|
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
|
| See our Details Booklet (35pgs) for info on many topics: Details Booklet >> |
| |
What is needed to reserve a session at The Conservatory? |
A Reservation Fee and a contract are necessary to reserve a session; Ceremony Package fees are not due until 30 days before the wedding. See Fee Page for further info. To reserve, email the date, time, your address and phone; a contract will be returned. ido@gardenwedding.com
|
|
How many guests does The Conservatory accommodate for a wedding ceremony? |
The Conservatory accommodates up to 100 seated guests. A small amount of stand-up space is available. Rule of thumb is that 25% of invited guests will not attend the ceremony. If the guest list is many more than 100, one solution is to send two invitations, the second inviting the guest to the reception following a private ceremony.
|
|
Are wedding rehearsals provided? |
Yes. Advance rehearsals are available at no extra charge on Wednesdays for Full and Half Sessions.
|
|
Are dressing rooms available for the bride and groom? |
Yes.The bride/groom rooms are open 1 hour prior to a Full Session, and at the beginning of the session hour for Half and Petite Sessions.
|
|
| What is the schedule for a one hour Half Session or Petite Session? |
Access to The Conservatory, bride/groom rooms and garden is available at the beginning of the session hour for wedding party, guests, photographers, florists, etc. The ceremony occurs on the half hour. Photos may take place anytime during the session hour. The choice of a one hour Half or Petite Session is for the couple interested in essential photos only. Due to time constraints of a one hour session, the family will be seated informally before the procession of the wedding party as opposed to a formal escort during the procession; a receiving line will not follow the ceremony. The activities surrounding the ceremony are reduced to allow all to fit within the time frame and to allow for some photo time. All occurs within the session hour. |
| |
Is parking available? |
Yes. Reserved parking for the wedding party is available on our private lot. Plenty of public parking for guests is available in lots surrounding The Conservatory. Valet parking is also an option.
|
|
Is music provided? |
Yes. Recorded music is provided in all packages. Live music is also an option. See a listing for musicians and vocalists at http://weddingstcharles.com.
|
|
Are the air conditioning and heating systems adequate? |
Yes, it is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The heat and A/C systems also keep the humidity levels comfortable.
|
|
Is an officiate provided? |
The Conservatory does not provide an officiate but we provide a listing at http://weddingstcharles.com. The officiate of your choice is welcome.
|
|
Are referrals available for a photographer, horse-drawn carriage, florist? |
|
|
Are referrals available for reception venues and hotels in the area? |
|
|
May The Conservatory be reserved for photo-only sessions? |
Yes. The pricing for 1-hr photo sessions is the same as for Petite Weddings.
|
|
Does The Conservatory accept credit cards? |
Yes. The Conservatory accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. 'Make Payment'
|
| |
| Is The Conservatory handicapped accessible? |
We have portable ramps for both entrances to The Conservatory. There is one step at the front entrance to The Conservatory; the side entrance has two steps. The curb space at the front of The Conservatory is always available for drop-off as it is designated as a permanent carriage stand and parking is prohibited. Therefore, those in wheelchairs may be dropped off and picked up at the front entrance. The restrooms are located in the main building. The ladies’ room has doors wide enough for wheelchairs and this restroom is used for anyone in a wheelchair, no handrails.
|
| |
