66165 Halfway Road
Burr Oak, Michigan 49030
info@evergreenranchweddingvenue.com
Est. 2017
574-340-9272
Frequently Asked Wedding Venue Questions
Do you allow outside catering at your Wedding Venue?
Yes, you can use the caterer of your choice. Please note we do not allow crockpots and plug in roasters. We also do not have a kitchen at our Wedding Venue.
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Are there any requirements for beer and liquor at your Wedding Venue?
Liquor and beer can be served either by a licensed/Tip certified bartender or by pulling a special event permit through the State of Michigan at our Wedding Venue.
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Can we bring in our own alcohol at your Wedding Venue?​
Yes, at our wedding venue you buy your own, you just need a licensed bartender or tip certified bartender to serve it. We provide 3 metal throughs for the store of the drinks.
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Is there a restriction on what booze can be brought and length of time to be served at your Wedding Venue?​
No, the wedding venue does not have restrictions.
Last call is at 10:30pm
What is the total cost to rent Evergreen Ranch Wedding Venue?
$3900
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What is included in the rental?
Our wedding venue rentals includes: Men and Women Restrooms with A/C, 250 white wood padded seat folding chairs, 250 mahogany color padded folding chairs, , 9 live edge stationary wood tables, 83 stationary wood barstools, 4 bar height tables with 16 metal barstools, 20- 8 ft long plastic banquet tables, 21- 40in round tables, ceremony arch, ceremony doors, whiskey barrels, Wire spool table, 2 10 ft head tables, 1 5ft sweetheart table, 3 metal troughs for beverage storage, lawn games, parking lot, access to venue property for pictures
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What is the length of the rental for your Michigan Wedding Venue?
You will get access to the wedding venue the following hours:
Friday 4pm-8pm (A lot of couples like to have their rehearsal dinner too and that is welcomed.)
Saturday 6am- 10:59pm (music off at 10:30pm, out by 11pm) Sunday 6am-11am (clean up, couples have set up breakfast at this time and that is fine too, just as long as you clean up after yourselves.)
What is required for clean up on Sunday at your Wedding Venue? ​
Leave the venue/restrooms/suites/property in the condition you received it in. Clean up where there are messes on the table and floors, take trash to dumpster. We provide all your cleaning supplies, trashcans and trash bags at our wedding venue.
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What is required to book a date at your Wedding Venue? ​
To book our Wedding Venue we require 20% down to book. We accept cash, check, PayPal and Venmo
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When is the remaining balance due at your Wedding Venue? ​
We require payments 12 months from your wedding date, 9 months from your wedding date, 6 months from your wedding date and 3 months from your wedding date for the wedding venue.
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Can we pay the balance in full at your Wedding Venue? ​
Yes, of course, we allow full payment in advance of the Wedding venue date! Additionally, if you would rather pay monthly just let us know and we can accommodate that.
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Do you provide a shuttle service for your guests at your Wedding Venue?
We do not have a service through the Wedding Venue, but we have a local company that we highly recommend. His rates are less than $400 for the duration of the event.
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Do you allow tours at your Wedding Venue?
Absolutely! If you would like to schedule a tour of our Wedding venue please let us know. We like all tours to be private for the couple during the hours of 8am-2pm Friday, Saturday's 9am-12pm and Sunday's 11am-1pm. If you prefer Monday-Thursday tours ask and we can make it work. ​
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Will you hold my date without deposit at your Wedding Venue?
Yes. Once a tour is booked at our wedding venue we put a soft hold on the date. You then get first right to book the venue if someone else is interested in that date. We allow you 72 hours after you take your tour to make a decision. We highly encourage you to leave and talk it over after the tour. Most often we receive a text on the couples drive home that they want to book.
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What if I cannot make the initial payment immediately at your Wedding Venue?
Ask! At at our wedding venue we understand and within reason can make most payment options work.
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What is your cancelation policy at your Wedding Venue? ​
Booking fees for our wedding venue and all payments made including deposits, are non-refundable. However if we are able to rebook the date we will provide a refund .
Do we need to get insurance at your Wedding Venue? ​
Yes, when having an event at our wedding venue you need to pull liability insurance. Our wedding venue is fully insured, but this will cover the couple.
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Is your Wedding Venue a legal business? ​
Yes, our wedding venue is a legal and permitted business. We are a legal business, zoned to have events and our building meets all requirements to host events. Our capacity is set in accordance with requirements by the State.
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Do you have accessible facilities at your Wedding Venue?​
Yes, our Wedding venue is wheelchair accessible. We also have handicap parking, railings in the restrooms and emergency lighting within the venue.
Can vehicles be left overnight at your Wedding Venue?​
Yes, cars can be left overnight at our wedding venue. They will need to be picked up by 11am on Sunday.
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Do you allow pets at your Wedding Venue?
Yes, you are required to clean up after them. If a horse is brought please let us know in advance to make arrangements in our horse barn.
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Does the Wedding Venue have heat and/or A/C?
No, the wedding venue does not have A/C or heat. We do have quiet industrial fans and heaters that can be used. The wedding venue has a nice cross breeze for warm days. Additionally, the windows on the back all open, front doors open across venue and 3 windows on each side of the venue.
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Can we have a bonfire at your Wedding Venue?
Yes, you can have a bonfire at our wedding venue. we provide the firewood. This takes place under our gazebo.
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Are sparklers permitted at your Wedding Venue?
Yes, sparklers are permitted at our wedding venue. If you are going to have sendoff sparklers make sure to provide a bucket for them or let us know and we can provide a bucket. DO NOT put them in the trashcans.
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Are there any restrictions on decorating at your Wedding Venue?
No nails, staples or anything that will leave a mark are to be used at our wedding venue. Typically cable ties, string, command strips and twine are used.
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Can we use real candles at your Wedding Venue?
Yes, candles are allowed at our wedding venue. We just ask that you make sure they will not get wax on our tables.
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Can fake flowers be thrown at your Wedding Venue?
No, we are still finding fake flowers from 8 years ago at our Wedding Venue! They must be biodegradable and a lot online says biodegradable and it is not. Real flower petals and birdseed are perfect.
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Where are the closest hotels to your Wedding Venue?
They closest hotels to our wedding venue are located in Sturgis, Michigan and Howe, Indiana. Best Western, Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn and Super8.
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Do you require specific vendors at your Wedding Venue?
No, at our wedding venue we do provide you with a list of local vendors to help in your planning. Our list includes vendors for catering, photography and videography, coordinators, DJ's, hair and makeup, desserts, bartenders, favors, officiants, bird releasing, live wedding painters, decoration rental and much more! You are not required to use them, but some will provide a discount if you mention our wedding venue.
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Do you have a place for the Wedding party to get ready at your Wedding Venue?
Yes, we have a Bridal Suite and a Groom Room.
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Is Smoking permitted at your Wedding Venue?
We are a smoke free and drug free wedding venue. This includes marijuana and vaping. We do allow tobacco use at your vehicles.
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Are there specific areas for photos to be taken at your Wedding Venue?
You can use any of the wedding venue area for photos, including the driveway in. Evergreen Ranch reserves the right to us any photo that is taken on our property.
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