FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• 11 hours exclusive use of entire event space, i.e., bridal suite, groom’s suite, indoor event space, outdoor walkways + areas for pictures, and restrooms.

• Up to 16 round tables (60” seating 10 guests)

• (4) 8’ Banquet tables

• (4) Cocktail tables

• Chairs for up to 175 guests

• 1 hour rehearsal (scheduling contingent upon business hours and event schedule)

• BA event representative onsite (planners / coordinators are an additional cost)

• AUX plug-in and microphone available for use in Chapel

• Indoor or Outdoor ceremony space, cocktail hour space, and indoor ballroom for reception

• 5 hours of set up and getting ready

• 5 hours of event (Start of ceremony until end of reception. End of reception not to exceed 11pm)

• 1 hour of tear down

Keep in mind we do require all vendors to exit no later than 12:00 AM

Yes, additional hours can be added at an additional cost per hour

Brighton Abbey maintains flexible hospitality with our vendor policies.

We have a great list of preferred partners that we will recommend to create a 5 star experience but we are open to outside professional vendors

We have five amazing caterers to choose from for your event:

• TCP Catering

• CN Catering

• Culinary Art Catering

• FarmHaus Catering

• Wendy Krispin Caterer

We welcome outside catering vendors but they should be licensed and insured catering companies. Brighton Abbey will need to approve any caterer not listed above and have them complete our outside catering agreement.

Plates and cutlery should be provided through your caterer

Glassware can to be rented through Twisted Spirits

All must be bussed by your caterer.

Our Exclusive Beverage Partner (Twisted Spirits) offers a fantastic list of beverage options. Their “Just The Essentials” package does allow you to bring your own alcohol and includes the cost of mixers & bartenders. The price is based on your headcount and the duration of beverage service.

A Brighton Abbey representative will act as a liaison to build a beverage proposal for you! We ask that you reach out to build that proposal about a month after booking but changes can be made to your package throughout the planning process.

A professional event coordinator is not required, but highly suggested for your event. Brighton Abbey has a team of certified planners on staff! that can provide day of coordination services. Please contact us for details and pricing.

A BA representative will be assigned to you roughly 60-90 days prior to your event date. They will be your main contact from that point forward and will be present at your event.

Before that time, all BA members are well versed in all BA processes and procedures and are happy to help with any questions.

Emailing us via your BA client portal is the best way to contact us. This allows all BA team members to see any conversations had and allows each of us to help you in the most efficient manor!

Linens are not included in the price of the venue, but we handle all the details and charges through Brighton Abbey for your event. There is a large catalog of linen options available

Anything you bring into the venue, we ask that you remove upon your departure. We will handle any of our rental items, linens, tables, chairs, and the deep clean required following your event!

All vendors on our Preferred Partner list have already met our insurance requirements. If using outside companies, BA does require a copy of liability insurance for most vendors.

We also highly suggest you purchase event insurance to help cover the cost of any damages or last-minute cancellations.

We can schedule your rehearsal day and time about three to four weeks out from your date. The time and will depend our current event schedule.