What do I need to do to reserve my wedding date?
To reserve your wedding date, you must sign the rental contract and $1,500 down payment. The remaining rental fee will be split into two payments, half is due six months prior and then the other half is due 60 days prior to your wedding date. We accept cash, check, and credit cards.
When is the rest of my money due?
The remaining rental fee (after down payment) is split into two payments. Half is due six months prior and the other half is due 60 days prior to the event. Any additional packages, taxes, and fees will be due the morning of your event. Late payments are subject to a fee.
What is your cancellation policy?
After signing a contract and putting down your deposit, you have ten days to change your mind for a full refund. If you cancel more than one year prior to your event, you will be refunded half of your deposit. If cancelling less than one year but more than six months prior to your event, you will forfeit the whole deposit. If cancelling less than six months but more than three months prior to your event, you shall forfeit 50% of the rental fee. If cancelling, less than three months prior to the event, you shall forfeit the entire rental fee.
Can I provide my own alcohol?
No. We have a liquor license of our own, we are the sole provider of alcohol on the premise. Likewise, guests are not allowed to bring their own alcohol onsite. This is a policy we must strictly enforce due to NY State law.
Does the venue have insurance?
Yes, the venue has its own liability insurance policy and you are required to purchase your own $1M policy. It costs about $1.50 per guest.
Do my vendors need insurance?
Yes, your vendors need to provide proof of their general liability insurance policy prior to working your event with coverage for property and personal damage caused by the vendor, employees, or sub-contractors.
Can I come back and see the venue before my event?
Yes! Two months before your wedding, you will receive a link to schedule an hour long Planning Meeting with our team. At this meeting we will discuss the bar, packages, set up, and and details in between. We will create your floor plan together.
How do I make a floor plan?
We will make your floor plan together on a Google Slide at your Planning Meeting.
When can I start decorating?
If there is no wedding scheduled the day before yours, you are permitted to enter the facility 9:00am the day prior to your event. If there is a wedding on the day before yours, you may enter at 9:00am the morning of.
Is there parking?
Parking is available in front of the venue between the top loop of our driveway and the cow pasture. ADA parking is available on the south side of the building.
Can my guests leave their vehicles over night?
Yes, we ask that vehicles be retrieved by noon the following day.
If I’ve planned an outdoor ceremony, what if it rains?
The venue can accommodate an indoor ceremony for up to 130 guests. We also have tents available for rent.
How will my guests get down to the waterfront?
We have a golf cart to transport your guests to the waterfront.
Is the venue heated? How about A/C?
Yes, we do have heating and air conditioning in the main hall.
Is a bonfire an option?
No, we do not allow bonfires on our premises.
Am I able to have candles at my reception?
Candles may be enclosed in glass jar, votive, lantern, or approved container with the flame reaching no higher than two inches.
Are there any items that are not permitted?
Nails, tacks, screws, staples, etc. may not be used in the walls, posts, beams, and woodwork to hang decorations in the barn. No rice, confetti or glitter is permitted to be thrown inside or outside of the barn. No alterations may be made to the grounds, barn or other parts of the premises.
Are fireworks allowed? What about sparklers?
Fireworks are not permitted on the property unless prior approval has been granted from the management and they are administered by a NY State licensed Pyro-technician or company. Sparklers are not permitted inside the barn and must be used at least 20 feet away from the building.
Is there a shuttle?
Yes we offer an evening shuttle service. It is a 15 passenger van which can depart The Stables after 9:00pm and will stop exclusively at Pert House, The Clarkson Inn, and The Hampton Inn.
What time does my event have to end?
Your rate expires at 10:00 pm. We do not offer extended hours.
What is required for clean up?
We ask that you remove all of your personal brought items, such as decorations and flowers by 10am following the event. If you have rentals from outside vendors, we ask that you stack them together, and arrange their pickup asap following your event. We require that your caterer leaves the catering area the way that they found it, free of any waste and liter. We also ask that the barn be left in a similar condition as how you found it on the day of your event. You are not required to clean floors or bathrooms.