The package you choose and how you decide to customize it
Our wedding prices are entirely dependent on what each couple decides is important to them.
As a ballpark figure, The Knot recently revealed that the average cost for a wedding in the US is around $30k, including attire, transport, venue rental, furniture rental, planners and officiants, food, beverages, etc.
At Wedgewood Weddings, our prices are typically more affordable as we pass on the savings from organizing everything in-house and working with a reliable team of artisanal vendors.
We can host an all-inclusive wedding for as little as $8,000 and as much as $60,000; it really depends on you.
What we do offer is a straightforward, free custom quote when you come and tour a venue. We also make a vow not to hide any costs - the number you see is the out-the-door price.
We reserve event dates on a first-come first-served basis. To reserve your date, we'll need a signed contract and Space Reservation Fee (both of which can be handled electronically).
The administration fee is an industry-standard fee charged on all Wedgewood Weddings services. It covers the time to prepare for and provide staff for your event.
Tips are voluntary and not included in our fee structure.
No. We do not apply a guest minimum - you can celebrate with as many or as few people as you wish.
We also do not apply a food and beverage minimum - your food and drink level is determined by the package you choose.
We do apply a revenue minimum. We believe it is the fairest way to cover the costs of running an event center.
You'll see that we apply different minimums in different seasons and on different days of the week.
Our minimums are covered by everything included in your service: package, ceremony, and venue prices. Keep in mind that photography packages don't count toward the minimum, but just about everything else in the package does. Most people find they have met the minimum once the final cost is calculated.
On the rare occasion when that is not the case, you have the option of adding either more guests or 'enhancements' to your event. Every venue has a list of enhancements, like extra décor options or entertainment, that you may find you want to add anyway.
Life happens, and you should expect a 20% to 30% decline rate after you send your invitations.
10 days before your event, you'll need to confirm your final count.
This is the number our event and kitchen teams will use for their preparation. We leave the final count until 10 days before so that you can be confident in the headcount you provide.
Children 3 and under are free (but we still want to know how many will be at your event so we can seat them).
Children between 4 and 20 are also priced lower than adults. This discount varies depending on your all-inclusive package and ranges from $4-$15 back per person.
Our team will set up an appointment for you at the venue of your choice and will follow up by sending you directions, confirming your appointment time, and giving you key venue facts like guest capacity.
When you arrive on-site, look for the sales office where you'll meet the team. You'll be greeted, discuss your event vision, and walk the venue.
During the tour, our team member is on hand to answer your questions and reveal the event flow; they'll also be able to show you how you can personalize your wedding. Expect to see the get-ready room, ballroom, and both indoor and outdoor ceremony sites.
First, you'll receive an exclusive wedding binder that walks you through the steps of preparing for your event, provides detailed advice, and even has a handy planning checklist.
Receiving your binder kicks off the fun part - planning! We typically have three planning meetings, but our team is available if you’d like additional meetings and/or support.
We work as a team at Wedgewood Weddings, so you’ll have the opportunity to meet with various wedding experts at your planning meetings. Our state-of-the-art technology, combined with our detailed notes, simplifies the process for any of our team members to assist in crafting your special day.
Six months before your event, we will email you your credit to our invitation-ordering website if you’ve chosen to include invites in your package. This is also around the time your second payment is due - payments can be submitted electronically via our secure portal, or you're welcome to drop off a check.
Around four months before your event, we have an in-depth meeting to run through your event details and vision. We’re talking down to the napkin fold! This meeting will make sure you're on track and discover where you need support.
Six weeks before your event, we'll have a phone call to cover anything undecided at the previous meeting and any changes or questions. Depending on the couple, this might take 30-45 minutes and it's designed to make sure your day-of coordinator and banquet captain understand your event plans from top to bottom.
10 days before the event, we'll hold a final formal meeting to lock down all of the details. This is when you'll provide the final guest count, floorplan, and payment, confirm if you need any 'enhancements,' and let us know the details of any outside vendors supporting your wedding.
We're available 7 days a week to support your needs via email, phone, chat, or text. Of course, we'll also plan to see you at your rehearsal walkthrough and on your big day!
Everyone in the Wedgewood Weddings crew is obsessed with weddings, and we'll provide unbiased advice to support you at every step.
You can bring in your own vendors for most elements of your wedding. The only exception to this is at our venues where we do not allow outside catering.
When you select a Wedgewood Weddings preferred vendor, it's included in your all-inclusive package price. And, they're our preferred vendor for a reason - you can expect great quality, professionalism, and a seamless experience since they're familiar with the venue and staff.
We guarantee you'll have full access to your venue at least an hour before your event, but you might get more time based on availability.
Most couples use our onsite get-ready rooms to change into their attire, share an emotional moment with the wedding party and maybe open a bottle of champagne.
Wedgewood Weddings preferred vendors are extremely familiar with the venue and can organize their own arrival times to create your specific wedding style.
You'll be introduced to your Day-Of Coordinator, who will be familiar with your event plans and can make sure everything is flawless. They will help run your rehearsal, set out favors, coordinate your wedding party, check in with vendors, and make sure your ceremony goes smoothly. After the ceremony, they will hand things over to your Banquet Captain.
Your Banquet Captain is your go-to person for everything from food, to drinks, to entertainment. Expect your Banquet Captain to run your reception from the moment your guests arrive until you depart your event.
Together, your Coordinator and Banquet Captain will make sure you have everything you need and that your guests are enjoying themselves.
Our event menus include vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. We can also cater to any guest with allergies or who requires sugar-free or dairy-free meals.
Roman Cota, our executive chef, explains:
"Our team is well-acquainted with a variety of dietary choices and health needs, including those on gluten-free diets, vegetarians, and vegans, as well as accommodating other dietary choices. Best of all, we don’t let anything take away from the flavor and quality of our dishes: we rely on fresh, local ingredients, fragrant herbs and spices, and the wisdom of many international cuisines to guarantee everything served at your event is both appetizing and delicious."
We take great pride in our Wedgewood Weddings menu options and they meet the needs of most.
If we're unable to make the food you desire for cultural or traditional reasons, we'll try to accommodate your special requests and allow some foods to be brought in alongside our own main course.
If you need all catering provided by an outside caterer, we have a few venues that accommodate this. Call 866.966.3009 or email Events@WedgewoodWeddings.com for a list of venues that support outside catering.
All Wedgewood Weddings venues have superb acoustics and speaker systems.
For speeches and photo slideshows, we provide a microphone and a projection screen at most of our venues.
You can also bring in your own or rent additional AV equipment. Your DJ will usually have extra Audio/Visual equipment and you can work directly with them if needed.
Let us know your ideas during our planning meetings - we love hearing about our couples’ creative visions.
Your day-of coordinator can help set décor items up for you, such as favors, signage, ceremony items, photos, and guest sign-in. If your décor is more involved (think moving an arch, hanging a neon sign, assembling centerpieces, etc), you’ll want to assign those responsibilities to a trusted helper.
We have a couple of basic décor rules:
Please do not damage the venue by permanently affixing anything to the walls
Most cities and states have confetti restrictions as it can harm local wildlife
