Question 1

What is included in the reservation? (PART I)

Accepted Answer

The entire climate controlled facility for the day, bridal suite, groomsmen lounge, tables, chairs, lounge furniture, layout consultation meeting, complete furniture set up before, during, and after event, two building managers, and two parking attendants.

Question 2

What is included in the reservation? (PART II)

Accepted Answer

While the client is responsible for cleaning up and removing all decorations following the event - The Booking House takes care of cleaning bathrooms and floors of the facility.

Question 3

What is a layout consultation meeting?

Accepted Answer

During the layout consultation The Booking House staff works diligently to create a custom layout that best fits the client’s needs and we take care of all the set up and tear down before and after your event.

Question 4

Who is here during our event and what do they take care of? (PART I)

Accepted Answer

The Booking House also provides two building managers and two parking attendants on the day of your event. The parking attendants are here an hour before the start of your event to direct guests into parking spots upon arrival, and they stay until the “Flip” from ceremony to reception is completed. The building managers are here the whole day.

Question 5

Who is here during our event and what do they take care of? (PART I)

Accepted Answer

The Booking House also provides two building managers and two parking attendants on the day of your event. The parking attendants are here an hour before the start of your event to direct guests into parking spots upon arrival, and they stay until the “Flip” from ceremony to reception is completed. The building managers are here the whole day.

Question 6

Who is here during our event and what do they take care of? (PART II)

Accepted Answer

One is here in the morning to answer questions, help the vendors get in and out easily, and make sure the building is ready to go for the event. Two new managers arrive an hour prior to the start of your event to direct guests upon arrival, help with elevators, adjust temperatures and lighting, and sell cigars. They will also be monitoring the bar, making sure guests are not over-served.

Question 7

Who is here during our event and what do they take care of? (PART III)

Accepted Answer

These staff members are not coordinators and they do not help with set up or clean up; they are simply here to answer questions about the building and make sure everyone is safe. They will take care of closing down the building once you have your items cleaned up and loaded in your vehicles.

Question 8

Who is here during our event and what do they take care of? (PART III)

Accepted Answer

These staff members are not coordinators and they do not help with set up or clean up; they are simply here to answer questions about the building and make sure everyone is safe. They will take care of closing down the building once you have your items cleaned up and loaded in your vehicles.

Question 9

How long do I have the facility? (PART I)

Accepted Answer

When you reserve The Booking House, you get the entire building to yourself for your big day starting at 10 am. We allow 5.5 hours of “party time” in which guests arrive for the ceremony and/or cocktail hour, and reception. Time for set up, getting ready, and clean up is not taken from the 5.5 hours “party time.”

Question 10

How long do I have the facility? (PART II)

Accepted Answer

If you want to add additional hours to your “party time” there are additional fees that will be applied and The Booking House staff must have the payment the week of your event. At the end of the event, you have one hour to clean up and load anything you brought in.

Question 11

How long do I have the facility? (PART III)

Accepted Answer

The client is charged $500 per hour that our staff must be here after the first hour of clean up, so please do not bring more than you can clean up within the hour.

Question 12

What is your capacity in the rizzardi room?

Accepted Answer

The Rizzardi Room can accommodate approximately 250 guests seated for ceremony and reception.

Question 13

What is your capacity in the Whitaker room?

Accepted Answer

The Whitaker Room can accommodate approximately 165 seated for a ceremony, and can accommodate more than 250 for standing cocktail hour when combined with The Station Room.

Question 14

What is your capacity in the Station room?

Accepted Answer

This room can hold up to 100 standing guests for cocktail hour and up to 250 when combined with The Whitaker Room.

Question 15

What is the purpose of the Crow’s Nest? (PART I)

Accepted Answer

The Crow’s Nest is a cigar lounge adding a unique space that you and your guests can enjoy throughout the night. This lounge area is great for the groomsmen to prepare for the event and hang out while the bridal party uses the first-floor bridal suite.

Question 16

What is the purpose of the Crow’s Nest? (PART II)

Accepted Answer

The room features plush leather furniture, tv, a card and game table, a minibar, a powder room, and a ventilation system allowing guests to smoke cigars. Cigarette smoking is not permitted inside.

Question 17

What is the Bridal suite like? (PART I)

Accepted Answer

The bridal suite is a modern feminine space for the bridal party to use during the event. There is plenty of room to accommodate hair and makeup artists on-site. The room features plenty of picturesque spaces, lots of comfy seating, a kitchenette, Keurig and coffee supplies, a powder room, and cubbies to store personal items.

