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Our complete service for your once in a lifetime mansion style wedding?

Rental Fee:
A simple and inclusive rental fee of $325 per hour is charged. This fee covers use of all public areas of the mansion as well as all the physical facilities you will need. Silver service, china, wine & champagne glassware, tables, chairs, linens and centerpieces are all included in the rental fee.

Catering Service:
We serve only buffet style menus and we are able to prepare anything that is feasible to serve in that manner. We have several popular menu selections for your review, however, we wish to work with you to individualize our catering ideas to create a menu to suit your reception needs. There is a 100 person minimum catering charge for all Saturday events, 75 for Friday and 60 for Sunday through Thursday.

Desserts:
We will provide a beautiful and delicious wedding cake or a tort selection for $4.25 per person. You are welcome to provide your own wedding cake provided it is professionally made. We will take care of cutting and serving all wedding cakes and desserts at no additional charge.

Liquor:
If you wish to serve liquor during your event, you may do so as long as you provide all of the liquor, mix, beer, wine, garnishes, and soft drinks. We do not allow keg beer or serving of shots.  No liquor may be sold. A professional bartender must be hired by and paid directly by you from our approved vendor list.  You are responsible for all liability caused by consumption of alcoholic beverages, and we require that you obtain a liquor liability policy.

Deposit:
In order to secure a date for your reception at Summit Manor we require a $1000 deposit and a written contract. We will need a written request for cancellation and deposits are not refundable or transferable.

Music:
We have an internal music system and do provide background music for your event. If you wish to have a dance or provide live background music for your guests it must be limited to a three piece group ?no highly amplified groups are permitted. D.J.'s are allowed, however we do not allow any lights, light shows or fog machines. If you need help in selecting the proper group for your reception, we will be happy to make recommendations. Bands and D.J.'s must be approved by Summit Manor prior to making arrangements.

Sales Tax is due on all catering, cake and dessert. Current rate is 7.625 and subject to change.

Gratuity & Service:  A 20% fee applied to all catering and dessert charges includes all service and gratuity. No other ceremony, cleaning, cake cutting or decorating fees are charged at Summit Manor.

Decorating: So you and your family can enjoy a stress free day Summit Manor adds centerpieces at no additional charge to all the tables. Combined with all the ornate woodwork, oriental rugs, unique character and natural picture opportunities that come with a historic mansion the pressure and expense of set up and clean up of decorations is eliminated.

Summit Manor does not allow outside catering, wedding planners or wedding coordinators.

If you would like further information or would like to see our facilities please feel free to call us at 651-387-3283. We show Summit Manor only by appointment only.



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