| Chapel
1. How many guests can the Chapel hold?
The Chapel pews can accommodate 110 guests. Extra seating can be arranged at the rear of the Chapel for an additional 20 guests should the need arise.
2. Can I provide my own music for the Chapel service?
You may arrange to bring in singers and musicians. Please advise your catering representative.
3. How long is the Chapel service?
The Chapel service starts promptly on the hour and is approximately 25 minutes.
4. What is included with the Chapel?
The Old Mill Inn provides a complimentary bridal change room, rehearsal time and access to beautiful gardens for wedding photos.
5. Can we bring our own Officiate to conduct the service?
You are welcome to bring your own Officiate, however you still require our Minister to assist the day of your wedding to ensure all official documents are completed accurately and to assist with the timing of the service. A nominal minister’s assistance fee is applicable.
6. Are there any rental fees associated with the chapel?
Chapel Rental fees are varied depending on whether you are having your wedding reception at The Old Mill Inn. There are also fees associated with the Chapel Organist and Ministers. Please refer to your Chapel information guidelines in your brochure kit for specific costs.
The Wedding Garden
7. How many guests does the Wedding garden area seat??
The area can accommodate up to 150 guests for outdoor ceremonies.
8. What happens in the event of forecasted rain or inclement weather?
A back up function room will be provided as an alternative.
9. Is the wedding garden wheelchair accessible?
We do offer the use of an all terrain wheel chair that will allow access via the park area immediately adjacent to the wedding garden area. Please note that only access to the wedding garden is by stairs from The Old Mill Inn garden area.
10. Will The Old Mill set up my flowers in the wedding garden?
You are responsible to arrange for the set up and removal of all flowers and other decorations.
Functions
11. When do we discuss the final details for our function?
4-6 weeks prior to your wedding day we will call to arrange an appointment. Please allow at least one and a half hours (1 1/2) to discuss your menu/bar details, your timing plan as well as your floor plan.
12. What is the room rental cost?
Room rentals range from $100.00 - $200.00 depending on the size of the banquet room.
13. What is the charge for linens?
The Old Mill Inn provides white tablecloths & white napkins complimentary. Specialty linens can be arranged directly via our recommended supplier or through The Old Mill Inn Flower Shoppe.
14. Do I have to give you a deposit to book a function room?
A non-refundable deposit is required to book a function room. This is not a room rental charge. This deposit is applied to your final food & beverage bill.
15. What are the payment terms for my function?
The balance of your function estimate is due 14 business days prior to your wedding.
16. Can we put a room on hold until we make a decision?
Unfortunately we are not able to put function rooms on a hold status.
17. Who will be the contact from The Old Mill Inn on the day of our wedding?
Your Banquet Captain will introduce himself/herself when you arrive and will be your contact throughout your event. He/she will look after all the details of your function so you can just relax and enjoy your day.
18. Do you have a safe place to keep envelopes received from our wedding guests?
We have safety deposit boxes that can be accessed through our Manager on Duty. Alternatively, if you have accommodation at the Inn, you can use your in-room safe.
Meals
19. How long does each course take to serve?
Approximately 20-30 minutes per course.
20. What is French Service?
The Banquet staff serves the entrée meal on a pre-warmed plate at the table for your guest’s enjoyment.
21. How many servers per number of guests?
One server is provided for every 20 guests.
22. What meal arrangements do you provide for children?
Children’s meals are available or alternatively, children 12 and under can enjoy a smaller portion of the selected entrée. The price accordingly will be 35% off the adult meal price.
23. What alternative meals do you provide for people with allergies or for vegetarians?
Our Chef can prepare any special meals to accommodate your guest’s dietary restrictions and allergies. This can be pre-arranged with your Catering Representative.
24. Are candles allowed?
Due to fire regulations open flame candles are not allowed. The Old Mill Inn provides complimentary votive candles. Any candles provided by outside suppliers must have the flame protected.
25. Do you allow outside catering on premises?
The Old Mill Inn must provide all catering with the exception of a Wedding Cake or Special occasion Cake that may be supplied by the client.
Beverages
26. Can we bring in our own wine/alcohol for our function?
The Old Mill Inn does not permit wine/alcohol to be brought in for consumption.
27. Even though we have a bar package, do we have unlimited alcohol and wine service for our guests?
The concept for the Bar package allows for easy planning and budgeting for your wedding function. It is NOT intended to be an all you can drink event for your wedding guests. In the interest of liability for you as the host of your wedding function as well as for The Old Mill Inn and it’s employees we do NOT encourage unlimited drinking of alcoholic beverages. Furthermore, the bartenders at The Old Mill Inn are SMART SERVE trained. Accordingly they have authority to refuse service to any guest they believe has reached the point of intoxication.
28. With our bar package, can our guests request double shots of alcohol beverages?
In the interest of liability to you as the host of your wedding function as well as for The Old Mill Inn and it’s employees we do NOT want to encourage excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages. As such, we do NOT allow double shots of alcohol to be poured.
29. Is there a time limit on our bar package?
All bar packages are based on a five (5) hour basis. For functions with an early start time it may be extended by a maximum of one (1) hour for a total of six (6) hours.
30. Can I extend the bar until 2:00 am?
Arrangements to extend the bar hours to 2:00 am can be made with your Catering Representative in advance of your wedding day. An additional fee is applicable.
Accommodation
31. Where can my out of town guests stay near by?
We have an exclusive 57 room boutique Inn & Spa on site.
32. Is there a discount for the Bridal party and their guests to stay in the Inn?
Provided the Wedding Reception is held at The Old Mill Inn, we are pleased to offer incentives for the Bride & Groom to spend their wedding night at The Old Mill Inn. A Suite for the Bride & Groom can be provided at 50% off the regular rate. We are pleased to extend 15% off the Luxury, Deluxe rooms as well as Suites for your guest’s convenience and pleasure (not applicable on Traditional and Premium Rooms).
Misc.
33. What are the parking arrangements for my guests?
Complimentary on site parking is available for your guests.
34. How do I arrange for a Bridal change room?
Your catering representative will book you a complimentary change room. The key can be signed out at the catering reception on the day of your wedding.
35. Can Bridal parties not having their wedding here take pictures in The Old Mill Inn?
The Old Mill Inn property is for the exclusive use of wedding parties holding their ceremony or reception at The Old Mill Inn.
36. Do you have an elevator for guests who have difficulties with stairs?
The Manager on Duty can assist your guests via the service elevator and bring them safely to your function room.
37.What is the “SOCAN” fee?
It is a tariff for playing pre-recorded or copyright music at an event. It is the obligation of the facility to collect this fee and submit to the Music Industry Association. |