Question 18

What is the Bridal suite like? (PART II)

Accepted Answer

This is one of the only rooms that guests do not use during the evening and we include a key so that items can be safely stored in this area.

Question 19

Do you cater? (PART I)

Accepted Answer

No, we do not prepare any food ourselves. We provide a list of required caterers that the lessee must choose from. The Booking House reserves the right to deny a caterer to serve at the event depending on past experiences and inability to provide insurance.

Question 20

May I act as my own vendor?

Accepted Answer

While we do not suggest this, you are more than welcome to be your own decorator. If you decide to bring your own florals in, you will be expected to arrive with your work completed and you may not use our building as your workshop. All food provided for events must be supplied only by licensed and insured vendors unless you have special permission from The Booking House.

Question 21

May we have a Dj or Band?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you may have a DJ or a band, but all music must come to a close by 11 pm. Special exceptions may be made but must be approved by The Booking House.

Question 22

Is alcohol allowed? (PART I)

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you choose to have alcohol for your event, you are fully responsible for it. If you must buy a “One Day Event Insurance Policy” and all alcohol must be served by the bartending staff. No outside alcohol is permitted at an event and guest or members of the wedding party may not bring their own supply and/or self-serve during the event.

Question 23

Is alcohol allowed? (PART II)

Accepted Answer

Any alcohol found not in the possession of the bartender when the event starts will be confiscated. It is the responsibility of the Lessee/host to ensure the safe departure of all guests from The Booking House.

Question 24

Who brings the alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Clients are permitted to supply their own alcohol for the event as long as everything is served to guests by a bartender. Guests may not bring their own alcohol and any unattended alcohol will be confiscated by our staff and put behind the bar for the bartenders to serve.

Question 25

Can we decorate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you may decorate as long as you do not need use of a ladder - any decorating that requires the use of a ladder must be done by an insured vendor that can provide proof of insurance. Confetti, silly string, loose seeds, and rice are prohibited from The Booking House. Please do not put tacks or nails in the fireplace or walls.

Question 26

Are candles allowed?

Accepted Answer

Candles are allowed at The Booking House as long as there are no open flames. We require that the candles are inside jars or containers, and must be on top of tables or the mantles; no real flames on the floors. Small tea lights are prohibited; please choose votive candles or larger candles when making décor selections.

Question 27

May we set up the night before? (PART I)

Accepted Answer

Set up is allowed starting at 10 am on the morning of your event. This gives The Booking House crew the time they need to set up tables and chairs and make sure the facility is clean before your event.

Question 28

May we set up the night before? (PART II)

Accepted Answer

There are some instances where you may come in the day prior to your event but this is not guaranteed and any special accommodations must be approved by The Booking House. No items may be stored in the warehouse following the wedding.

Question 29

When do we need to have everything out of the building?

Accepted Answer

When the party ends, you will have one hour to remove all decorations and belongings. You must take all items with you the night of your event. We begin cleaning right after your event; anything left will be considered trash and removed. If excessive amounts of items are left on-premises, Lessee will forfeit their security deposit and could be charged an additional fee to cover clean-up expenses.

Question 30

Must we take away the trash? Who is responsible for facilities clean up?

Accepted Answer

Caterers and bartenders are responsible for removal of their trash along with all of the alcohol trash. If the caterers or bartenders cannot perform this action it is the responsibility of the Lessee to take the trash or the security deposit will be forfeited. You are responsible for removing all decorations and belongings at the end of the night.

Question 31

Does a wedding coordinator come with the rental fee?

Accepted Answer

No, a wedding coordinator is not included in the rental fee, but we do have an on-site coordinator available for hire for an additional fee. Our on-site Day of Coordinator can be hired solely for one day, to make sure that you can relax knowing every detail of the day will be executed without flaw.

Question 32

Is parking provided?

Accepted Answer

Yes, parking is provided across the street from The Booking House but no vehicles are to be left overnight on the parking lot of The Booking House due to liability and safety. We provide two parking attendants for every event to assist with directing guests into parking spots.

Question 33

Is it okay to invite children?

Accepted Answer

Children are welcome at The Booking House but must be supervised. At no time during your event should children be wandering freely around the building.

Question 34

Are sparklers allowed?

Accepted Answer

We do allow sparklers to be used during a send off at the end of the night. All sparklers must be used on the sidewalk or gravel outside of the building and the Lessee must have a plan for sparklers to be properly disposed of.

Question 35

What about linens?

Accepted Answer

We do not provide linens, and we recommend renting linens through your caterer to minimize work on your part. All items must be delivered on the day of your event.

