Frequently Asked Questions
- To reserve your date, please Contact Us saying you would like to reserve your preferred date.
- To make your date officially “yours”, we require a signed Rental Agreement along with a Date Reservation Fee of $1,000. Once these have been received, we consider the date “yours” and remove it from our available dates list.
- A payment, equal to 50% of the remaining balance is due 6 months prior to your event date. The final payment is then due 2 months prior to your event date.
Tours are by appointment only. Please Contact Us to arrange a tour. Tours are usually provided on Monday or Tuesday.
You will need to select a caterer that is licensed and insured. If you need suggestions, we are happy to provide you a list of trusted caterers that meet these requirements, and that we are confident will provide the best experience possible for you and your guests. However, if you have a specific caterer in mind that you would like to use, and they are licensed and insured, let us know.
No, you will need to follow the contract obligations of your contract regarding alcohol use and distribution.
No, you are free to choose your own vendors. We are happy to provide suggestions and recommendations, if needed.
No. There will only be one wedding/event per weekend at Festhalle Barn. This ensures that each couple’s wedding or event is special.
Yes, there are several hotels within walking distance of our venue, including Hotel Millwright and Guest House Motel. There are also many bed and breakfast accommodations within 10 miles of the venue.
Festhalle Barn offers ample parking in our paved private parking lot, which will accommodate 70+ cars. No concerns here of having to share the parking with other businesses, or having to walk several blocks between your car and the venue. Our parking lot is also well lit for events that go in the evening and after dark.
No, Festhalle Barn does not have air-conditioning or heat. There are ceiling fans to circulate air and two large barns doors which when open provide substantial air flow. Approved propane tanks can be used for heating during cooler months.
We provide up to 300 chairs for you and your guests. We have a variety of tables and sizes so that you can configure the space to your needs.
No. Festhalle Barn provides a wonderful venue, tables, and chairs. Linens, cups, silverware, etc. can be arranged through your caterer or rented from a vendor of your choice.
Since we only host one wedding or event per weekend or week day, our fee structure is the same, whether you have your ceremony, reception, or both at our venue.
Dogs are allowed onsite for pictures only. Dogs must be on a leash, kept away from food, and someone must be responsible for them other than the bride and groom. Animals, other than service animals, are NOT allowed onsite.
Our preferred form of payment is check or cash.
You will have access to the venue during the times listed in your rental agreement. We believe, with a well-organized plan and a team of family and/or friends to help out, couples will have plenty of time for decorating, as well as getting ready for the big day. Please note, you will be responsible for informing your vendors that they will only have access to the venue during this time as well (i.e., no drop-off or pick-up outside of your rental time).
We do not provide wedding or day-of coordination. However, a member of our team will be at the venue before the start of your rental time to personally welcome you and your vendors. This team member will also be available throughout the day to answer questions, check facilities, clean as necessary, help with problems or concerns that may come up, etc. However, we do not plan your wedding day or organize the details of your day. Also, please understand we can not be responsible for communicating your wants/needs to your vendors, communicate with your bridal party as to when/where they need to be, make any announcements to your guests, etc.
Absolutely! Our primary focus is weddings on Fridays and Saturdays. However, we are available for other special events during the week. This includes evenings and/or weekdays. We welcome business meetings and company events, family get-togethers, Holiday celebrations, graduation parties, bridal showers, etc. Contact us at amanasites@southslope.net for available dates and pricing.
Yes. We require a personal liability insurance in an amount not less than $500,000.00 for any person injured and $500,000.00 for any one occurrence. Proof of this insurance needs to be provided to us 30 days prior to your event date.
Fireworks are not allowed at Festhalle Barn. This includes sparklers.
Please do not plan on leaving any vehicles on our property overnight. However, we do not want anyone to feel pressured to drive if they have had too much to drink. We encourage you to plan ahead (shuttle, carpool, designated driver, etc.) to ensure all guests are safe. If someone’s safety is in question, and they can not drive after the event, their vehicle MUST be off our property by 10:00 am the following morning.
Noise levels will be reduced to levels appropriate to a residential area after 10:00 PM. Music will need to end at 10:30 pm, to ensure that you, your vendors, and your guests can be packed up and off the property by midnight.
All deliveries and pick up must happen during the agreed-upon rental period. Please advise your vendors of this policy.
For insurance and safety purposes, we cannot allow candles or other open flames.
