Frequently Asked Questions

To reserve your date, we require a signed contract and an initial payment. Once received, your date is officially secured on our calendar.

After a tour, we’ll send you the contract with all the details for hosting with us. We’ll hold your date for two days to give you time to decide—after that, it will be released for other couples.

If you’d like to experience the space and amenities firsthand, we’d love to have you schedule a tour.

Yes, we can reserve your date for one week with a non-refundable retainer of $500 before your tour.

This fee secures your date and gives you peace of mind while you finalize details. If you decide to book, it will be applied toward your total balance.

Just ask and we’ll send a link over.

We'd love to offer you a personalized tour of the space by scheduling a time to come in.

Because of our event schedule, please schedule a time to visit. Our staff may not always be available during the day, and some days are reserved for events.

If none of the available times on our calendar work for you, please contact us, and we will do our best to find a time that suits your schedule.

Your rental includes up to 18 tables, 180 chairs, a Bride table/settee, a cake table, a Mantle feature, 3 Frame TVs for slideshows, a Gift Table, Large Built-in bookshelves for decorating, customized lighting on the dance floor, onsite attendant and discounts on in-house vendors and decor.

Learn more on the pricing page

For a memorable send-off, we open our big doors and line the front of the venue with your guests, creating a photo-worthy tunnel perfect for dip kisses.

Sparklers and bubbles can be used for outdoor exits, while LED wands and ribbons work indoors or out.

To keep things safe and easy to clean, we don’t allow petals, confetti, or silly string. These options make for a magical, picture-perfect farewell.

Our space is set up to accommodate 250 people standing comfortably. For food service/seating we have a default of 180 maximum, unless you want to bring in extra chairs/tables to accommodate more.

There is plenty of space for your reception line and welcome table in the ballroom, and we have a separate space for food tables off the ballroom, with two big marble tables for food service.

We have large Bridal and Party room space as well for off-ballroom activities.

At La Fete, you can hire any vendors for your event.

As a convenience, we offer in-house services for wedding planning, coordination, and floral. Our goal is to simplify the planning process and ensure a seamless experience at the venue, allowing you to focus on creating memories.

For outside vendors, we encourage you to consider our preferred vendors, who have been vetted and provide exceptional services.

Our rates listed on our Pricing page show the time ranges available for your booking use.

Please make sure to account for any set-up, decoration time, and the time needed by any vendors you have hired. It is your responsibility to inform your vendors about the available times for their use. If you require more time, you may want to consider renting the space for our all-day option.

We allow alcohol to be served only by a licensed and insured bartender and a security guard.

No outside alcohol is permitted on the premises unless it is served by a licensed bartender.

For events that plan to have alcohol, there is a fee and you are required to purchase event insurance.

Note: This fee does not cover the cost of bartending services or alcohol; it is solely an additional fee for allowing access and cleaning our venue.

Review our Alcohol Policy here

Prior to your event, we will ensure that the facility is clean and prepared for your arrival.

You are required to remove all decorations, food, flowers, and personal items (basically everything you or your vendors brought into the venue).

Additionally, you are responsible for disposing of all trash from the floors, tables, kitchen, or any other areas into trash cans or bags so that our staff can empty them at the conclusion of the event. We will handle the rest as part of the cleaning fee.

We have 15 dedicated spots next to the venue for your wedding party.

We have two large parking garages next to the venue that are free of charge for guests.

See this diagramfor more information about times and locations.

Yes, you may add time to your rental on an hourly à la carte basis. Prices on the pricing page.

You can do this up until 2 days before the event to allow for staffing. Just let us know and we’ll send a supplemental invoice if required.

We have a firm curfew of 12:00 AM.

You and your guests are welcome to enjoy the venue until that time. All guests, vendors and your accoutrement must be out of the venue by that time.

Our prep area includes three prep tables, a commercial refrigerator, a sink, and an ice maker.

In general, cooking is not permitted on-site, including crock pots.

Chafing dishes are allowed, and any other equipment or exceptions must be approved in advance.