WEDDING FACT SHEET
Q. How much does it cost to host a wedding at The Smith Center?
A. The Smith Center has room rental fees for each of its spaces. Those prices are listed in our rental packet. In addition to the room rental fee, there is a $500 wedding administrative fee. Also, depending on the venue(s) booked and the scope of the event, there can be additional costs such as labor and staffing fees, technical equipment, etc.
Q. What is included in the room rental fee?
A. The room rental fee includes the use of the space for up to 10 hours, tables, chairs, chair cushions, chair cushion covers (in ivory, chocolate or silver), all utilities, housekeeping and building security. Our food and beverage (F & B) vendors provide all dishware, silverware and glassware. Our F & B vendors also provide linen and napkins.
Q. Who handles the food and beverage packages?
A. The Smith Center has four preferred F & B vendors: Culinary Arts Catering, Cut and Taste and Divine Events. Their contact information is available inside the rental packet.
Q. Can I bring in my own caterer and/or alcohol?
A. Only our preferred F & B vendors can provide and serve food and beverages on our campus.
Q. How much time do I get for set-up and break-down?
A. The timing of a typical wedding at The Smith Center is:
Set up: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Doors open for guests: 3:30 p.m.
Ceremony: 4:00 p.m.
Cocktail hour: 4:30 p.m.
Reception: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Break down: 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
There is a $500 charge for each hour over the agreed end time of the wedding.
Q. Can I use one space for everything? Can you flip the same room from ceremony to reception?
A. Due to The Smith Center facilities’ layout, and also to ensure your event flows smoothly and allows adequate time for set up, we are not able to flip the rooms. The ceremony and reception must be in two separate spaces.
Q. Are there bridal suites available for the bride and groom and their parties?
A. Yes, for most indoor events we are able to designate two rooms that can be used as bridal suites.
Q. Can we take pictures at The Smith Center the day of the wedding?
A. Yes! You can take pictures outside of The Smith Center in either Symphony Park or the courtyard. You can also take pictures throughout the rented spaces.