Question 1

Do you have a ceremony backup plan for inclement weather?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The ceremony will take place inside the venue. We create an aisle and your guests sit at tables.

Question 2

Do you have indoor bathrooms with handicap accessibility?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have beautiful indoor bathrooms with full handicap accessibility.

Question 3

Does this venue meet all local township and building codes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sundance meets all local and state fire, handicap, electric, plumbing and building codes.

Question 4

Is the venue air conditioned?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 5

Is the venue heated?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have heaters available. In the months of May and October we require a prepaid $250 surcharge. If the heat is not needed on the day of your event the surcharge will be refunded. If your event is not in May or October and you'd like to utilize the heaters, a 2-day notice and $250 surcharge will ensure we can get them set up for your event.

Question 6

Can we hire a caterer of our choice?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can hire a professional caterer of your choice or from our wonderful local vendors list

Question 7

Can we bring our own food?

Accepted Answer

No. In fact, we require meals to be supplied by a professional caterer or the catering department of a grocer (Hardings, Whole Foods etc.) You are welcome to have a friend bake your cake, cookies, pies or cupcakes but please keep food safety concerns in mind by avoiding ingredients that easily spoil.

Question 8

What time do couples normally schedule their ceremony?

Accepted Answer

The timeline is yours to plan but we do recommend that a ceremony takes place between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. to give you & your vendors time to get ready & set up.

Question 9

Can we hire our own bartender or bartending service?

Accepted Answer

No. We require all reserving parties that plan to serve alcoholic beverages at their event to hire Luther Events. You will email them with an idea of what you would like to serve, number of guests and an event timeline and they will email you back an estimate. Please request our preferred vendor list for their email address.

Question 10

Can we supply the ingredients needed for our alcoholic beverages.

Accepted Answer

Yes. We highly suggest purchasing through Sue Luther’s supplier: Liquor Cabinet in St. Joseph, MI. Liquor Cabinet also owns the Kegerator equipment at Sundance. They will deliver Co2, tap the kegs, ice and cups and any ingredients you purchase from Liquor Cabinet.

Question 11

Does our reservation include an event rehearsal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer a complimentary 1-hour rehearsal the day before event. Friday events rehearse on Thursday evening from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Saturday events rehearse on Friday morning from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sunday events rehearse on Saturday morning from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Question 12

Can we purchase additional setup time for our event?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Please email us for information.

Question 13

Can we choose our own vendors ?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With the exception of the bartender. We ask that you please check with us before hiring a vendor that's not on our preferred vendor list. We want to ensure your event team is made up of reputable professionals who have your best interests in mind.

Question 14

Most of our guests do not live in the area. Where would they stay?

Accepted Answer

There are many choices for guest accommodations in the area. See the Location section of our website.

Question 15

What is the security deposit for and what is the reason you are asking this of me?

Accepted Answer

We require a credit card number be on file with The Barns Management for incidentals, broken rules or damage (like a hotel does). The card is NOT charged up front. This is asked of you so that you will help us preserve the condition of the property for future weddings like previous couples did for you.

Question 16

Is my non-refundable deposit to book refundable?

Accepted Answer

No – The $1000 event deposit is not refundable. The deposit amount is applied to the full rental fee. The remaining balance is due 8 months prior to your wedding date.

Question 17

Will you hold my date while I look around at other venues?

Accepted Answer

No. We've tried holding dates over the years but we've found that it's only fair for everyone to book dates with a signed rental agreement and paid event deposit.

Question 18

Can we have a pet in our ceremony?

Accepted Answer

No. We love our pets too. We tried this many many times.It just did not work for the couples or the barns grounds.

Question 19

Can we set up yard games?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Yard games are allowed in the lawn directly behind the dining hall. They are not allowed in either ceremony site.

Question 20

Is smoking allowed inside the venue?

Accepted Answer

No. Smoking is not allowed inside the venue. Smoking is allowed outside the venue in designated areas but not by the entrance.

Question 21

What is your peak season?

Accepted Answer

May, June, July, August, September, October, and November

Question 22

What is your off-peak season?

Accepted Answer

none

Question 23

Can we bring our own alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 24

Do you have on-site parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes a self parking lot across the street

Question 25

Do you have accessible facilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances

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