Key to Terms

Services/Amenities

CATERING
  • provided: the facility provides catering.
  • provided, no BYO: the facility arranges catering; you cannot arrange your own.
  • preferred list: you must select your caterer from the facility’s approved list.
  • provided or BYO: the facility will arrange catering or you can select an outside caterer of your own.
  • BYO, licensed: arrange for your own licensed caterer.
  • provided, or BYO buy-out required: a fee will be charged to “buy out” the facility’s preferred caterer if you wish to make your own arrangements.

KITCHEN FACILITIES
  • ample or fully equipped: large and well-equipped with major appliances.
  • moderate: medium-sized and utilitarian.
  • minimal: small with limited equipment, may not have all basic appliances.
  • setup or prep only: room for setup and food prep, but not enough space or utilities to cook food.
  • n/a: not applicable because facility provides catering.

TABLES & CHAIRS
  • some provided or provided: facility provides some or all of the tables and chairs.
  • BYO: make arrangements to bring your own.

LINENS, SILVER, ETC.
  • same as above

RESTROOMS
  • wheelchair accessible or not wheelchair accessible.

DANCE FLOOR
  • yes: an area for dancing (hardwood floor, cement terrace, patio) is available.
  • CBA, extra charge: you can arrange for a dance floor to be brought in for a fee.

BRIDE’S & GROOM’S DRESSING AREA
  • yes: there is an area for changing.
  • no: there’s no area for changing.
  • limited: smaller space not fully equipped as changing room.
  • CBA: can be arranged.

PARKING
  • Descriptions are self explanatory;
  • CBA: can be arranged.

ACCOMMODATIONS
  • If overnight accommodations are available on site, the number of guest rooms is listed.
  • CBA: the facility will arrange accommodations for you.

TELEPHONE
  • restricted: calls made on the house phone must be local, collect or charged to a credit card.
  • guest phones: private phones in guest rooms.
  • house phone: central phone used by all guests.
  • emergency only: self-explanatory

OUTDOOR NIGHT LIGHTING
  • yes: indicates that there is adequate light to conduct your event outdoors after dark.
  • access only or limited: lighting is sufficient for access only.

OUTDOOR COOKING FACILITIES
  • BBQ: the facility has a barbecue on the premises.
  • BBQ, CBA: a barbecue can be arranged through the facility.
  • BYO BBQ: make arrangements for your own barbecue.
  • n/a: not applicable

CLEANUP
  • provided: facility takes care of cleanup.
  • caterer: your caterer is responsible.
  • caterer or renter: both you and/or your caterer are responsible for cleanup.

VIEW
  • We’ve described what type of view is available for each facility.
  • no: the facility has no view to speak of.

MEETING EQUIPMENT
  • full range: facility has a full range of audio-visual equipment, including projectors, overhead screens, etc..
  • no: no equipment is available.
  • BYO: bring your own meeting equipment.
  • CBA: equipment can be arranged.
  • CBA, extra fee: equipment can be arranged for an extra fee.

OTHER
  • Description of any service or amenity not included in above list.


Restrictions

ALCOHOL
  • provided, no BYO: the facility provides alcoholic beverages (for a fee) and does not permit you to bring your own.
  • BYO: you can arrange for your own alcohol.
  • corkage, $/bottle: if you bring your own alcohol, the facility charges a fee per bottle to remove the cork and pour.
  • WCB only: (or any combination of these three letters) only wine, champagne and beer are permitted.
  • licensed server: the server of alcohol must be licensed.

SMOKING
  • allowed: smoking is permitted throughout the facility.
  • outside only: smoking is not permitted inside the facility.
  • not allowed: smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
  • designated areas: specific areas for smoking have been designated

MUSIC
  • Almost every facility allows acoustical music unless stated otherwise. Essentially, restrictions refer to amplified music.
  • amplified OK: amplified music is acceptable without restriction.
  • outside only: no amplified music allowed inside.
  • inside only: no amplified music permitted outside.
  • amplified OK with limits or restrictions: amplified music allowed but there are limits on volume, hours of play, type of instruments, etc.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
  • Accessibility is based on whether the event areas (not necessarily the restrooms) of a facility are wheelchair accessible or not.
  • yes: the facility is accessible.
  • limited: the facility is accessible but with difficulty (there may be a step at the entrance, for example, but all of the rooms are accessible).
  • no: the facility is not accessible

INSURANCE
  • Many facilities require that you purchase and show proof of some insurance coverage. The type and amount of insurance varies with the facility, and some facilities offer insurance for a minimal charge.
  • required, certificate required or proof of insurance required: additional insurance is required.
  • not required: no additional insurance is required.
  • may be required: sometimes additional insurance is required

OTHER
  • decorations restricted: the facility limits the use of tape, nails, tacks, confetti or other decorations.

CAPACITY NUMBERS AND FEES