Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations & Payment
- We need a signed contract and a 50% retainer of the venue package chosen. All retainers are non-refundable.
- We accept all major credit cards, check, cash, or Venmo
- All initial retainers are non-refundable. If you need to cancel your event, any payments made in excess of your retainer will be fully refunded if you cancel more than 60 days in advance of your event date. If you cancel within 60 days or less of your event, you will not receive a refund for any payments made up to that point.
- Your final balance for the venue and all other services (i.e. bar package, catering, etc.) need to be paid in full 14 days before your event.
- We do not require a damage deposit, however, we do require a credit card on file when you sign your contract. If there are damages or additional expenses incurred during the event, we will charge the card on file.
Event Set-up & Access
- Our Event Package, Standard Reception, and Complete Reception Packages allow five (5) hours for the event. Our Standard Wedding, Complete Wedding, and Weekend Wedding Packages allow six (6) hours for the event. The extra time in each package is allotted for getting ready, setting up, tearing down, vendor delivery, etc. You also have the option to extend the event time on any of our packages – just ask!
- We are big on flexibility so we allow our clients to arrive as early as 8:00 am and you can stay as late as midnight. We offer a variety of packages that allow you to have anywhere from a 3-hour rental to a 14-hour rental.
- The Martin’s team is here to make things as easy as possible for our clients. We will handle the set-up and tear-down of all tables, chairs, linens, bar needs, and general maintenance. We ask that only our staff move any furnishings, artwork, tables, chairs, etc. We also will help with centerpieces and other decorations as needed. Our clients are responsible for executing their decorations and removing all personal items before the end of the event.
If I am having my ceremony and reception at The Martin, when are we able to do our 1-hour rehearsal?
- Your complimentary rehearsal walkthrough will be scheduled during your final planning session. We do our best to allow every couple to do their walkthrough the day before their wedding, but we will always guarantee your walkthrough the week of your wedding. If you want to ensure you’ll have your rehearsal the night before your wedding, you can either book a separate rehearsal event or you can take advantage of our Weekend Wedding Package.
Decorations
- Yes! We offer a variety of decorations that will help bring your event to life and also save you money. All of our packages include some of our decor items, and some of our packages include ALL of the decor items! We will continue to add more decoration options to our inventory. If you want something we don’t currently have, just ask! If you decide to bring any decorations of your own and do not plan to keep them after your event, feel free to ask us if we’re interested in buying them from you!
- Yes, you can definitely bring in your own decorations. All decorations must be pre-approved by The Martin staff. We do not allow glitter or confetti. Candles with a flame are allowed, but the flame must be lower than the top of the vase they are in. Helium balloons are allowed but must be weighted down. We do not allow tape, nails, thumbtacks, etc. on our walls. We recommend command hooks if you’d like to hang or drape any decorations.
- Our chairs look beautiful with almost any event (even the gold-themed ones!) but if you’d like them to be another color, we recommend renting chair covers.
- We offer round tables, 6-foot rectangular tables, 8-foot rectangular tables, and cocktail tables. And yes! All of our tables and chairs are included with your rental.
- Yes! We have a gas firepit that we can turn on any time. Please note that using the firepit to cook is NOT permitted (i.e. marshmallows, hot dogs).
General
- Yes, we have our own private parking lot.
- No, you do not need to get insurance for your event. All of your vendors and contractors must have and maintain any insurance that may be required for their service.
- We have an in-house A/V system with surround sound, outdoor speakers, 3 TVs, a projector & screen, and a wireless microphone that our clients can use.
- If you are with a non-profit organization or want to host a charitable event, please contact us at info@themartineventspace.com. We’d love to hear what you’re looking for and see how we can help!
- Absolutely! You can bring whatever entertainment you wish to have on the patio. Our cornhole set comes included with the Complete Wedding and Complete Reception Packages or you can a la carte it on if you’re utilizing a different package.
- Yes. We will supply a day-of-coordinator for each event, as well the bar and serving staff needed.
- Yes! You can use any vendor of your choosing for catering, music, photography, cake/desserts, floral, etc. Due to our liquor license, The Martin must provide and serve all alcoholic beverages. We charge a $250 fee to use an external caterer. This will give them access to our prep kitchen, warming ovens, refrigerators, etc.
- Of course! We offer a Recurring Event Package that will give you a hefty discount on your venue rental. Check out our Event Packages for more details.
- You are not required to have security, however, we do encourage it for any parties serving alcohol with over 125 guests.
- Yes! Our outdoor area will hold up to 100 guests for a ceremony.
