Frequently Asked Questions

What you need to know…

 

  1. All food & beverages must be purchased through The Pavilion at Sandy Pines. The only exception would be wedding cake/desserts which does not need to be from a licensed baker. 

 

  1. NO ALCOHOL of any kind may be brought in.

 

  1. Security is provided by The Pavilion at Sandy Pines for $220.00 per officer. 1 officer is required for any guest count less than 100. 101+ guests require 2 officers.

 

  1. To reserve your date at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines, a signed contract and deposit of $1,000 is required. Three months later, the cost of your rentals, or $3,000, is due. Six months prior to your wedding $2,000 is due and three months prior to your wedding another $2,000 is due. Three weeks before your wedding, your final menu, guest count and balance minus $8,000 already paid is due. Final payments may not be personal checks.

 

  1. Deposits are non-transferable and will not be applied when moving the date of the event unless otherwise stated by Pavilion staff. 

 

  1. State sales tax of 7% and a service charge of 22% is added to all food and beverage costs.

 

  1. Rice, glitter, confetti and birdseed are all prohibited from being used on grounds. If they are used, the Customer will be charged a cleaning fee starting at a minimum of $100. However, the use of silk or real petals is permitted given that the staff has a 24-hour notice.

 

  1. The Pavilion will provide linen table cloths and napkins with a variety of colors to choose from.

 

  1. Dogs and/or other pets are allowed at the ceremony but must be removed after the ceremony and all desired pictures are done. 

 

  1. The Pavilion at Sandy Pines requires the use of place cards at any event where a choice of entrée is offered. The place card must only have 1 name on it, where they are seated and what entrée was chosen. Along with this place cards must be provided stating table number and how many of which entrée will be served to that table. See example:

Table 1
3 Beef
4 Chicken
1 Vegetarian

 

  1. You are encouraged to bring any and all decorations that adhere to these guidelines:
a. No open flames – flames must be contained in a glass where the rim comes above the flame.
b. No centerpieces should come more than a foot off the table unless approved by Pavilion staff due to wind.
c. No nails may be used in any part of the pavilion. If you wish to hang from the ceiling, we suggest fishing line. The Pavilion will not provide a ladder, one will need to be brought in. 

 

  1. Any decorations rented from The Pavilion will be set up by The Pavilion staff. We do have a large inventory of decorations that are available to rent.

 

  1. Rehearsals are set to take place on Thursdays at 5:00PM & 7:00PM. We have a select menu for you to choose from that we will provide you with the year of your wedding. Menus will be finalized at your final meeting and dinner will be paid for the night of.