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Wedding Weekends FAQ
Q. How is the wedding weekend package set-up?
A. The host pays for the rehearsal dinner/welcome reception on the first night. Your guests will pay a fee per room for the 2 nights/3 days which includes continental breakfast and lunch on 2 days. There is a fee for each additional guest which includes these meals as well. The bride and groom’s room and meals are complimentary.
Q. What is exclusive use?
A. Unlike a hotel, Kennolyn is a private venue with you as our only client on your special day. Because you are our only event, our staff is 100% focused on you and on making your event everything you want it to be. Very few event venues can offer this level of privacy and personal attention.
Q. How many rooms are there?
A. There are 30 cabin cottages and suites on the property. There are 11 rooms with 2 double beds and 1 twin, 15 with 2 double beds and 4 with one double bed, for a total of 67 beds (56 doubles and 11 twins). Included in the above count is a house suite with 3 bedrooms, each with a double bed and another with 4 bedrooms, each with two double beds.
Q. What is the minimum for a weekend wedding?
A. Kennolyn requires a minimum of 25 reserved rooms for 2 nights and a rehearsal dinner for a minimum of 30 people. Rooms may accommodate between 1-5 guests, depending on the room configuration. The maximum is 123 guests and includes complimentary stay for the bride and groom. Kennolyn’s Stone Creek Village is an exclusive use property with only one group on site a weekend.
Q. How are guests invited to a wedding weekend and how do they make their reservations?
A. You will invite friends and family to join in on the weekend long celebration. Your friends and family can then make their reservation online through our website and pay by credit card. Since we offer exclusive use of the property and are not a hotel, there are no refunds for cancellation. All room reservations must be made at least 21 days in advance.
Q. Can we add an additional night and meals?
A. Yes, please ask our event coordinator for details.
Q. Do you offer a discount for children?
A. Yes, please ask our event coordinator for details.
Q. What are the service fee and sales tax amounts?
A. A 20% service fee is added to the catering and beverage prices. Currently sales tax is 8% and lodging tax is 9.5%. Per California sales tax code, all service fees are subject to sales tax.
Q. When are weekend weddings available?
A. Kennolyn’s Stone Creek Village property is open during May, June, September and October.
Q. Is a wedding and wedding weekend package combined or separate?
A. Each of our packages is purchased separately, a couple desiring to have their wedding ceremony/reception and wedding weekend with us would be issued 2 contracts, one for each event.
Q. How are guests assigned to their rooms?
A. The host would be responsible for assigning their guests to cabin cottages and suites best suited for their friends and family. Your event coordinator will provide a chart and offer guidance.
Q. How many meals are included through the weekend?
A. A total of 5 meals and non-alcoholic beverages throughout your stay are included. The host pre-selects the catering for the weekend from the Kennolyn menu.
Q. What is check in and check out time?
A. Check in is on Friday at 4pm and check out is on Sunday at 3pm.
Q. When is the deposit due and what is the amount?
A. The deposit is due 7 days from the date we place a tentative hold on your preferred date. You will receive a contract in the mail, which you will need to sign and return with your deposit. The amount required is 25% of your estimated contract. This amount is non-refundable should you cancel or change your date. Please also mail contract if you fax it.
Q. When are the final guest count and payment due?
A. The final guest count is due 14 days prior to the event. Kennolyn will then generate an invoice and the final payment is due 10 days prior to your event, payable in cash, cashier’s check or credit card.
Q. Do you offer organic and sustainable ingredients?
A. Kennolyn tries to use organic and sustainable ingredients whenever possible but can design a customized menu or substitute specific ingredients to accommodate special requests. There may be additional costs associated with a more expensive ingredient, but this is dictated by the market rates at the time of the event.
Q. Do you offer vegetarian or vegan menus?
A. Kennolyn offers vegetarian entrées for those guests requesting it or can design a customized vegetarian or vegan menu for the entire wedding. Additional costs may apply.
Q. Is Kennolyn Eco-friendly?
A. Kennolyn is privately owned by a family that supports the environment. We own 300 acres, of which 75% is undeveloped. We actively recycle and compost almost 100% of the wedding-related garbage including all food, flowers and paper products, as well as strive to use non- disposable products whenever possible. Ask about our 100% green wedding package available at no additional fee.