Question 36

Are other events scheduled on the same day?

Accepted Answer

We only schedule one event per day at The Booking House so that we may give each client our full focus and attention.

Question 37

Is set up, getting ready, and clean up part of the 5.5 hours?

Accepted Answer

The 5.5 hours is the time allotted for your guests to be here. The 5.5 hours begin when the ceremony is scheduled to start and end when the music stops and guests leave that evening. You may begin set up and getting ready at 10 am on the day of your event and clean up is one hour after the end of the event. This time is not part of the 5.5-hour time slot and there is no extra charge for this.

Question 38

What about a rehearsal? (PART I)

Accepted Answer

For every wedding event, there is a complimentary hour of rehearsal time that will be scheduled as close to your event day as possible. When we are three months out from your wedding date we will contact you to set up your rehearsal.

Question 39

What about a rehearsal? (PART II)

Accepted Answer

Please be aware that your rehearsal may not be the night before your event due to the availability of the facility. There may be another party rehearsal in the morning on your wedding day (between 9 am and 11 am). If you are interested in having your rehearsal dinner at The Booking House please talk to our staff about our party rates.

Question 40

Where can we take pictures?

Accepted Answer

There are plenty of places to take pictures in the building as well as outside. One block away is Manheim’s historic train station, which displays a railroad car, and more historic photo spots. Behind The Booking House there is a farmer’s field along with a beautiful wooded area for photos. A short walk or drive away there is a park with soccer fields, trees, and a creek.

Question 41

Who moves furniture from ceremony to reception?

Accepted Answer

The Booking House staff manages this process and makes sure that the layout is correct but does require that the caterer assists.

Question 42

Who provides tables and chairs?

Accepted Answer

In your reservation you will also have access to all of our furniture at no extra cost. Our 5 ft. round tables accommodate 8 to 10 people each. Upon request, we can provide a list of all furniture and the floor plans for the facility. If you choose to rent different tables or chairs they must be delivered and picked up on the day of your event.

Question 43

Who is here for the day of?

Accepted Answer

While we do not include coordination services in the base rental, we do recommend hiring a day of coordinator to assist with the flow of your event. We have an in-house venue coordinator that can provide day of coordination services for an additional cost. The base rental rate includes two site managers and two parking attendants to direct guests and vendors upon arrival.

Question 44

What if we have to cancel our date after we already paid the deposit/difference?

Accepted Answer

We do not refund any deposits or payments. All payments made to The Booking House are non-refundable.

Question 45

What is included with the in-house bartending service package?

Accepted Answer

The Booking House offers a Bartending Service to create a stress-free and seamless experience for your event! With this package, 2 experienced & RAMP certified bartenders will serve at your event. We will provide all necessary glassware, common mixers & garnishes to compliment your drinks, ice, and cocktail napkins. We will meet with you about 2 months prior to your event to discuss your menu.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the reservation? (PART I)

What is included in the reservation? (PART II)

What is a layout consultation meeting?

Who is here during our event and what do they take care of? (PART I)

Who is here during our event and what do they take care of? (PART I)

Who is here during our event and what do they take care of? (PART II)

Who is here during our event and what do they take care of? (PART III)

Who is here during our event and what do they take care of? (PART III)

How long do I have the facility? (PART I)

How long do I have the facility? (PART II)

How long do I have the facility? (PART III)

What is your capacity in the rizzardi room?

What is your capacity in the Whitaker room?

What is your capacity in the Station room?

What is the purpose of the Crow’s Nest? (PART I)

What is the purpose of the Crow’s Nest? (PART II)

What is the Bridal suite like? (PART I)

What is the Bridal suite like? (PART II)

Do you cater? (PART I)

May I act as my own vendor?

May we have a Dj or Band?

Is alcohol allowed? (PART I)

Is alcohol allowed? (PART II)

Who brings the alcohol?

Can we decorate?

Are candles allowed?

May we set up the night before? (PART I)

May we set up the night before? (PART II)

When do we need to have everything out of the building?

Must we take away the trash? Who is responsible for facilities clean up?

Does a wedding coordinator come with the rental fee?

Is parking provided?

Is it okay to invite children?

Are sparklers allowed?

What about linens?

Are other events scheduled on the same day?

Is set up, getting ready, and clean up part of the 5.5 hours?

What about a rehearsal? (PART I)

What about a rehearsal? (PART II)

Where can we take pictures?

Who moves furniture from ceremony to reception?

Who provides tables and chairs?

Who is here for the day of?

What if we have to cancel our date after we already paid the deposit/difference?

What is included with the in-house bartending service package?

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