can be provided by a different licensed baker and/or catering service. You may bring in your own bottled, individualized pop and water. You may bring in dried, packaged snacks for cocktail hour. You may also order local pizza delivery for late night snacks.

Will there be another wedding the same day?

• At The Cottage Farmhouse we only host one wedding each day to ensure the couple has exclusive use of the property and our attention is on YOU!

Are there overnight accommodations nearby?

• Yes! You can find them here.

Do you provided table linens? 

• No, you don’t need to use table linens at The Cottage Farmhouse--the perk of having beautiful custom built harvest tables!

What happens in case of rain?

• We have both indoor and outdoor locations for both ceremony and reception! We will always have both ceremony spaces cleaned and ready to go in case of inclement weather.

Do you allow dogs onsite to play a part in our wedding day?

• We are pet friendly. Dogs are allowed at the ceremony and pictures. Animals, other than registered service animals, are NOT allowed in the Bridal Cottage or Granary. Dogs must be on a leash and someone must be responsible for them (and picking up after them) other than the bride and groom.

What form of payment does The Cottage Farmhouse accept?

• Our preferred form of payment is cash, check or ACH payment.

Do you include a "wedding day coordinator?"

• Yes—and you’re not going to believe what a game changer this is on wedding day! Our experienced wedding coordinator will be your day of contact that will help you transition from ceremony to reception. Their role includes overseeing vendors, managing the timeline, and overcoming any last-minute challenges that might arise during the day of your wedding. 

Do you require venue insurance?

• Yes, we require a $1m event insurance policy with The Cottage Farmhouse listed as the additional insured. Approximate cost is $250.

 Catering Questions

What are our catering options at The Cottage Farmhouse?

• You can choose between A’BriTin Catering & Hospitality catering services: This Little Piggy Catering, Apples 2 Apples Catering, or Blanc Slate Catering (formerly Distinctive Catering & Events). If you choose to have alcohol at your event, we require you to hire the Hitch & Sip from A’BriTin Catering & Hospitality as your licensed and insured bartending service. They provide certified bartenders at varied levels of service and prices to fit in to your budget. They also serve all the alcohol out of their unique, renovated horse trailer called their “hitch & sip.” The bar must close at 11pm on Friday/Saturday and 9pm on Sunday/weekday.

  A’BriTin Catering & Hospitality: 612-339-0222 and info@abritincatering.com

  Dessert can be provided by a different licensed baker and/or catering service. You may bring in your own bottled, individualized pop and water. You may bring in dried, packaged snacks for cocktail hour. You may also order local pizza delivery for late night snacks.

How much should we expect to spend on catering and bar?

• Our couples have spent between $3,000-$13,000 on catering/bartending depending on your budget and how many people you have at your event. Please reach out to A’BriTin Catering & Hospitality for a detailed estimate: 612-339-0222 and info@abritincatering.com

  Average menu can be found here 

Planning Questions 

What time do you suggest we start the ceremony? 

• We suggest starting Friday weddings between 4:30-5:00pm, Saturday weddings between 4:00 – 4:30pm, and Sunday weddings at 3:00-3:30pm. We have sample itineraries that we give you once you book with us. This is another reason why our Day of Coordinators are a great resource to you!

  
  

Can we have fireworks on the property? 

• No, we do not allow fireworks.

  
  

What time does the music need to end? 

• Our policy states music must be off by 11pm Friday/Saturday or 9pm on Sunday/weekday. No live bands are permitted, unless given written approval by The Cottage Farmhouse.

  
  

We are using a rental company.  Can they drop items off or pick them up outside of the rental period?  

• All deliveries must happen within your contracted rental hours. Please advise your vendors of this policy.

  
  

Are candles allowed? 

• No, open flame candles are not allowed. A lot of our couples use battery powered candles.

  The following items are NOT permitted: candles, rice, confetti, fireworks, nails, tacks or anything else considered inappropriate by the venue.

 Set-up + Day-of Event Questions

Are outside snacks and trays permitted?

• Yes, you can bring in snacks and outside food for the bridal party prior to ceremony. Once ceremony has started all food and beverages must be put away. You can bring in dried, packaged snacks for cocktail hour and bottled pop/water for guests.

  
  

What is the event clean-up process?

• Our CF team will handle all trash, you just need to take all your décor, florals and large boxes you brought in for dessert and/or decorating. Our dumpsters cannot handle large cake, and amazon boxes.

  
  

Can we take photos around the farm on our wedding day?

• Of course! We try to check-in with your photographer when they arrive to show them all the beautiful photo opportunities.

Can we nail decorations to the walls or hang things like streamers or lanterns from the beams?

• No, we do not allow nails or anything that could damage the wood on the property. For liability reasons, you cannot use (or bring) a ladder. You can hire a licensed and insured rental company to hang draping and add lighting.

  
  

do you have additional services?

• We offer a range of additional packages and services to help your special day run smoothly. Please inquire if you would like more information around our decorating and tear down services, specialty décor and furniture rentals, and draping packages (all for an additional fee).

  
  

Can we smoke on the property?

• No smoking or vaping on the property, except for our designated smoking area near the bonfire pit.

  
  

can we have a sparkler send-off?

• We allow sparklers, but take fire safety very seriously. We require you to give the sparklers to our venue manager before you begin lighting the sparklers, so they can make an announcement of the rules for your safety.  They are only allowed in one area on the property and no kids are allowed to handle sparklers.

  
  

do you allow open flame candles?

• No, we do not. We only allow flameless/battery operated candles.

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