FAQs
What deposit is required?
The deposit is 50% of the package fee within 7 days of booking your date.
Are Dogs allowed?
Yes, up to 3 dogs are allowed on the property for your event. Fee is $50 per dog per day / partial day. No other types of pets / support animals are allowed on the property. Certified Service Dogs meeting ADA requirements are welcome for no additional fee.
Do Lyft and Uber come to Emerald Ridge Farm?
Yes, Lyft and Uber services are available for Emerald Ridge Farm. We suggest your guests reserve a spot 24 hours in advance.
Can I get my engagement photos or save the date photos at Emerald Ridge Farm?
Yes, no extra fees for couples whose wedding are booked with us.
Are we required to have insurance?
Yes, you are required to have Event Liability Insurance for $1 million (costs about $130) plus Liquor Liability Insurance to cover the service of alcohol (if applicable) at your event.
Are vendors required to have insurance?
Yes, Vendors who spend time on the property (Photography, Catering, DJ, Videographer, Magician, etc.) are required to have $1 million in Event Liability Insurance. If a vendor is coming by to drop something off (dessert, floral etc), proof of insurance is not required. Hair and Make up vendors are not required to show proof of insurance.
Is BYOB allowed? Are liquor-based drinks allowed? Are bartenders required?
BYOB is encouraged (including liquor-based drinks). Providing options to upscale your bar menu at a reasonable price. Bartenders required for wedding day – pre-ceremony drinks through the end of the reception.
Do you have recommendations for guest lodging, hotels, Airbnb etc?
We have many overnight stay options for guests at hotels and Airbnbs within 10 minutes of Emerald Ridge Farm. List provided after booking.
Can we use the catering and other vendors of our choice?
You are welcome to use the vendors of your choice. We do not restrict the catering companies, photographers or other vendors you desire to use for your wedding.
Do you have a list of vendors to share?
We provide a list of vendor recommendations after booking.
Parking Capacity
We have 50 parking spots for guests and vendors on property.
Guest Capacity
We host up to 175 guests.
is the property handicap Accessible?
Yes we offer handicap parking and a shuttle system to mobility challenged guests. At our event spaces, there are no steps to access the reception area, the ceremony spot, the cocktail deck or the tented patio. One step up to access the modern farm house.
Do you offer military discounts?
Yes, we currently offer a 5% discount to active military.
Our Policies
types of payment accepted
There are no additional fees for personal checks, bank checks and Zelle payments. Payments by credit or debt card incur an additional 3.7% admin fee charged by Square.
Alcohol on venue premises
Couples are welcome to serve the alcohol of their choice, including beer, wine and liquor based cocktails. If serving beer and wine, no ABC permits are required. If serving liquor based cocktails, a 50$ Limited Special Occasion Permit must be obtained from the ABC Board. This is an online application process.
Smoking and vaping on premises
Smoking and vaping are allowed at designated locations and at the fire pits. Smoking and vaping is not allowed at anytime in the modern farm house, the tented patio or the barn event center.
Other policies
A variety of other policies are covered in your contract.
ending times for day of events
For the No Rush package, amplified music is to be off by 10:30pm on Saturday. For the Enchanted Day or Custom packages amplified music is to be off by 10:00pm.
what is allowed for the couple’s grand exit?
We allow sparklers, smoke bombs, fireworks and other environmentally friendly accessories. We do not allow items that present an environmental or safety hazard.