Question 1

What is the maximum capacity for a wedding?

Accepted Answer

We can safely accommodate up to 150 people.

Question 2

Are there any time restrictions for weddings?

Accepted Answer

All weddings must conclude by 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and by 9 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday.

Question 3

Is there a sound restriction?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we greatly appreciate and respect our neighbors. With that said, we adhere strictly to sound provisions on the property, so noise does not carry unnecessarily to our neighbors. We will work closely with your DJ to keep the volume to an appropriate level throughout the wedding.

Question 4

What do we get with the rental?

Accepted Answer

The rental includes the use of the two connected barns (encompassing the main barn, lower barn, and back barn), outdoor ceremony area, outdoor cocktail hour space, the suite and the lounge. Also included are mismatched wooden chairs, 15 wide plank farm tables, wooden ceremony benches, high top tables, and miscellaneous antique props that can be used for decoration, including a fully restored 1923 Ford Model T farm truck, wooden crates, mason jars, and assorted signage. Parking attendants and an on-site day-of-wedding coordinator are also included in your rental.

Question 5

Are we able to bring our own food or caterer?

Accepted Answer

We strongly recommend that you use a caterer from our preferred list of caterers to service your day.

Durham Hill Farm has no kitchen on site, so caterers will either bring in food hot or prepare food in our prep tent. Keeping food at the proper temperature and managing off-site catering is a tricky task, but each of our preferred caterers have proven their ability to keep your guests happy and well fed without a hitch.

Contact us for a full list of our preferred caterers or to discuss the logistics of using your own.

Question 6

Do you have a preferred list of other vendors that we must select from?

Accepted Answer

We work with many great local vendors that we are happy to recommend, but you may use any photographer, florist, or DJ that you wish.

Question 7

Do we need to rent chairs for ceremony or reception seating?

Accepted Answer

We have about 300 mismatched wooden chairs that can be used for reception seating and indoor or outdoor ceremony seating. We also have wooden benches that can be used for an outdoor ceremony. So unless you don’t like wooden chairs and benches, we’ve got you covered for seating!

Question 8

Do you offer any overnight accommodations?

Accepted Answer

Durham Hill Farm does not provide overnight accommodations, but there are some great B&Bs and hotels within a few miles of the farm.

Question 9

Do you require an insurance policy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a certificate of general liability insurance and host liquor liability insurance (if liquor is being served) is required for the day. This policy can be purchased through the following website: www.venueliability.com/durhamhillfarm (http://www.venueliability.com/durhamhillfarm)

Question 10

How is alcohol handled for our event?

Accepted Answer

All your alcohol must be provided by you, and served by bartenders provided by your caterer.

Question 11

Are there any restrictions on decorations?

Accepted Answer

Open flame candles are not permitted inside any buildings, but battery operated candles are allowed. Nails, tacks, staples, or anything that could damage walls, beams, floors, or other areas of the barn or property may not be used. Otherwise, you are free to decorate the barn and surrounding areas to meet your vision for the day.

Question 12

What if it rains? Do we need to rent a tent?

Accepted Answer

We can accommodate an indoor ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception using the two connected barns, so there is no need to rent a tent!

Question 13

Is there heat or air conditioning in the barn?

Accepted Answer

There is heat and AC in the lower and back sections of the barn, the bar area, and bathrooms. The main barn area is not automatically heated or cooled, but there are ways to heat and cool the space with propane heaters and fans.

Question 14

Do you provide tables? If so, what size are they?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we provide wooden farm tables for your wedding reception seating. There are 15 farm tables that are each eight feet long. We also have folding tables that can be used in five foot, six foot, and eight foot sizes.

Question 15

How many high-top tables do you have?

Accepted Answer

There are 13 high-top tables (120-inch round linen fits them).

Question 16

Does Durham Hill provide linens?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not provide any linens. However, our farm tables are made to be used without linens and our preferred caterers will provide linens for any buffet tables used.

Question 17

Will someone from the venue be present during our event?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Durham Hill Farm representative and/or your day-of-wedding coordinator will be available throughout your event.

Question 18

Can my pet be part of the wedding?

Accepted Answer

We love animals and understand wanting to include them in your special day. We can make arrangements for pets to be part of photos in some of our outdoor spaces for a limited time, but this must be discussed and approved by our events team well in advance. Of course, registered service pets are permitted everywhere they are allowed by law.

Question 19

Can we do our rehearsal on site if we are having our ceremony on site? And if so, when?

Accepted Answer

Of course. If you are getting married at Durham Hill Farm, we provide time on the Thursday prior to your wedding for your rehearsal. The specific time of your rehearsal on Thursday depends on the day of your wedding:

• The rehearsal for Friday weddings will be 5-6 p.m.
 • The rehearsal for Saturday weddings will be 6-7 p.m.
 • The rehearsal for Sunday weddings will be 7-8 p.m.

All rehearsals are managed and coordinated by our wedding coordinator. Once your date is booked, we’ll be in touch to discuss rehearsal logistics as well.

