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How long in advance should I reserve my wedding date at Independence Harbor? |
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Independence Harbor accepts wedding reservations up to two years in advance. If your heart is set on one, and only one particular date and time for your wedding , we suggest reserving that date two years in advance. If you can be flexible with your wedding date and time (highly recommended), we suggest reserving a date 12-18 months in advance. Some prime dates may still be available with shorter notice. |
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Does Independence Harbor do outdoor receptions? |
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One of the greatest features of Independence Harbor is its blend of outdoor and indoor services. Our gardens and grounds are perfect for Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies. Certainly there is nothing more elegant than serving cocktails or wines and hors d'oeuvres to your guests, as they gather on the patio after you've exchanged your vows on the gazebo, or upon their arrival at Independence Harbor from your church ceremony. Independence Harbor does not serve dinners outside. All dinners, buffet or full service, are served in the dining room. |
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Does Independence Harbor offer overnight accomodations? |
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Independence Harbor does not offer overnight accomodations. We are happy to recommend several fine hotels which are close by for you and your guests. |
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Are outside catering services permitted at Independence Harbor? |
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No. Independence Harbor does require that all food (except wedding cakes) be purchased through Independence Harbor. All beverages must also be purchased through Independence Harbor. |
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Does Independence Harbor provide a wedding coordinator for each wedding? |
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Yes. Every wedding at Independence Harbor is overseen by one of our Wedding Directors, as well as our Food and Beverage Director. Each detail of your wedding is attended to by these experienced and courteous professionals. |
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Does Independence Harbor offer "Package Deals"? |
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Independence Harbor will be pleased to provide you with referrals on most wedding services. We have had the pleasure of working with many talented people in our 25 years, and are fortunate to be able to pass these valuable resources on to our customers. From disc jockeys, photographers, florists, and cakemasters, to ministers, justices of the peace, ceremony musicians, horse drawn carriages, etc..The services referred by Independence Harbor are not required. They are however, highly recommended. We feel that is distinctly to your advantage to hire professionals, and especially those who are familiar with weddings, and more particularly with weddings at Independence Harbor. |
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Can we arrive early at Independence Harbor to take photographs? |
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Because Independence Harbor assures complete privacy for each event, and because both the outdoor facilities as well as the dining room, lounge, and restroom facilities must be in complete readiness before any guests are permitted on the estate, we cannot allow early arrivals (including wedding parties). |
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Does Independence Harbor allow "Overtime"? |
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Independence Harbor provides a five and one half hour reception period for all events. Independence Harbor does not allow overtime hours to be added to those reception periods. |
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Does Independence Harbor require a minimum number of guests to reserve the facilities? |
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Yes. Minimum numbers of people are required to reserve the facilities. These minimums are :
DAY OF THE WEEK:
Wednesday Night
Thursday Night
Friday Night
Saturday (11am - 4:30pm)
Saturday Night (6:30pm - 12am)
Sunday (10am - 3:30pm)
Sunday Night (5pm - 10:30pm)
Monday Holidays (11am - 4:30pm)
Monday Holidays (6:30pm - 12am) |
Jan 1 - May 14
Oct 22 - Dec 30
N/A
100
125
125
200
100
125
125
125
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May 15 - Oct 21
100
100
150
150
200
125
150
150
150
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*(Events with guest counts fewer than the required minimum, will be charged a “covers” fee for each count below the minimum.) |
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Can I reserve Independence Harbor if I have fewer guests than the required “Minimum Guarantee? |
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Yes. The “Minimum Guarantee” does not require that you have that number of persons in actual attendance at your wedding. You are however, required to pay a “Cover Fee” for the number of persons less than the “Guaranteed Minimum”. For example, if you reserve a Sunday Daytime (10AM-3:30PM) in June, the “Guaranteed Minimum” is 125. If your actual guest count in attendance is only 95, you will be charged for 95 persons at the price of the food and beverage choices you have selected for your reception, plus tax and administration fee. You will then be charged a “Cover Fee” for the difference between your actual attendance of 95 and the guarantee of 125. In this example, the “Minimum Guarantee” of 125, minus your actual attendance of 95, equals 30 “Cover Fees”. Our “Cover Fee” is equivalent to our lowest full service dinner price (season appropriate). “Cover Fees” are subject to tax and administration fee |
