Frequently Asked Questions
IS IT POSSIBLE TO JUST HAVE MY CEREMONY ON PROPERTY ? We require the bride and groom to follow the ceremony with breakfast , lunch or dinner in one of our private ballrooms .
DO YOU PROVIDE CHILDREN AND VENDOR MEALS ? We do offer a children ’ s meal for guests under the age of ( 12 ) twelve years old or they can dine from the chosen buffet at a reduced price . We do have a chef-selected hot plated meal for vendors , or we can provide a cold boxed lunch .
WHEN DO I NEED TO GIVE YOU MY FINAL MENU SELECTIONS AND FINAL GUEST COUNT ? To ensure that every detail is handled in a timely manner , the Resort requests that the menu selections and specific details be finalized four ( 4 ) weeks prior to your function . In the event that menu selections are not received four ( 4 ) weeks prior to the function , we will be happy to select appropriate menus to fit your needs .
We request that you notify the Director of Private Events with the exact number of guests attending the function fourteen ( 14 ) business days prior to the function .
DO I HAVE TO WORK WITH YOUR RECOMMENDED VENDORS OR CAN I BRING MY OWN ? You are not required to work with any of the vendors on our recommended vendor list . If you do elect to bring in your own vendors , we will require a copy of their liability insurance for our records .
WHAT ABOUT MY WEDDING CAKE ? The Esplanade Golf and Country Club has partnered with three local bakeries for you select from for your wedding cake and will provide – discounted cutting / serving fee of $ 2.00 per person . If you elect to use a non-preferred wedding cake vendor a cake cutting fee of $ 4.00 per person will apply .
WHEN I ’ M READY TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A CONTRACT , WHAT IS THE DEPOSIT AMOUNT ? We require a non-refundable deposit of 25 % of your food and beverage minimum , ceremony fee , taxable service charge , and sales tax . * Based on your specific event date , a larger deposit may be required