Weddings
We want you to enjoy the wedding experience at Rip Van Winkle Gardens; therefore, we treat your wedding as though it were our own. Experience has taught us that special attention to all of the details is the best way to ensure customer satisfaction. Our staff can assist you with all your bridal needs: bridal luncheon, rehearsal dinner, reception, and a romantic night at one of our Acadian style Bed and Breakfast Cottages.
Facility Rentals
Facility rentals for weddings/receptions at Rip Van Winkle Gardens include the use of the Bayless Center or the Orangerie and a specified garden area and kitchen for a four hour period unless otherwise provided in your contract. For set-up, you are guaranteed access to these facilities from 9:00AM until time of your scheduled four-hour rental. Other arrangements can be made with the management.
A 50% deposit on rental fees is required in order to confirm your date. All deposits are non-refundable. The remaining balance of the facility rental charge, beverage charges, and all equipment rentals is due thirty days prior to your function.
Bar Service
No Liquor is allowed to be brought into our facility. All beverage services must be done through Rip Van Winkle Gardens.
Wine and Beer Bar
Includes a red wine and white wine, your choice of two different brands of beer, bartender service, ice, wine glasses, drink napkins, soft drinks, and bottled water.
Open Bar
Includes premium brand liquor, wine, champagne, two choices of beer and all mixes for a standard bar, bartender service, ice, high ball glasses, wine glasses, champagne flutes, and drink napkins.
Non-Alcohol Service
Includes cokes, diet cokes, bottled water, beverage servers, ice, beverage glasses, and drink napkins.
Additional Rentals
The rental of the Bayless Conference Center includes use of the following items inside of the Bayless Center at no additional charge:
16-6ft Tables rectangle with white or ivory tablecloths.
13-48 inch round tables with white or ivory tablecloths.
300 chairs one piece seat and back (black) with chrome legs and frame
To further enhance your function at Rip Van Winkle Gardens, the following are available at an additional charge. Delivery and set up charge will be added to the rental price.
Chairs:
White plastic chair with padded seat.
Tables
48 inch round seats 6-8
60 inch round seats 8-10
Tables
90 inch round
108 inch round
120 inch round
60 inch x 120 inch rectangle
Dance floor
16x18 Parquet style installed
20x21 Parquet style installed
24x24 Parquet style installed