Question 20

Is there enough parking on-site for all my guests?

Accepted Answer

There are sufficient parking spots available in our parking lot on-site for our events and no off-site parking is needed. We also include parking attendants for all of our weddings, so your guests don’t have to worry about finding a spot. We can also recommend some great shuttle bus companies that can take you and your guests to and from a hotel to our venue.

Question 21

Is smoking permitted?

Accepted Answer

Smoking and vaping is permitted in designated areas only and there is a strict policy of no smoking or vaping in or near any buildings at any time.

Question 22

Is Durham Hill kid-friendly? Are there any child policies we should know?

Accepted Answer

Children are definitely welcome, and we love having them, but we do require that they be supervised by an adult at all times. As an active horse farm, there are potentially hazardous areas for children. If children are coming to the wedding, they must be with a parent, guardian, or adult attendant at all times.

Question 23

What are the dimensions of the ceremony arbor?

Accepted Answer

The arbor is 7.5 feet tall and 12 feet wide.

Question 24

Can I come to the farm with my vendors (florist, photographer, etc) before my wedding so they can see the space?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you are more than welcome to come to the property with your vendor(s)—subject to availability and scheduling. We ask that you contact us in advance and schedule an appointment. This is so we can ensure there is no other event taking place and that a Durham Hill Farm representative is available.
Please do not enter the property without an appointment.

Question 25

When can we, or our vendors, come on site to start setting up?

Accepted Answer

You and your vendors have access to the property as early as 8 a.m. on the wedding day.

Question 26

Can we bring in fireworks, have a sparkler send-off, light Chinese lanterns, or throw confetti at some point?

Accepted Answer

We do not allow things like confetti cannons, lanterns, or other items that will litter our farm or the surrounding property. Fireworks are also not permitted due to local zoning and sound ordinances (plus, our horses do not like them). The good news is that we do allow sparkler send-offs through our sparkler package. Contact your coordinator for more information and to get this added to your day.

Question 27

What is the maximum capacity for an event?

Accepted Answer

There are two spaces available for hosting your event—you may book one or both. Our main barn space can safely accommodate up to 100 people, our lower barn space can safely accommodate up to 50 people, and both spaces together can safely accommodate up to 150 people.

Question 28

Are there any time restrictions for events?

Accepted Answer

You have a total of six hours for your event—two hours for setup, three hours for the event, and one hour for cleanup. You can book a maximum of one additional hour at a rate of $250 an hour. All events must conclude by 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and by 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.

Question 29

Is there a sound restriction?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we greatly appreciate and respect our neighbors. With that said, we adhere strictly to sound provisions on the property so noise does not carry unnecessarily to our neighbors. If your event includes music or a DJ, we can work with you to keep the volume to an appropriate level.

Question 30

What do we get with the rental?

Accepted Answer

Main Barn Rental: Our main barn rental has a maximum capacity of 100 people and includes the use of our wooden farm tables and mismatched chairs, use of our surround sound system, access to the granary and back barn, two indoor restrooms, and use of an on-site dumpster for trash disposal.

Lower Barn Rental: Our lower barn rental has a maximum capacity of 50 people and includes the use of folding tables and mismatched chairs, use of our surround sound system, access to the outdoor patio and grassy area overlooking horse pasture, use of indoor restrooms, and use of an on-site dumpster for trash disposal.

Question 31

Are we able to bring our own food or caterer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you may bring in your own food or caterer. We also have a preferred list of great caterers for you to select from to service your day. All of them have wonderful reputations and are familiar with the farm and our policies.

Question 32

Do you have a preferred list of other vendors that we must select from?

Accepted Answer

We work with a lot of great local vendors that we are happy to recommend, but you may use any photographer, florist, DJ, etc that you want.

Question 33

Are there any restrictions on decorations?

Accepted Answer

Open flame candles are not permitted inside any buildings, but battery operated candles are allowed. Nails, tacks, staples, or anything that could damage walls, beams, floors, or other areas of the barn or property may not be used. Otherwise, you are free to decorate the barn and surrounding areas to meet your vision for the day.

Question 34

Is there heat or air conditioning in the barn?

Accepted Answer

There is heat and AC in the bar area, bathrooms, and lower and back sections of the barn. The main barn area is not automatically heated or cooled, but there are ways to heat and cool the space.

Question 35

Does Durham Hill Farm provide linens?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not provide any linens.

Question 36

Will someone from the venue be present during our event?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Durham Hill Farm representative will be available throughout your event.

Question 37

Can all my guests park on-site?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available on site in designated areas only.

Question 38

Is smoking permitted?

Accepted Answer

Smoking and vaping is permitted in designated areas only and there is a strict policy of no smoking or vaping in or near any buildings at any time.

Question 39

Is Durham Hill kid-friendly? Are there any child policies we should know?

Accepted Answer

Children are definitely welcome, and we love having them, but we do require that they be supervised by an adult at all times. As an active horse farm, there are potentially hazardous areas for children. If children are coming to the event, they must be with a parent, guardian, or adult attendant at all times.

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