Question 1

Do I need to schedule an appointment to tour Butterfly Kisses Pavilion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, We require anyone wanting to tour and visit our venue to schedule an appointment.  We offer many opportunities to tour or visit our venue.  Click on Schedule a tour to access our tour calendars.  Also you can attend one of our Plan your Wedding Party & Tasting Events.   If you are already booked with us, reach out to us via email or text to receive a consultation calendar.

Question 2

How many guests can Butterfly Kisses Pavilion accommodate?

Accepted Answer

Our venue can accommodate up to 120 guests with standard packages. For larger events, we offer customizable packages and can extend shelter coverage with tent rentals and other logistical considerations. Additional investments and efforts are required for events exceeding 120 guests.  Packages are customized for these events.

Question 3

What does the wedding venue rental package include?

Accepted Answer

See our Affordable Venue Packages  page for details on event rentals and weddings packages.

Question 4

How can I reserve a date for my event?

Accepted Answer

To reserve a date, a nonrefundable date reservation fee and a signed contract are required. We do not hold dates without these.

Question 5

Are there date restrictions?

Accepted Answer

We do have some packages that may have date restrictions. Packages such as our Wee Wedding, Elopement, & Intimate Wedding days have Saturday date restrictions. This does not mean they are not available. You may further inquire within our office.

Question 6

How do I book my date for my wedding or event?

Accepted Answer

Reserving dates requires a nonrefundable date reservation fee of $800.00  and a signed contract provided by the host/responsible party.  If the event is a wedding, we do require either one or both of the person(s) getting married to be one of the responsible parties.

Question 7

Do you require a security deposit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we require a refundable security deposit to be secured 30 days prior to the event. This deposit will be refunded upon completion of the event without any damages or excessive clean up.

Question 8

What types of payments do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept all major credit card, ach payments, checks, and cash.   Check payments are not accepted less than 30 days out from the event.

Please note a 4 % non cash payment fee is applied for credit card and debit card payments.

Question 9

Am I required to obtain special event insurance?

Accepted Answer

When you go into contract you become the host of a private event.  As the host you are responsible for anyone present at your event including guest and vendors. We do highly recommend event insurance however it is not required. Special event insurance has many different protections for a host; most hosts will consider it alone for the alcohol liability and/or cancellation services.

Question 10

What is your alcohol policy?

Accepted Answer

You may have alcohol served at your event. All alcohol MUST be provided & served by BKP. 
Any state and federal laws apply to events held at Butterfly Kisses Pavilion. Details can be found in our contract available to you upon booking an event. Should any rules or laws be broken it will be considered a breach of contract and the event will be cancelled immediately.

Question 11

I see your list of preferred professionals, am I required to use them for my wedding service needs?

Accepted Answer

The list of preferred professionals is available for you to use however is not required. Our preferred professionals are pre-approved and provide an excellent level of service. Should you provide your own professionals or service you may require additional verification and permissions to utilize your own vendors.

Question 12

What are your rental times?

Accepted Answer

Rentals may be booked:

Monday- Thursday- between 9 am-9pm 
Friday & Sunday between 9am -10pm 
Saturdays between 9 am -11pm.  The amount of time available for  your rental depends on the package you choose.

Question 13

Will someone from BKP be present during my wedding or event?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we will have a director and any needed staff available for your event. Their duties include parking attendant and venue attendant. Our venue attendants will maintain the restrooms, manage the fire place, handle the windows, mini split, fans, venue provided items,  manage trash receptacles, and are there for overall safety. They do not handle any coordination of the event or the production of the host's décor, you may hire a professional for this service.

Question 14

Do I need a wedding planner or coordinator for my wedding?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if your event exceeds 120 guests, a wedding planner or coordinator is required. For smaller events, it's highly recommended to ensure everything runs smoothly. Our Venue Sales and Service director, a certified wedding planner, offers Wedding & Event Management services at an additional cost for select wedding Venue packages.   Wedding Day management services is included in our Inclusive Wedding Packages.

Question 15

Is there a dressing suite available for couples?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer a spacious dressing suite that can be divided for privacy, accommodating both individuals in the couple.

Question 16

What happens in the event of inclement weather?

Accepted Answer

When planning an outdoor event you should always consider a "plan b". Our facility does include the pavilion which is typically used for the reception part of the events. Couples have utilized this space as their "plan b" by having guests sit at their reception table and performing the ceremony in a centralized location. You may also consult with a local rental company to have a tent placed over the ceremony site or placed elsewhere on the grounds if you would like another option for plan 'b'.

Question 17

What measures are taken to manage pests at Butterfly Kisses Pavilion?

Accepted Answer

We implement year-round pest control and ground maintenance to manage nature. The week of your event, we inspect and monitor the venue for pests to ensure a comfortable experience. Our ground maintenance efforts help minimize bugs and wildlife.

Question 18

Can I decorate the wedding Venue?

Accepted Answer

As you may see throughout the website and on our instagram page we allow our hosts to decorate the venue as they prefer. There are some limitations due to safety and preventing damages.

Question 19

What linens are included?

Accepted Answer

Your venue rental will include, napkins and table sash runners for guest farm tables, table cloths for all service tables that are included within your package.  We do have color choice options.   Material upgrades or additional linen request are available however additional costs may apply.

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