FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
o Can I bring in any type of food or catering?
Yes, we allow you to bring in the caterer and/or food trucks of your choice. Food trucks can be parked in our parking lot. We have a small prep kitchen with a refrigerator for your caterer to utilize. Note, we do not have any stoves or ovens.
o Can I bring in my own alcohol?
Yes.
o What is the max seated capacity?
Seating for Rounds: 130 Guests
Seating for Long tables: 150 Guests
Cocktail style event: 180 Guests
Conference Style: 180 Guests
Ceremony: 180 Guests
o Are Tables, Chairs, Linen and China Included?
We include 4 cocktail tables, a large buffet table and a living room set up for your cocktail hour and lounging between dancing. You can rent fruitwood folding chairs through us for a flat rate of $5 per chair. You can also rent 6ft tables through us for a flat rate of $10 per table. You must have someone set them up and break them down and place them back into The Loft storage room.
o How early could can vendors arrive for set up?
Anytime within your 10 hours venue rental window.
o How does the 10 hours of venue rental time usually breakdown?
Set up is generally 2- 3 hours. Event time is generally 5-6 hours and clean-up is 1-2 hours.
o How late can my event go for?
All events must end by 2am.
o Do you hold a security portion of the deposit?
Yes, we require a refundable $1,000 (in addition to the $5,400 event rental fee) of security paid 30 days prior to the event. This will be refunded after the event as long as there are no damages to the building.
o How can I reserve a date?
We require 50% of the event rental total upon booking. This deposit is nonrefundable; however, it can be transferrable to a new date if needed.
o Does the venue have a dance floor?
Yes, we have hardwood throughout the entire loft so you can decide where you would like for dancing to be.
o Can I have amplified music or a live band?
Yes.
o Do you allow real lit candles, confetti, bubbles?
No. You can certainly bring in the battery-operated candles.
o When do rentals need to be picked up?
The night of the event.
o Do I need to provide Event Insurance?
Yes, day of event insurance is required.
o Is a day of coordinator required?
No, this is really up to you and how you would like to execute your event. This is not a service we provide but have an amazing list of coordinators we can recommend.
o Do you allow dogs onsite to play a part in our wedding day?
We are dog friendly, with some specific stipulations. Dogs are allowed at the ceremony and pictures. Dogs must be on a leash and someone must be responsible for them other than the bridal couple, bridal party or immediate family. They must be removed from the venue after photos.
o What is the event clean-up process?
The Loft staff will handle all standard clean-up such as restrooms and floor sweeping. Your catering team will be in charge of all break down of rentals, linen removal, clean up of tables and kitchen. Trash removal will need to be managed with your catering company.
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