The Woodridge Way:
Ceremony: ½ hour
Join the many who have vowed their love under our Live Oaks. A perfect wedding deserves a perfect location and our garden is that perfect location. As he takes your hand in marriage, the sweet smells of the flora in bloom will fill the air and the background sounds of the fountain will set the mood for this wonderful union. Our white wrought iron gazebo is set under the canopy shade of our centuries old oaks, surrounded by beautiful gardens. A coordinator will assist though out the wedding to insure needs are met as agreed. The Officiant is a personal choice and not part of this agreement. If you need assistance in this regard, we will be happy to provide you with a list of qualified Officiants in the area. A 30 minute Rehearsal time is allowed and will need to be scheduled with Woodridge.
Friday weddings can be held at 5:00 pm or after, Saturday weddings anytime after 1PM.
Reception: - 3 1/2 hours
After the formalities are over it is time to celebrate. Our 1800 sq. foot pavilion is designed just with that in mind. Adjacent to our gardens, your guests will get settled while important final photos are taken in the gazebo. Tables for 10 are arranged surrounding the dance floor with additional casual seating arranged around the inside of the pavilion. For larger weddings, some tables may be arranged on the grounds outside the pavilion. The Woodridge Bed and Breakfast provides quality linen tablecloths, table toppers and silk flowers in sconces on the lattice panels of the pavilion. The wedding party with prior arrangement with Woodridge may add additional tasteful decorations. All receptions must conclude by 10PM on Friday or Saturday, 9PM on all other days.
Catering:
Woodridge works in conjunction with one of the area's finest caterers to provide a selection of fine foods you will find delectable. Once the date is set, we will provide you with you menu choices to select from. We take care of the rest. The buffet and guests will be taken care of by 2 wait staff. Click to View Available Menu
Cake:
A cake allowance of $2.00 per guest is included with your package. You will have the opportunity to select the perfect cake(s) from our on-line catelog and order form. Any amount over the allowance is payable directly to our exclusivre bakery in accordance with their policies.
Parking:
The Woodridge Bed and Breakfast offers adequate on-site parking for events with up to 75 guests (38 cars). Parking attendants will guide your guests to parking spots.
Guest Suites:
Our Five lovely suites, which can accommodate up to 14 will be reserved for your use. As part of your agreement, you commit to the rental of all of our suites. There is a 2 night minimum rental for weddings on Friday or Saturday. We will be happy to provide you with information cards to send to your family & friends from out of town. Any suites not reserved by 30 days prior to the wedding must be guaranteed by you. If requests are made with in the 30 day period, we will be happy to work with you on this matter. Options for use include bridal party dressing room, honeymoon suite, gift of stay to bridal attendants.
Only overnight guests are permitted on the second floor unless prior arrangements have been approved. Of course, overnight guests are served a grand gourmet breakfast each morning of their stay.
A 20% discount will apply to our rate for those dates. Additional nights can be added at the same savings.
Extras (not included with package quotes) -
Music & Entertainment:
Music preference is as individual as the couple. Background music is provided at no charge but if you would like a DJ or live music, Woodridge has a large list of musicians to fit most any budget and music style, which you may choose. Woodridge adheres to Local laws that dictate volume levels.
Alcohol:
This wedding package is non-alcoholic. If you wish to have alcohol, we will secure a Bartender for you. This will be at an additional charge. The wedding party will provide all alcohol to be served. NO SELF SERVE or BYOB allowed. Also, cash bars are not permitted. The Woodridge Bed and Breakfast assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY for any alcohol related matters and requires the renter to sign a statement accepting responsibility for all alcohol related matters.
Security:
The Woodridge Bed and Breakfast requires on-site security during events if Alcohol is present and/or for parties of 75 or more. Woodridge will secure security on your behalf once one or both of the above criteria is confirmed. Payment is your responsibility and is given directly to the officer. (Security will cover the entire event time, plus ½ hour prior and ½ hour after event.) Woodridge reserves the right to have anyone removed from the premises for drunkenness, damaging property, etc.
Charges and payment terms:
Our package rates are based on the number of guests -
Weddings of 26 - 50 - $3150.00or with upgraded catering $3965.00
Weddings of 51 - 75 - $4050.00or with upgraded catering $5275.00
Weddings of 76 - 100 - $4750.00or with upgraded catering $6380.00
Weddings of 101 -125 - $5650.00or with upgraded catering $7525.00
(Note prices include use of all 5 guests suites for 2 nights)
Damage Deposit $200.00:
Submitted at with final payment prior to the event in addition to and not part of the rental charge. The renter should expect a full refund of the deposit unless the Pavilion, Guestrooms, Common Areas, Grounds are damaged or items are missing from same areas.
Payment terms:
A deposit of 1/3 of the total price will hold the Woodridge Bed and Breakfast for the selected date and the 5 quest suites. The deposit is due at signing of our user agreement. The second payment of 1/3 is due 90 days prior to the wedding. The balance and security deposit shall be due 30 days prior to the event date, along with the final count. Additionally, payment of all unreserved suites is due. A cancellation fee of $50.00 will be taken on all cancellations, with NO refunds issued within one month of the event.
