Announcements

The use of outside catering services is no longer permitted for new contracts.

The catering company must serve all alcohol. Beer, wine, and liquor are permitted and may be provided by the client or purchased directly through the catering company, depending on each company’s policies. A banquet permit is required for all events at the Gardens.

Partnered companies have been vetted by us and have pre-signed our catering agreement which lists all of our policies and requirements about food, bar, and beverage service. Outside companies are companies that are not partnered or pre-approved.

A licensed, professional Day of Coordinator is required for all weddings at the Gardens.

DOC must provide no less than the following:

• Works with couple no later than 2 months (8 weeks) before the wedding date

• Creates detailed wedding day timeline

• Involved in venue pre-wedding meeting

• Attends and directs rehearsal

• Manages timeline on the wedding day

• Point of contact for vendors, including the RCG Venue Host

• The Day of Coordinator is required to checkout and sign off with an RCG Staff Member at the end of the event.

An event insurance policy is required through Event Insurance Now. This policy typically costs approximately $285* and is the client's responsibility.

Clients are responsible for obtaining, at their expense, event insurance through Event Insurance Now.

Wedding Liability Insurance coverage with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 general aggregate on a combined single limit basis is required.