Arbor Crest Weddings

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Weddings Cliff House Estate

Arbor Crest Wine Cellars’ Cliff House Estate — a romantic and elegant venue to share today, and enjoy together for years to come

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The Eagles Nest and the Rose Garden

Arbor Cres� Wine Cellars’ Cliff House Estate

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our acres of gardens and grounds with unrivaled views of Spokane

tine-style mansion, 450 feet above the river valley — an unparalleled setting for

with award-winning wines and excellent customer service, the Arbor Crest Cliff House Estate offers a venue of breathtaking beauty, promise and romance.

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your wedding and reception. Combined

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surround the winery’s historic Floren-

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The Cliff House Mansion, Patio Tent and Event Stage

Wedding Amenities & Services Arbor Crest wedding packages include the following: • Four acres of gardens and grounds for you and your guests to enjoy • Locations available for ceremony, social hour and reception • Patios with bistro tables, chairs and umbrellas • A 9 hour reservation with up to 5 hours for ceremony and reception • Rehearsal and ceremony coordination • Early access on the day of event for set-up, deliveries and photos • A scheduled one-hour rehearsal prior to the event • A bridal dressing room • Tables and chairs for up to 150 guests, including: 300 plastic white folding chairs (150 for ceremony/150 for reception)

“The setting is right out of a forest-garden fairy tale, and the amenities are first class!”

19 round tables (5' each, seats 8-10 guests) 10 cocktail tables (3’ each) 12 rectangular tables (8' each, for buffet, bar, head table, gifts, guest book, DJ) (additional equipment may be rented to accommodate larger groups) • A 20' x 20’ tent at the head of the path for your guest book and gift table • A 5,000 sq. ft. Vineyard Tent for shelter in the event of inclement weather • Wine barrels available for event use • Complimentary wine tasting to assist with your selections prior to your event • 15% discount on wine purchases by the contracting party on the day of your event • Arbor Crest staff for bar setup, service and breakdown • One Arbor Crest staff member for Tasting Room support • Security personnel • Ample free parking

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Arbor Crest wines, event planning services, menu and catering services, and special rentals (including additional tables and chairs, table linens, dishware, flatware and glassware) are not included.

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• Restroom facilities

Ceremony & Reception Sites

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eddings at the Cliff House Estate feature four acres of gardens and

grounds for you and your guests to enjoy, along with a selection of unique sites for a ceremony, social hour and reception. Each PHOTOGRAPH

location has electrical service available, and in the event of inclement weather, all wed-

Here’s an overview of the three settings to choose from for your special day:

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dings also include use of our Vineyard Tent.

The Vineyard Tent is the perfect place for your reception, and also provides reassuring weather protection for all wedding events

The Vineyard Tent, which overlooks our arbors, the Spokane river valley and downtown Spokane, is our most popular spot for receptions. This 5,000 sq. ft. space, located on the west end of the property, features a sunset view and offers shelter in the event of inclemevening, twinkling lights from the valley this special setting. © TAYLOR CHAD

The Vineyard Tent includes: • 5,000 square feet of space

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• Stamped concrete floor outlined with brick pavers for easy footing and dancing • Strands of bistro lights throughout tent

The Enchanted Forest (to your

• Power available

immediate left as you enter the grounds)

• Adjacent sided catering prep tent; includes cooler, sink and tables

offers natural beauty, soaring vine-covered

• Window panels and walls can be closed to provide protection from wind

evergreens and shade that creates a perfect fairytale location for your ceremony.

• Electricity available for DJ setup • Accommodates up to 300 guests for a ceremony

and/or cold • Two forced-air heaters are available for spring and fall weddings (in May and from mid-September through October) • Comfortably accommodates up to 225 guests for a reception; additional seating on the Vineyard lawn increases capacity.

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below add to the sparkling romance of

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ent weather. As your day transforms into

Ceremony & Reception Sites

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Ceremony & Reception Sites include the Vineyard Tent, Enchanted Forest and, shown here, the Estate Courtyard

The Estate Courtyard is a versatile area comprised of several unique spaces, offering a lovely selection of settings for a ceremony, reception or social hour. The Estate Courtyard, featuring unparalleled vistas of the valley below, is claimed life-size checker board. The storybook setting is first revealed as you pass mansion. A patio area right beside the mansion is tented from May to October, offering additional bistro seating for social hours; sides can be added to the patio tent to create convenient, protected space for reception catering services.

