FAQS
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Guest Capacity?
We host up to 175 guests.
Parking Capacity?
We have 75 parking spots for guests and vendors on property.
Sleep Capacity?
Currently we can sleep in our modern farm house 8+. We have 3 bedrooms and four baths.
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.
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.
Lyft and Uber Accessible?
Yes, Lyft and Uber services are available for Emerald Ridge Farm. We suggest your guests reserve a spot 24 hours in advance.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, 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.
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 tented patio or the barn event center.
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What Deposit is Required?
The deposit is 50% of the package fee within 7 days of booking your date.
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.
Ending Time for Reception?
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.
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 Our 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
Do you Have Recommendations for Guests Accommodations?
We have many overnight stay options for guests at hotels and Airbnbs within 10 minutes of Emerald Ridge Farm. List provided after booking.
Do You Have a List of Vendors to Share?
We provide a list of vendor recommendations after booking.
Can We Use 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.
Is BYOB Allowed?
BYOB is encouraged (including liquor-based drinks). Providing options to upscale your bar menu at a reasonable price.
Are Bartenders Required?
Bartenders required for wedding day – pre-ceremony drinks through the end of the reception.
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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.
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.
Additional Services
Services like bartending, wedding coordination, or day of coordination are additional costs.
Dog Fees
Yes, 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.
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.
Package Fees
Package fees are included already in your package price. this does include state taxes and cleaning fees.