What happens if it rains?

You have options!

• We can move your ceremony inside if the weather turns on us. The back half of the barn can support seating for up to 100 for your ceremony. Our new large-scale glass doors help to bring the outdoors in no matter the weather. The final call must be made no later than 45 minutes before your guests begin to arrive in order to give our staff the necessary time to turn the room over.
• Some couples choose to reserve a tent to put over the outdoor ceremony area just in case.
• We have a stock of clear umbrellas for your use if you choose to brave the rain! These look great in photos and can make for a fun portrait session.
• [Stay tuned on our social media]1 for progress on our front porch - this will serve as a covered outdoor space for ceremonies (and everything else!) in the future!

Where does everyone park?

There is a large grass parking area that is strategically separated from the barn & ceremony space. It is designed this way to keep from having cars in your photographs, and to reduce any noise/safety concerns that could arise from allowing cars to drive through.

• Our parking lot is fully attended for the hour that your guests arrive to ensure that everyone knows where to go.
• There are handicapped spaces available behind the barn.
• We allow drop-offs and anyone loading/unloading items to pull right up to the barn doors.
• We have a golf cart service available for anyone needing transport to/from the barn/parking lot.

When will we get access to the venue to decorate?

This depends upon the package you have chosen and will be outlined in your contract. You will either have the day before your wedding, or it will be the day of your wedding. Please plan accordingly! Your team leader will be present to support you through the decorating process.

Does Cold Spring Farm include a Wedding day Coordinator?

Wedding day or event management is available as an add on to your venue rental. Find out more about event management services here.

You are also welcome to hire an outside coordinator. We love meeting new planners/coordinators and we are excited to connect with whoever you choose to hire!

If you choose to utilize an outside coordinator, or you choose not to have one at all – we will still have staff on-site for your event. Please note that our event staff are not coordinators, and their job description varies greatly from that of a Coordinator.

Do you provide tables and chairs?

Yes. Tables and chairs are included in your venue rental fee.

• (7) 8’ handmade wood farm tables
• (1) 5’ handmade wood sweetheart table
• (7) 6’ round tables
• (6) 5’ round tables
• (10) 30” cocktail tables
• (4) metal pub-style tables w/stools
• (2) live-edge/barrel tables (on the patio)
• (130) black resin chairs
• varying spool tables
• varying antique tables
• varying folding tables

How many people can be seated per table?

8’ wooden farm tables can seat 8-10. Please note that people will be seated at the heads of the table if you wish to place 10 guests. 6’round tables seat 8-10 5’round tables seat 6-8

Do you provide linens?

Yes! Neutral linens are provided and included in your venue rental fee. Please note - we only have linens for the tables that we provide. If you are renting tables, you will need linens to go with them. Check out our decor collection to see our table linen and runner options.

Can vehicles be left overnight?

Yes. We ask that they be picked up by 10am the following morning. [Check out shuttle & transportation options here.][3]

What time does the music need to end?

Alton Town Ordinance requires us to have all music off by 10pm. We require all guests to depart by 10:30pm.

What if we rent a tent or something else? Can those be dropped off and picked up outside of the rental period?

If you rented the entire weekend, yes. Per your contract - all rental drop-offs & pick-ups must be approved by and coordinated with our team so that we can properly accommodate your needs. Please note - If you have a one-day rental (or less,) we will likely only be able to accommodate same day deliveries/pick-ups. Contact us with any questions.

How is clean-up handled?

Our team will break down and clean after your event. They will organize your belongings to be easily picked up in the morning (or taken with you that evening, depending on your rental.) Our team will also be regularly emptying trash receptacles, checking the bathrooms, and generally ensuring that spaces remain as clean as possible throughout your event. We do require that your caterer handles dinner clean-up, or that you hire someone to manage food clean-up if choosing another route (ie. food trucks.) Our venue staff has many responsibilities during an event day. Dinner clean-up can be time consuming (especially if rental items are involved,) and would not allow them to be present for those things.