The Estate Courtyard also includes the Croquet Court and the Event Stage: The Croquet Court, outlined with low rock walls surrounding a large paved surface, offers electrical service, concrete flooring for secure footing and our

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under the Gate House archway, and extends all the way to the historic Cliff House

The view from the Croquet Court, and wine barrels (available for all weddings) to provide a stage for your flowers

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the mansion’s “front yard” and includes flower beds, a rose garden and our ac-

The Croquet Court is part of the Estate Courtyard

famous vistas.

The Event Stage—a raised platform used by bands during our popular Summer Sunday Concerts Series— is also a perfect backdrop for a wedding ceremony. (visible in photo above and also on page 3), and power is • The Estate Courtyard accommodates up to 300 guests for a social hour or reception (ideal conditions are midJune to July) • The Croquet Court accommodates up to 130 guests for a ceremony • The Event Stage can accommodate up to 300 guests for a ceremony Please note: Accommodation numbers listed here are based on prior events; capacity for each event will vary based on how space is to be used for a dance floor, buffets, bar, cake table, etc. Please consult the Event Sales Manager and your caterer for capacity estimates based on the plans for your specific event.

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available adjacent to the Cliff House.

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From May through September, the Stage is tented

Event Planning & Catering

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hen planning a wedding, it is common to feel nervous — there are so many different details to consider! The caterer you partner with will

take care of a wide range of things for you, and due to the nature of our historic estate, combined with the critically important responsibilities delegated to the caterer, full-service catering from one of our approved providers is required for PHOTOGRAPH

a wedding at Arbor Crest.

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Your Caterer will be responsible for the following: •

Creating personalized event plans and menu options, customized just for you, from tasteful and simple to unique and decadent

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Providing complete site setup, breakdown and cleanup services for both ceremony and reception

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Securing rentals through Event Rents, our designated rental

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company, and assisting with any other additional outside services •

Handling all food- and beverage-related setup, service and cleanup

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Scheduling wait staff and setup/cleanup personnel

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Providing a supervisor on-site throughout the entire event

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Leaving the facility and equipment after the event in a condition satisfactory to Arbor Crest staff

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stress-free wedding day thanks to the expertise of the catering partners

The Caterer must also budget enough time for setup, decoration and cleanup within the contracted rental time, and be off of the premise no later

at Arbor Crest!”

than 11pm per Arbor Crest’s facility contract. Event cleanup and breakdown extending past the rental time will be charged an additional $100 per hour.

Arbor Crest has partnered with our preferred caterer, Catered for You, for many years and can testify to their expertise as trained, experienced event planners who take great pride and satisfaction in attending to every detail of your wedding with perfection.

Contact: Linette Herrera • linette@catered4you.com • (509) 624-9686 Several other exceptional caterers have also earned approval to cater weddings at the Cliff House Estate:

Contact: Sylvia Fountaine sylvia@feastcateringco.com

(509) 482-3556

(509) 953-8056

(509) 879-9568

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Contact: Nichole Chatigny nichole@blacktiecateringnw.com

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Contact: Ali Messer ali@beaconhillevents.com

Details & Policies

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ESTATE HOURS & WEDDING TIME FRAMES tions, hard liquor and outside alcohol is strictly any special requests to determine any specific limArbor Crest is open to the public daily as follows:

prohibited on the grounds (which includes the itations related to hanging or staking elements on

October thru April:

parking lot and the Cliff House mansion). You are

Sat–Wed, Noon–5PM; Thurs and Fri, Noon–8PM May thru September:

responsible for alerting your wedding party, families and guests of this in advance.

Daily, Noon–5PM; Thurs and Sun, Noon–8PM (Sunday weddings are available only in October.)

Alcohol service and music must conclude no later than 10PM (last call no later than 9:30).

the grounds, or other specific considerations.

Arbor Crest weddings include use of 300 white plastic folding chairs. Additional chair options, including chivari chairs and resin padded chairs, are available through Event Rents at the expense of the contracting party.

The time window for Wedding Day reservations is 2PM to 11PM. The 2PM start time offers early ac- MINORS, SECURITY SERVICES

Arbors are not included in our wedding pack-

Minors are permitted on the Arbor Crest Wine

age. You are welcome to bring your own arbor, rent

and photos. The hours from 5PM to 10PM offer you Cellars Estate for private events only. Minors must

an arbor through Event Rents or work with a local

cess for the bridal suite, vendor deliveries, setup and your guests exclusive use and enjoyment of

be supervised at all times, and due to safety con- florist who will often have specialty arbors avail-

the grounds, allowing 5 hours for the ceremony

cerns, certain areas of the grounds are off limits

and reception (commencing no earlier than 5PM). All to minors. aspects of your event—including music and bar

Security is mandatory for all events after business

able for rental.

