Let me preface this section & all vendor reviews with the fact that obviously we are all unique. Some things that are important to one person may not be as important to someone else. I’m merely sharing my experience with vendors I’ve researched and/or met with. I absolutely welcome you to share your experience with the following vendors as well so brides to be can see a variety of opinions and perspectives. If I missed something you would like to see added to this section or want a vendor reviewed please shoot me an email ~ Thanks a bunch!
On Site Ceremony Location: YES! Overlooking Pine Knob Golf Course you can get married in the pavilion just outside the carriage house.
Ceremony Fee: $650 which includes set up of their chairs
Venue Rental Fee: Venue rental is included with the dinner price per person…see below…
Rental Time: 6 1/2 hours which doesn’t start until after your ceremony
Min. Requirements: Friday/Sunday Night ~ 100 guests; Saturday Night ~ 150 guests
Hors D’oeuvres: Priced per hor d’oeuvre $1.95~$2.75 each and butler passed. Displays range $6.95~$8.95.
Plate Range: One price for everything! Friday/Sunday is $71 per person. Saturday is $76 per person. Their classic sit down dinner includes choice of 1 entrée, 2 sides, salad, pasta and rolls. If you go buffet style you get your choice of 2 entrées, 4 sides plus the salad, pasta and rolls.
Beverages and Bartenders: 5 1/2 Hour Standard Bar Included!!! Plus, options available to upgrade your bar to premium or supreme.
Cake Cutting Fee: $0.95 per person (Free if you go the cupcake route!)
Sweet Treats: Desserts by the dozen for $29. I believe they have a display of fruit/pastries for $16.95 per person if I’m reading my notes correctly! Various cakes, cheesecake (yum!), etc. available and priced according to what you pick.
Bonus!: GRATUITY IS INCLUDED!!! This place is great and the people are super duper easy to work with. Just as charming as Pine Knob Mansion, the carriage house is set up so you get the entire place for your wedding. When you walk in, there is a room off to the side for mingling and cocktails which is also where the bar is located. Walk into the dining room and you’ve got tons of room for your wedding and dance floor. The entire place is surrounded by windows so its nice and bright inside.
The Kicker: Well, I’m getting married down the street so it’s hard to find much to critique on the Carriage House and Mansion. Getting married in the pavillion is nice because you get to be outside and you and your guests will be covered from the sun being a bother. Some people may prefer to be completely outside though for their confessions of love to one another. If so, check out the review for Pine Knob Mansion…its just down the street from the Carriage House. Dual entree’s with the sit down style dinner will require another $10.95 per person. Umm…thats all I’ve got. I’m stumped…the place is great.
Other Tid Bits: Shuttle buses are available from some of the local hotels to bring your guests back and forth to the venue. I still have to call and see about pricing but I think if you have enough rooms booked they may provide the shuttle for free! Perfect if you have a lot of out of towners or party like a rock star guests. Plus, book it right and Pine Knob offers some discounted days at $69 per person. Late night snacks available from $2.95~$5.95.
The Blow:
(Please note mock prices are intended to provide a general, very general idea of cost. Obviously, depending on what you and your honey bunny decide to do, the price will vary accordingly on every factor you can think of. And, prices are subject to change with each venue. Prices below are a general idea of what a wedding would cost here based on the wedding Kyle and I are planning. Thanks!)
*The brochures indicate a service charge for hor d’oeuvres/dessert although I’m not sure what that is exactly…just an fyi!
Friday Night ~ 100 guest minimum
$650 Ceremony
$695 Fruit Display *
$7,100 Venue Rental/Food & Drink Service/Gratuity
$95 Cake Fee
$725 Dessert (based on 25 dozen) *
Ok, add tax and your total tab for this venue is $9,820.90
Saturday Night ~ 150 guest minimum
$650 Ceremony
$1,042.50 Fruit Display *
$11,400 Venue Rental/Food & Drink Service/Gratuity
$142.50 Cake Fee
$1,015 Dessert (based on 35 dozen) *
Add tax and your total tab is $15,105
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