Frequently Asked Questions & Additional Details

    1. Guest Capacity:

      We host up to 175 guests.

    2. Parking Capacity:

      We have 75 parking spots for guests and vendors on property.

    3. Sleep Capacity:

      Currently we can sleep 8+ in our modern farmhouse 8+ with 4 bedrooms and 5 baths.

    4. Camping Capacity:

      We allow up to 40 tent campers on property. We also have a parking lot for vans and teardrop trailers to camp but without hookups.

    5. Handicap Accessible:

      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 pavilion. One step up to access the modern farm house.

    6. Lyft and Uber Accessible:

      Lyft and Uber services are available for Emerald Ridge Farm. We suggest your guests reserve a spot 24 hours in advance. 

    7. Dogs Allowed:

      Up to 3 dogs are allowed on the property for your event. Fee is $75 per dog per day / partial day or $150 for weekend. No other types of pets / support animals are allowed on the property. Certified Service Dogs meeting ADA requirements are welcome for no additional fee.

    8. Smoking and Vaping Allowed:

      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 pavilion, or the barn event center.

    1. What deposit is required?

      The deposit is 50% of the package fee within 7 days of booking your date.

    2. What types of payment are 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. 3.7% admin fee for Venmo. 1% for wire transfer.

    3. Is there a set ending time for reception?

      For the No Rush Weekend package, amplified music is to be off by 10:30pm on Saturday. Another added benefit for the No Rush Weekend package is that couples have the option for Reception “afterparty” to keep the fun going where you are invited to stay up as late as desired. For the Enchanted Day or Custom packages amplified music is to be off by 10:00pm.

    4. What are the requirements for insurance?

      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. 

    5. Are our vendors required to have insurance?

      Yes, Vendors who spend time on the property (Photography, Catering, Hair, Makeup, DJ, Videographer, Magician, etc.) are required to have $1 million in Event Liability Insurance and must be able to show proof of insurance. If a vendor is coming by to drop something off (dessert, floral etc), proof of insurance is not required.

    6. Do you have recommendations for guest accommodations?

      Yes, we have many overnight stay options for guests at hotels and Airbnbs within 10 minutes of Emerald Ridge Farm. List provided after booking.

    7. Do you have a list of preferred vendors to share?

      Yes, we provide a list of vendor recommendations after booking.

    8. Can we use vendors of our choosing?

      Absolutely. 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.

    9. Is BYOB allowed?

      BYOB is encouraged  (including liquor-based drinks) for the booking parties. We allow you to bring your own options to upscale your bar menu for your guests, to make your event more affordable.

    10. Are bartenders required?

      Yes, bartenders are required for wedding day from pre-ceremony drinks through the end of the reception. We provide bartending services as an optional add-on. See Optional Services for more information.

    1. Event Liability Insurance

      Event liability insurance of 1 million dollars is required to cover any damages, injury, etc that may happen on property during your stay. The estimated cost of this is $130.

    2. 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 and can take 2 weeks - 2 months to complete the full process.

    3. Optional Services: Bartending and Coordination

      Services like bartending or wedding coordination are additional costs. See the page on packages for more details

    4. Dogs Allowed

      Up to 3 dogs are allowed on the property for your event. Fee is $75 per dog per day / partial day or $150 for weekend. No other types of pets or support animals are allowed on the property. Certified Service Dogs meeting ADA requirements are welcome for no additional fee.

    5. Damage to Property

      Couple is responsible for any damages to property which includes the time to have it fixed and the replacement of what was broken or destroyed. In most cases these costs should be covered in your liability insurance. More details in contract.