Frequently Asked Questions.

We do not! While we have many wonderful vendors we could recommend if you are looking around we do not require that you use anyone specifically!

We have seating on site for 200 guest! While we do not have a max capacity exceeding this number, you will need additional outside rentals and logistics for an event of a larger size! Just let us know what you are planning and we will see how we can best accommodate you!

On site parking is available for all guest!

During an event, our manager on duty can help with parking logistics when needed!

Larger events than 200 guest will require additional parking logistics that will need to be discussed!

Absolutely! Tours are by appointment. We highly recommend visiting to experience the property, see our spaces, and discuss your vision in person.

Dates are first come first serve basis. A 25% initial payment and signed contract is required for the date to be reserved.

We accept cash, credit cards, checks, and bank transfers.

We have an office in Oakland for onsite drop offs and we do our bookings and invoicing through Honeybook.

Credit card fee is 3% and bank transfer fee is 1.5%.

We try to be as easy as we can! When there is not an event before, and we are able to allow early set up we do!

We require that you have a full service Day of Coordinator, a full service caterer that is licensed and holds a minimum one million dollar insurance policy, and a State of Tennessee licensed bartender that holds a minimum one million dollar insurance policy.

If you desire to use an untraditional caterer, or have someone who does not coordinate professionally please communicate with us before booking. We do have an amendment to our contract for special circumstances. We do not ever allow alcohol to be served by someone that is not licensed and insured no exceptions.

If you have any questions let us know.

As stated in our contract:

Alcohol is not provided or served by The Elliot, and does not require you to purchase alcohol from any particular vendor. The Client is required to hire a Tennessee licensed and insured professional "Bartender(s)". NO EXCEPTIONS. The Professional Bartending Service will assume liability of alcohol service. 

If alcohol will be sold at the event, the client is responsible to present a liquor license from the State of Tennessee thirty (30) days prior to the event. This can be sent by email to info@theelliotevents.com. 

 The Elliot requires that each Bartender(s) must maintain General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000, combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage. The Bartender(s) State of Tennessee License and Certificate of Insurance must be provided thirty (30) days prior to the event by email to The Elliot at info@theelliotevents.com. 

Alcohol cannot be served to minors. 

ALL alcohol must be served from behind the bar by a licensed and insured bartender. If at any point the Bartender leaves the bar, the bar is to be closed and no alcohol is to be served by anyone outside of the professional bartending staff. 

No vendors are permitted to drink, no exceptions. 

If at any time any vendors, the catering staff, bartender, The Elliot representative deems alcohol consumption to be excessive, the staff has the authority to close down all alcohol service and/or evict inebriated guests from the premises. 

The Elliot prohibits self serving alcohol on the property during the event. If at any point guests are self-serving on the property The Elliot has the right to remove self serve alcohol from guest, and at the discretion of The Venue, the staff has the right to end the event. 

No shots. No heavy pours. For the safety of your guest, alcohol service must cease one hour before the event ends.

As stated in our Contract:

The Elliot is a tobacco-free, e-cigarette-free, marijuana free, juul-free environment. The Renter will be fined $250 per incident if smoking occurs on or about the venue. Smoking must occur more than 50 feet away from the porches/decks of the property, if necessary. 

In our traditional wedding package you have the venue from 9:00a - 11:00p.

As a previous hair and makeup artist I understand sometimes you need to get ready earlier. We make exceptions where we can, please communicate with us for earlier opening time. We sometimes make exceptions for a later rental period, please communicate with us for a later exit time.

You will need permission in writing from The Elliot for an earlier or later time frame.

Yes!

Per our contract:

Wedding liability insurance is a specialty policy designed to protect and reimburse the couple for certain losses from accidents that occur during the rehearsal, wedding and reception. Wedding liability insurance covers items such as damage to the facility caused by a guest or vendor, bodily injury to guests, or even alcohol-related accidents. The Elliot requires that the Renter/Financially Responsible Party for this contract procure their own wedding insurance. Renter must maintain a General Liability Insurance policy in an amount not less than $1,000,000, combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage for both your event date (and rehearsal dinner date when applicable.) 

