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Policies and Procedures of the Grand River Center

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Wedding Reception Policies and Guidelines

Deposits and Payment:
We require a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 with the returned contract. This deposit will be used to confirm your reception location & will be applied towards your master account. Prior to the day of your reception the guaranteed portion of the bill must be paid. At this time you are also required to submit a credit card as collateral. We will not charge your card if the remaining balance is paid by the first Tuesday following your event. Acceptable forms of payment include: Cash, Check, Master Card, Visa & American Express. Payments can be made in person or by phone.

Guarantee:
A guarantee of the number of persons attending your event is required by noon five days prior to your reception. This number is not subject to reduction. If no guarantee is received, the contracted number of guests will be considered the guarantee.

Room Rental:
No room rental will be charged if food & beverage minimums are achieved. Food and beverage minimums vary, depending on room. Friday evenings & dates January 1 - March 31: no food & beverage minimums.

Cancellation:
Cancellation Policies are detailed on contract.

Food and Beverage Service:
The Grand River Center will adhere to all federal, state and local laws with regard to food & beverage. The Grand River Center will neither serve alcoholic beverages to anyone under the legal drinking age, nor to any persons considered intoxicated. Therefore, it is the Grand River Center’s policy that no liquor, beer or wine may be brought in from outside sources.

All food & beverage consumed on property must be purchased through the Grand River Center. (wedding cake excluded)

The Grand River Center prohibits the removal of food from the function by individuals with the group. (wedding cake excluded)

Cake Cutting:
The customer is responsible for all brought in decorations & cake parts at the end of an event. If the client would like the Grand River Center staff to cut the cake, there is a $50 charge.

Policies:

Confetti, rice & glitter are prohibited.
All decorations, gifts, & belongings must be removed from premises immediately after your event.
We are not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
All menu items must be finalized 30 business days prior to your event.
No beverages are to be carried in the Grand River Center. No food or beverages are to leave the premises. (Wedding cake excluded)
- You will be provided the minimum amount of tables needed to comfortably seat your guests (10 per table).
You will be given a six (6) hour time period for your wedding reception (cocktail hour included). Each additional hour is $250.00 in advance and $500 if requested the night of event.