Questions guests ask about The Blackwell Inn

Question 1

Is there a food and beverage minimum?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Weddings have a food and beverage minimum that varies by date. Some Friday evenings and Sundays have lower minimums.

Question 2

What deposits are required for a wedding?

Accepted Answer

$2,000 at contract signing. Then 50% of anticipated revenue six months out and 75% three months out. The balance is due seven business days before.

Question 3

What deposits apply to meetings and banquets?

Accepted Answer

Standard terms are 20% or $2,000 at signing. Then 50% of estimated revenues 60 days ahead. The balance is due 3 business days before the event.

Question 4

Are the service charge and tax included?

Accepted Answer

No. A 24% service charge (subject to change) applies to room rental and food and beverage, plus state and local taxes.

Question 5

What is the wedding cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

All deposits are non-refundable. A deposit can move to a new date if re-booked within six months, with management approval.

Question 6

Can we bring our own food or drinks?

Accepted Answer

No. Outside food and drink cannot come into banquet or meeting rooms. All food and beverage is bought through The Blackwell.

Question 7

Are there decor limits?

Accepted Answer

No glitter or confetti, no open flames and nothing attached to walls or ceilings. Hotel staff set out drop-off decor for a $300 fee.

Question 8

When must music end?

Accepted Answer

Music and other noise that disturbs other guests must end by 12:00 midnight.

Question 9

How is bar service priced?

Accepted Answer

Bartenders are $100 each, 1 per 100 guests, up to 2. Each bar has a $300 minimum spend. Guests must be 21+ with valid ID.

Question 10

Is a bar included with a wedding?

Accepted Answer

Wedding packages include four hours of hosted bar for the cocktail hour and reception. Guests must be 21+ with valid ID.

Question 11

How many guests fit in the Grand Ballroom?

Accepted Answer

The Grand Ballroom is 3,900 square feet and hosts up to 300 guests.

Question 12

How many guests can attend a wedding ceremony?

Accepted Answer

Up to 250 guests in two sections of the ballroom, or up to 200 guests in the Pavilion.

Question 13

What AV comes with the meeting rooms?

Accepted Answer

The hotel lists built-in AV for its meeting rooms: an LCD projector, a screen and white boards. Wi-Fi is included for all attendees.

Question 14

Do we have to use the hotel's vendor list?

Accepted Answer

No. The hotel keeps a list of vendors it has worked with, but you do not have to use them. Outside vendors must be pre-approved.

Question 15

What does valet parking cost?

Accepted Answer

Valet is $35 per evening for guests and attendees, $20 for day use, and from $50 per day for special events.

Question 16

Where can guests self-park?

Accepted Answer

In the Lane Avenue Parking Garage next to the hotel. The hotel does not run it, and fees are paid to the garage on exit.

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