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Today we put aside the workaday.
The ordinary, the dull routine.
Today we celebrate.
Today we set aside the sensible, the practical,
The reasoned argument.
Today is a day of dreams,
Silk and ribbons, flower and candles,
Music, laughter. The beginning of
a new adventure.

 

 


PLANNING YOUR WEDDING

PRINT EVENT PLANNING PACKAGE

PLANNING FROM A DISTANCE
If you live in another state or are having trouble finding the time to for your 60-day planning meeting fill out the
Online Worksheet form, fax or email to us.
We will then schedule a phone meeting, pdf your invoice to you and you can send in your payments.

"Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone…The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials. " Lin Yutang

 

 

 

DELIVERIES, VENDORS, SIZES OF THINGS, OPTIONAL RENTAL ITEMS & SERVICES

YOUR CONTACT PEOPLE  FOR YOUR EVENT

WELLERS NEEDS TWO CONTACT PEOPLE to connect with their Banquet Management prior your event. They should not be in the bridal party so they are available to meet prior to your reception.


1. MAIN CONTACT PERSON

    • This person should not be in your bridal party or be one of the parents.
    • Often he or she is an Aunt/Uncle or a friend.
    • He or she should be given a copy of your final worksheet  given to you by Wellers at the close of your final meeting>
    • You should go over your timeline so they know what times for each part of your wedding
    • He or she should introduce herself/himself to the Banquet Manager upon arrival
    • Your main person may also be the person who sets up your favors prior to your wedding/event
2. BAR CONTACT PERSON
  • He or she should introduce himself/herself to the bartenders upon arrival.
  • He/she will be informed of any guests who should not drive
  • He/she will be informed if you run out of any alcohol.
  • There should be a transportation option for people who should not drive just in case it is needed. It could just be a friend with a van/car who agrees to take people back to the hotel
"KEEPING ROOM" HOSPITALITY HOUSE
May be rented for the Bride & bridesmaids to get ready if the ceremony is at Wellers. Located seconds away, it provides a low stress environment to relax and before the ceremony. See sample time-line
 

SET UP OF ROOM & VENDOR DELIVERIES

  1. The room is open three hours prior to ceremony for deliveries from vendors. However, we recommend that perishables i.e. flowers, wedding cake, be set up as close to the start time of your event as physically possible. Please let your baker and florist know that the room is not cooled for more than 3 hours prior to your event. We are not able to assist in set-up or removal of equipment or products delivered to Wellers.
  2. If your service people require a meal you must include them in you final count
  3. .Wellers' will not be responsible for any items left in the rooms and all items that you wish to keep must be removed within one hour of bar closing.
  4. A place card table will be provided near the room entrance.. Guests may pick up their placecard as they enter the room. Please put the table # on each place card for your guests convenience in finding their table. See Sizes below.
  5. Wellers' provides a complete set of table numbers. Numbers will be placed on the guest tables by our staff.
  6. An 8-FT skirted table can be set up for the DJ $25 if required. DJ's must remove all equipment within one hour of bar closing.

SIZES OF THINGS

  • STAGE SIZES
    Carriage House Stage:     6' X 8'. 8 plugs on stage; No stage in gazebo dance pavilion. Must rent on your own from rental company if desired.
    Raisin River Café Stage: 10 X 19' (6 plugs on stage)
    Henry Ford Room Stage: : No stage; Dancing can be in Henry Ford Ballroom
  • DINING TABLES & HEAD TABLES SIZES OF
    Carriage House: Long Tables 7-8 ft X 30in; Rounds in Sunroom: 48 in diamater; Head Table: 1 4 ft + 2- 8 ft tables.
    Raisin River Room: Round Tables: 44 in diameter; Head Table 4 ft
    Henry Ford Room: Round Tables: 42 in diameter; Head Table: 1 4ft + 1 8ft table
  • CAKE TABLE SIZES
    Carriage House:  Rectangle:     40" X 64" Located in front of fireplace mantel.
    Raisin River Room: Round:     44" diameter
    Henry Ford Room: Round:     48" diameter

  • CEREMONY PERGOLA SIZE INFORMATION
    Carriage House: West Grounds Pergola:     15 ft X 30 ft
    Henry Ford & Raisin River Room:     East Grounds Pergola: 7.5 ft X 15 ft
  • OTHER SIZES
    Carriage House:     Fireplace Mantel: 6 ft X 9 ft
    Henry Ford Room:     Baby Grand Piano 5 ft
    Placecard Tables:     Carriage House: 6 ft; Raisin River Room: 4 ft; Henry Ford Room: 4 ft

WHAT DECORATIONS ARE ALLOWED:
1. Anything is allowed that does not damage the building or any outdoor structures i.e. nothing may be nailed, taped or stapled to structures.
2. Bows, ribbons and shepards hooks are allowed on wedding aisle, but must be removed at the close of your event.
3. Table decorations, favors, flower arrangements, votive candles or tapered candles with hurricane covers.
4. Paper lanterns with LED lights may be hung inside the gazebo from the hurricane wires, but they must be removed at the close of the event.If you have specific items in question, please call our office before you order the item. 734-429-2115

WELLERS OPTIONAL RENTAL ITEMS FROM WELLERS

  • Reading stand for ceremony; no microphone $25
  • Podium-microphone for ceremony $100
  • Floor Easel 25
  • Table Easel $5
  • 5 ft. Angel statues $50 each; Only available for West Ceremony Grounds
  • Champagne glasses $.50 each
  • Wine Glasses $.50 each
  • All-Glass Bar: $2.25 PP unlimited for 6 hours. Includes tall & short tumblers and wine glass.
  • Skirted DJ table $25 each.
  • Flower Towers $5 each
  • Flower Towers with silk florals $15 each
  • Additional skirted tables: $25 each
  • Six Table with six chairs set up under gazebo with linen $25 per table or $150
  • High-Top bar tables with linen: $20 each Can be used in conjunction wtih the table & chairs set up under gazebo
  • Clear square candleholders with votive candles $2.00 each (includes candles)
  • Votive table lamps with candles $5.00 each Only available for Henry Ford or Raisin River Room
  • Crystal candelabras with five arms each: Includes tapered candles. $20 each

WELLERS OPTIONAL SERVICES

  • Cake cutting service $2.25 pp includes cutting, utensils, china plates, flatware and serving at each table
  • Outdoor bar setup $175:
    1. This is set up next to Gazebo: Includes umbrella, portable bar, ice, mixers, plastic glasses, pop, juices.
    2. Make arrangements with A & L for a keg and tap if you want beer served at outdoor bar. Bottled & canned beer is not allowed
    3. No bottled or canned beer can be served at the Outdoor Bar
    4. No glassware is used at the outdoor bar. Plastic glasses are supplied by Wellers.
  • Indoor Ceremony Setup: Includes:
    • Henry Ford Room or Raisin River Room
      $200 Includes Silk Florals, 16 chairs set up on each side to create aisle, floor two candelabras with candles
    • Carriage House
      $300 Includes Silk Florals, 16 chairs set up on each side to create aisle, floor two candelabras with candles

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