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INTIMATE CEREMONY FAQ's

Your guests will be delighted and honored that they made this short and sweet guest list!

After the two of you exchange "I DO's", there is plenty of time for photos around the property before heading off to an intimate celebration dinner or a larger reception.

OR, celebrate with our NEW! - The CAKE RECEPTION! (see details below)

HOW MUCH IS THE INTIMATE CEREMONY PACKAGE and WHAT IS INCLUDED?

COST:  $1,195.00 + tax

RETAINER FEE:  $500.00 + tax due when reserving your wedding date.

REMAINING BALANCE:  $695.00 + tax due exactly one month prior to your wedding date.

The CAKE RECEPTION can be added to this package for an additional fee of $495.00 + tax.

 

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RULES and REGULATIONS

 

INCLUDED:

✔ 2 hour venue rental

✔ Happy Couple

✔ Up to 48 guests

✔ Wedding officiant

✔ Ceremony space

✔ Seating for guests  

✔ Personalized ceremony script

✔ Personalized ceremony music

✔ Completion of marriage license and filing

✔ Ceremony Coordinator

✔ *A 30 Minute Rehearsal Scheduled the week of the wedding for an additional fee. ($50.00)

 

HOW DO WE RESERVE A DATE/TIME FOR THE INTMATE CEREMONY PACKAGE?  

You will be required to complete a contract and pay the retainer fee to reserve this package.  

You can reserve your wedding date one of two ways;

IN PERSON:  You will need to come in on a TUESDAY during COTTAGE TOURS 3pm to 6pm to reserve a date and time.

EMAIL:  Contract and Invoice complete online.

 

CAN WE RESERVE ONLINE?  

Yes.  We can send over a CONTRACT and INVOICE via email.

WHERE IS OUR WEDDING CEREMONY HELD?

You have choices!

The COTTAGE:  Maximum head count is 12 persons (Happy Couple and 10 guests)

The COURTYARD:  Year Round

The WOODLANDS:  May - November

The CARRIAGE HOUSE:  Available for an upgrade fee of $150.00

 

HOW MUCH TIME DO WE HAVE AT THE COTTAGE?  

2 Hours.  

CAN WE ADD MORE TIME TO THE INTIMATE CEREMONY PACKAGE?

No.

WHAT TIME CAN WE ARRIVE?

On Time.  Doors will open precisely at the start of your reserved time frame.

HOW MANY GUESTS CAN WE HAVE?  

Up to 48 guests are included in the package.  This means you can reserve this package and invite anywhere from 2 guests to 48 guests.

DO CHILDREN COUNT AS A GUEST?

Children 3 years old and older do count as a guest.

WHAT IF WE HAVE 50 GUESTS? 

Marry Me is very strict with guest limits.  Please be aware that guest count over 48 persons will be turned away.

CAN WE GET DRESSED AT THE COTTAGE?  

YES.  Please plan accordingly as you will have approximately 25 minutes to dress prior to the ceremony.  We allow 3 persons in the wedding suite.

HOW LONG DO WE HAVE FOR PHOTOS?  

If you arrive on time and the ceremony begins promptly, you will have approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes for photos following the ceremony.

WHERE CAN WE TAKE PHOTOS?

Inside the cottage and outdoors.  

The CARRIAGE HOUSE is NOT available for photos, unless you upgrade.

CAN WE BRING IN A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER?  

Yes.  We highly recommend it!

DOES OUR PHOTOGRAPHER COUNT AS A GUEST?

No.  However, we only allow 1 photographer (not a team)

CAN WE HAVE OUR OWN OFFICIANT?

Yes.  

CAN WE WRITE OUR OWN VOWS?

Yes.  If you choose this option, please let us know.

CAN WE CHOOSE OUR OWN SONGS?

Yes.  You can choose up to 3 songs to play for the ceremony.  

A wedding party processional song, processional and a recessional song choice.

The CAKE RECPION - only $495.00 + tax (Valued at $1095.00)

*Couple provides the CAKE or cupcakes

  • Cake Reception in The CARRIAGE HOUSE

  • Marry Me HOST to make Formal Introduction of Couple

  • Marry Me HOST to make Formal Cake Cutting Announcement

  • Background Music

  • Cake Table with black linen

  • Cake Stand

  • Cake Knife

  • 3 Guest Tables that seat 8 persons per table with choice of centerpiece

  • 2 Cocktail Tables for standing.

  • Black Linens

  • Gift Table and Card box

  • Plates, forks, napkins

  • Marry Me Staff to cut, plate cake

  • Bar with Water, Tea and Lemonade, ice, cups

  • Option to upgrade to a soda bar with server for $75.00 (choice of 3 soda flavors)

  • Option to add first dance.

CONTACT US for information to reserve your Intimate Ceremony!

We schedule Modern Elopements SEVEN days of the week.

636-734-6077     weddings@marrymecottage.com

 

Don't go to the courthouse, get married in style at Marry Me COTTAGE - An alternative way to say "I DO"!

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