Q: WHAT GUEST COUNT DOES THE cottage MAX OUT AT? A: THE cottage MAXES OUT AT 20 GUESTS + THE COUPLE + OFFICIANT. LAP CHILDREN DO NOT COUNT IN YOUR COUNT.
Q: How does parking work? A: We can park up to 8 guest vehicles in our designated cottage parking area. This is a firm number, as we must account for vendor vehicles as well. Carpooling/shuttle service or Uber/Lyft is required if you are expecting more vehicles than that.
Q: HOW DO PAYMENTS WORK? A: YOUR PAYMENT SCHEDULE IS TYPICALLY BROKEN DOWN INTO 1/3, 1/4 OR 1/5, DEPENDING HOW LARGE YOUR PACKAGE IS. THE ENCHANTED COLLECTION IS BROKEN INTO 1/8 PAYMENTS.
Q: What about alcohol? A: A liquor license is required to serve alcohol. the link will be provided. You can bring in and self-serve, or we recommend a company called The Go Bar. They are here quite a bit and are a huge hit with guests!
Q: What do we do for music? A: Because of the unique location of our space, we cannot allow a DJ, bands, microphones or large speakers. Please bring a phone with your playlist and you can connect to our speaker system. Our coordinator will handle any music or announcements you'd like.
Q: HOW MUCH DO COUPLES TYPICALLY SPEND FOR A WEDDING HERE? A: THAT'S THE BEAUTY OF OUR VENUE! WHILE MOST OF OUR COUPLES UTILIZE ALL THE SERVICES WE'RE ABLE TO PROVIDE, WE ALSO OFFER THE OPTION FOR A DIY WEDDING. OUR COUPLES HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF BUDGETS. EVERYWHERE FROM $2500 FOR OUR storybook WEDDING, OR UPWARDS OF $35,000 OR MORE, DEPENDING ON THE OPTIONS THAT ARE SELECTED.
Q: IS THERE A MINIMUM PACKAGE REQUIREMENT? A: THERE IS A $20,000 MINIMUM FOR FRIDAY-SUNDAY DATES FOR OUR PEAK SEASON MONTHS: APRIL, MAY, JUNE, SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER. FOR PACKAGES NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM, MONDAY - THURSDAY DATES ARE AVAILABLE! HOWEVER, IF YOUR WEDDING HAS A 1-3 MONTH TURNAROUND AND WE HAVE A PEAK DATE OPEN, THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT CAN BE WAIVED. SOME DATES MAY NOT APPLY. INQUIRE FOR DETAILS.
Q: WE'D BE COMING FROM OUT OF STATE. CAN YOU RECOMMEND ANY LOCAL VENDORS FOR US? A: YES! MOST OF OUR COUPLES ARE FROM OUT OF STATE! WE SUPPLY TO LIST OF LOCAL, RECOMMENDED VENDORS ONCE YOUR BROCHURE IS SUBMITTED. HOTELS/AIRBNBS, OFFICIANTS, CATERERS, LOCAL RESTAURANTS, HAIR/MAKEUP, ETC. ALL TRIED AND TRUE, ALL OFFERING EXPERT SERVICES.
Q: Do you allow dogs? A: Yes! there is a $250 fee per pet (for up to 2 small dogs.) Please bring a leash (if they are runners and explorers) and baggies to pick up after them. Please do your best to make sure nothing happens inside the cottage. dogs are allowed at vaughan house's discretion.
Q: How do the florals and styling services work? A: We want to see your Pinterest board with all your inspiration photos! Be sure to pin colors, arrangements, setups, etc. that you've seen and love. We will recreate it for you! It will be completed and done when you arrive on the wedding day.
Q: What do we do for food? A: We provide a recommended vendor list for you! You're welcome to chose from our listed vendors who have been here before and do an excellent job, or do your own research and bring someone in. if you bring in a caterer not on our list, please have them contact us. they will have questions! Vaughan House staff is not permitted to handle food, so please make sure you have all cutlery needed and food servers!
Q: Are there restrooms? A: Yes!
Q: What happens if it rains? A: the ceremony will be held inside the cottage on the main level. the couple will stand in the atrium. the reception tables will be in the den.
Q: is there a place for dancing? A: yes! the upper and lower patio areas are perfect for dancing!