All decorations must be set up on the day of your event and removed at the conclusion of your event.

service—must conclude by 10PM. The final hour, hours, any event with 50 or more guests, and any from 10 to 11PM, is required for event cleanup and

event where minors will be present. All weddings at

WEATHER, GROUNDS & THE SEASONS

breakdown.

Arbor Crest include required security services and

When planning an outdoor wedding, it is impor-

are scheduled at Arbor Crest’s discretion.

tant to keep in mind that the weather and change

WINE, BEER & ALCOHOL

of seasons are ultimately up to Mother Nature.

We are proud to feature over 15-award winning

PLANNING & CATERING

Arbor Crest staff will do their best to accommo-

wines to select from for your event. To help you

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

date your group and work with you to plan for

make your choices, a complimentary wine tasting

Due to the responsibilities of the caterer (as detailed

inclement weather. However, please keep in mind

prior to your event is included in our wedding on the Event Planning and Catering page), along with

that certain situations, such as extreme heat, wind

package. A 15 percent discount is offered on all the nature of our historic estate and grounds, a

or rain, are out of everyone’s control.

wine purchased by the contracting party on the wedding at Arbor Crest requires a full-service ca-

Our landscaping (flowers, vineyards, ivy, etc.)

day of your event. Square Wheel Brewery beer,

terer selected from our list of Approved Caterers.

naturally changes with the seasons. If you have

founded by our winemakers brother, is also avail-

Catered for You is our preferred provider.

questions about our grounds and what will be in

able to be served at your event. Bottled beer is

Fees and taxes related to your menu, setup/ bloom at certain times of year, please do not hesibreakdown, staffing, etc., will be contracted with tate to ask our Event Sales Manager.

also available.

All wine and beers are served by Arbor Crest and handled directly through the caterer you se-

The Arbor Crest grounds are subject to change.

staff and are billed based on consumption at the lect from our list.

Equipment and landscapes may be removed or added,

conclusion of the event. Additional services for

including tenting, at the discretion of Arbor Crest.

a no-host “cash” bar are available. Please ask DECORATIONS the Event Sales manager for details if interested,

The County of Spokane does not permit the

RESTROOMS

additional fees will apply. Glassware, including use of sparklers or other flammable items classi- For wedding guests, restrooms are located in the wine glasses, are not included in the venue price. fied as fireworks on the Estate. Arbor Crest does Wine Bar & Tasting Room. Restrooms are availGlassware may be rented through Event Rents.

not allow the use of glitter, confetti, silly string,

able inside the Cliff House exclusively for the brid-

Arbor Crest wines, Square Wheel Brewery or any other non-biodegradable materials. Torches al party and immediate family. To provide bathbeers and bottled beers purchased at Arbor

are not allowed and open flame candles must be

room facilities during our Summer Concerts, we

Crest are the only alcohol permitted on the Ar- in a secure container with at least 2” of enclosure.

also have porta-potties on-site; these may be used

bor Crest Estate. Due to state licensing regula-

Please consult with the Event Sales Manager on during wedding events if desired.

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Reservations, Pricing & Payments RESERVATION DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS

All wedding reservations are from 2PM to 11PM

To secure your wedding date, a deposit of 50% of the facility fee is required. For peak season dates, the following deposits are due based on the day of the week:

VENUE PRICING:

• To reserve a Monday through Thursday date, the required deposit is $1,500 • For a Friday, the deposit is $2,000 • For a Saturday wedding, the deposit is $2,500 Ninety days before the event, the remaining balance is due in full.

PEAK SEASON June 1 – September 30: Monday – Thursday: $3,000 Friday: $4,000 Saturday: $5,000

Each 9-hour reservation window (from 2PM to 11PM) includes up to 5 hours for ceremony and reception, commencing no earlier than 5PM. Afternoon entry is available starting at 2PM, providing early access for the bridal party, vendor support, deliveries, setup, photos, etc.

Patrons and vendors must vacate the premises no later than 11PM. Please work with your caterer to ensure enough time for setup,

SHOULDER SEASONS May 1 – 31 and October 1 – 31: Monday – Thursday: $2,500 Friday: $3,500 Saturday: $4,500 Sunday (in Oct. only): $3,500

breakdown and cleanup within the contracted rental time. Event cleanup and breakdown extending past the rental time will be charged

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an additional $100 per hour.

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