Question 1

Can we just book the venue or do we have to book rooms?

Accepted Answer

Whitney’s Inn typically requires a room guarantee when hosting a wedding at our venue. The number of rooms to be guaranteed varies based on the popularity of the season and can be seen shown on the Rate Sheet. Mid-week weddings from Sunday to Thursday do not require any room guarantee.

Question 2

What if we do not book all of the rooms?

Accepted Answer

If it appears that you will not be able fulfill your room guarantee, let us know and we will make every attempt to fill these empty rooms with outside guests. We are usually successful in doing this and you are not required to cover the cost of these rooms if they are booked.

Question 3

What type of lodging is available?

Accepted Answer

We offer five different styles of lodging at the inn. The smallest rooms in the main inn are the Standard Queens. A step up is the Classic room which offers more sitting room than the standard. There are six Luxury King rooms, which are the largest rooms.

Question 4

What is the max occupancy for each room?

Accepted Answer

The 16 guestrooms in the main inn are all based on double occupancy. The cottages and suites are based on quad occupancy. There is a $15 per guest, per night charge for guests exceeding the max occupancy.

Question 5

May we assign rooms to our guests?

Accepted Answer

You may assign as many or as few guestrooms to individual guests as you would like. Guests can be assigned a room but we still need them to call to make their reservation and provide a credit card

Question 6

What if we need more than 27 guest rooms?

Accepted Answer

We offer 27 guestrooms but for larger weddings, this may not be enough rooms to lodge all of your guests. We also offer the Inn at Jackson, our sister property, just 2 miles from Whitney’s Inn and is a 14 guestroom bed and breakfast. We will reserve as many of these rooms as you like based on availability as a courtesy. You do not need to guarantee these rooms. We can also help you with other lodging options available nearby.

Question 7

Can we bring in our own caterers?

Accepted Answer

Whitney’s Inn provides all catering services for food and beverage for weddings and our food and beverage license does not allow for outside catering. The one exception to this is desserts, such as a wedding cake, cupcakes, dessert stations, etc. Whitney’s inn can provide these but wedding couples can bring in their own desserts.

Question 8

Do you offer hors d’oeuvres?

Accepted Answer

Our Event Menu includes a selection of both stationary and passed hors d’oeuvres. The cost of these are not included in the per plate charge and the cost is in the $600-$1,000 range. It is recommended to offer 1-2 stationary hors d’oeuvres and 3-4 passed hors d’oeuvres with 4-6 pieces of passed items suggested per guest. There is not a minimum amount required for hors d’oeuvres.

Question 9

Do you require that we host our rehearsal dinner with you?

Accepted Answer

Unlike many venues, Whitney’s inn does not require that a rehearsal dinner or welcome reception take place with us. However, we do offer menus starting at $20 per person for this and would be happy to host this event as well. We also offer a picnic area and dining room which are great options for hosting a rehearsal dinner during the warmer months.

Question 10

Do you have a facility for cocktail hour?

Accepted Answer

Although you ultimately decide how your wedding day takes place, we suggest having your cocktail reception in a different location than the dinner reception. We recommend hosting the cocktail reception in the Birches Dining Room with its adjacent pub and flagstone patio. Cocktail receptions typically last for 1 to 1 1/2 hours but this is your decision.

Question 11

Do you offer buffet and/or plated wedding receptions?

Accepted Answer

Our Wedding Menus start at $69 per person. We also have a $79 and $89 menu. Each menu allows for two entrees, one starch, one vegetable, salad, rolls, and butter. You can mix and match off of two menus versus having to choose two entrees off of the same menu. The menus are based on a buffet. There is a $5 per plate charge for a plated dinner.

Question 12

Do you offer family style?

Accepted Answer

We have done family style receptions but we do not recommend them due to space limitations with placing so many food dishes on the tables.

Question 13

What items do we have to rent?

Accepted Answer

Unless your group size is over 140 and a wedding tent is required, the only items to be rented are chairs for the ceremony for $ 1.50 each. In the case of a tented wedding reception, the cost of round tables, round tablecloths, lighting, the tent and sides will be about $1,200 to $1,500.

Question 14

Do we have to hire a DJ or can Whitney’s Inn handle music (ipod)?

Accepted Answer

Entertainment is extremely important for a successful wedding and we provide a list of DJs and bands for this purpose. Most professionals will handle the music for the ceremony, cocktail reception, and dinner reception. However, if this is not the case, Whitney’s Inn does have sound systems for any of these functions.

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