Such insurance shall name The Elliot as an additional insured (no exceptions).

 The certificate of insurance with the endorsement must be provided thirty (30) days prior to the event.The Certificate of Insurance must be emailed to info@theelliotevents.com directly from your chosen insurance agent or company, not the Renter.  Should the damage exceed the amount of the refundable damage deposit of $500, the renter will be required to pay the extra expenses and damage out of pocket or file a claim with the insurance on file.  The renter is responsible for obtaining additional insurance coverage deemed necessary for the event, such as event cancellation insurance, property insurance, or liability insurance for specific activities or high-risk elements. 

We ask that brides come back between 60-30 days out from their date!

Why? Because you will have your RSVPs at that time and a crucial part to what you need to be at the venue to plan for is floor plan.

Please schedule your day of coordinator, important people to your planning process, and any other vendors to come to this meeting. Plan to spend some time on your own planning, as well as sit down and meet about your floor plan with one of the venue staff members.

A rehearsal walkthrough is included, the time is as available! Dinners are available to book as available, but at an additional cost!

We do not book Fridays for rehearsal dinners or rehearsals until 60 days out.

Personal belongings removed, and borrowed things from the decor closet put back by 11p!

Any rentals, floral installs, and decor brought in from outside must also be removed from the property by 11p!

(This is apart from Full Service Catering’s job to clean the kitchen, bus the tables, and take out the trash. If you do not hire a full service caterer then this is ultimately part of the clients responsibility.)

The Venue does all of the cleaning and setup of our tables and chairs before and after every event.

Yes. You may use everything in the decor closet. Everything must be returned neatly at the end of the night. All food related items such as cake stands and chargers must be cleaned before returning.

Please run all installs of decor, flowers, etc by the venue for written permission! We are happy to accommodate what we can, while ensuring the property remains beautiful for all of our guest!

No. The Cottage is only rented to you and your party during your event.

Yes. All rentals such as chairs, tents, tables, and larger items we ask that you communicate with us so we can plan logistics with you and protect our space and your day!

Per our contract:

No rice, confetti, bird seed, food, balloons, wish lanterns, potpourri, fake flower petals, silly string, glitter, or the like will be allowed. Please check with management of The Elliot for approval on what is to be used. Failure to abide by this rule will result in an immediate forfeiture of the entire damage deposit and if the damage exceeds the $500.00, additional charges will be due by the renter or financially responsible party. 

Yes we have had couples use fireworks!

Per our contract: Renter may use cold sparklers on premises. Any other type of fireworks or sparklers require the written permission of The Elliot. Sparklers are permitted outside only and may not be lit inside under any circumstance. If utilizing sparklers, the Renter is responsible for their guest disposing of used sparklers in a dedicated metal container located by the exterior sink on the porch during the event. Renter is responsible for making sure sparklers are thrown away into bagged trash and disposed of in the trash receptacle with other waste after cooling off. Sparklers strewn across the grounds and/or any damage incurred from flames will result in a damage fee. Renter specifically acknowledges they are responsible for any damage or injury caused by fireworks, sparklers, or any kind of firework related activity. 

We suggest that you do hire Full Service Catering! If you do not then you will need to complete the tasks of full service catering as following:

Bus tables, take out the trash to the trash receptacle on the deck, clean the kitchen and serving tables of food debris.

Per our contract: The Elliot does not provide catering services, and maintains the right to approve or reject the use of an outside caterer. Outside caterers must maintain General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000, combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage.  The certificate of insurance must be provided thirty (30) days prior to the event to info@theelliotevents.com.  If the caterer does not adhere to the required insurance, they will not be approved by Vertical Events, LLC. 

Renter is responsible to ensure Caterer is aware of Vertical Events LLC policies.

Please reach out, if we are available we would love to let you!