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SITE FEES FOR WEDDINGS & RELATED EVENTS
ATWOOD RANCH 2012-2013 Effective January 23, 2012
Site fees do not include wedding planning, equipment, catering, etc.
RECEPTIONS & PARTIES - BARN ONLY*
Includes 3-day access for event, load-in/load-out, day-of staffing, all load-in and vendor management, security & luxury portable restrooms.
ENTIRE RANCH:
BARN, VINEYARD LAWN, PATIO
GARDEN & UPPER VINEYARD
Includes 4-day access for event,
load-in & out, day-of staffing, all
vendor management, security, and
day-of (max 6 hours) use of farmhouse
& conference room for wedding party. Tenting NOT included.
Up to 75 guests
$7,500
76-125 guests
$12,500
126-175 guests (includes larger restroom units and add'l staffing)
$14,000
176-250 guests (includes larger restroom units, add'l staffing and security.)
$16,500
*Barn capacity for seated dinner/dances, maximum 160; for standing receptions or dinners without dancing, maximum 200.
ELOPEMENT PACKAGES - Maximum 14 guests
Includes use of all facilities plus set-up, management, day-of staff and coordination.
$2,500
SPECIAL VALUE OPTIONS
Monday through Thursday: $2,000 discount on Site & Coordination Fees
No other discounts apply.
SITE CAPACITY
We can host up to 250 guests for a limited number of events
in July, August or September or up to 150 guests in
May, June, October or November
Fees include luxury portable restrooms at two areas (ceremony/reception and barn). Access to the site for vendor load-in/out begins at 8 am the day before the event, for events of up to 150 guests; 2 days before for events of 151-250 guests. Access includes 6 hours after the event.
Appointments are required for consultations and tours, which take about 1.5 hours.
Charitable Giving
30-50% of your site fee supports North Bay non-profits; the balance provides staffing, security, maintenance & sanitation/kitchen facilities. Atwood Ranch hosts, at no cost to the organizations, an average of 6 charity benefits each year.
Planning services are required for all events at Atwood Ranch. We specialize in unique, completely personalized event planning.
For examples of "real" wedding budgets, just ask!
Couples engaging Julie Atwood Events as their wedding planning team have exclusive access to the Atwood Ranch in Glen Ellen, California. Fees include comprehensive "Destination Wedding" planning, from "Save the Date" to "Thank you’s!" Julie Atwood Events is among the most elite wedding and event planners in the country, offering insider access to Sonoma & Marin; fine dining; sommelier services; and flawless destination & event coordination, design, and staffing.
Julie Atwood Events provides pro-bono consultation, design, and event management to many North Bay organizations. We cultivate relationships with vendors who support us in this work. By working with our elite vendor list, you help support a larger community of artisan producers, musicians, and charities.
EVENTS AT
ATWOOD RANCH
EVENTS AT
OTHER VENUES**
SF, MARIN,
SONOMA, NAPA
BASIC WEDDING COORDINATION
Includes: 30 hours of consultation, design, menu development, vendor sourcing & contract management, timelines, day-of & rehearsal staffing, one 2-hour on-site décor sample setup and 1 menu tasting meeting (cost for tasting is additional), plus all administration.
$6,500
$8,500
LUXURY WEDDING COORDINATION Includes: all the above, plus additional 20 hours of consultation, design & menu development, 6-8 hours of on-site sample sessions, rehearsal party site presentation, design, contract management, and staffing, plus all administration.
$9,500
$12,500
**For events outside SF/North Bay, additional travel-related expenses may apply.
ELOPEMENT PACKAGES - maximum 14 guests Includes: 2-3 design/planning sessions; coordination of celebrant, menu and music; coordination of accommodations at local inn(s), villas, etc.
$2,500
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
We provide additional planning services to our established clients for all your other events: rehearsal party, wedding party luncheons or outings, local touring, picnics and all the other fun things you can do in Sonoma. Fees for these services can be arranged on an hourly basis ($60.00/hour for principal, $30.00/hour for administrative assistants), or for negotiated flat fees, beginning at $1,500.00.
BUDGET GUIDELINES 2012-2013 Use these budgets in determining whether a Ranch wedding location is right for you!
Budgets include EVERYTHING EXCEPT:
Clothing, rings, hotels, honeymoon, rehearsal party
PLANNING A WEDDING CELEBRATION Complete budgets, including coordination and sites fees, BEGIN at...
GUEST
COUNT
BRUNCH, LUNCH, OR
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
& DINNER DANCE
30 guests
$15,000 & up
$20,000 & up
50 guests
$18,000 & up
$30,000 & up
100 guests
$35,000 & up
$55,000 & up
150 guests
$45,000 & up
$80,000 & up
175 guests
$60,000 & up
$95,000 & up
250 guests
$80,000 & up
$130,000 & up
Expect budgets to begin at these levels for ceremony & reception in a rural ranch or estate setting.
These are realistic and complete budget parameters, incorporating fine dining, quality linens and glassware, beautiful lighting, and all meetings & coordination services.
We design every event from the ground up, to each client’s specific needs. Our budgets are complete, including: site, coordination, food, beverage, floral, music, photography, transportation, décor, lighting, and equipment. Budgets illustrated include all service charges, gratuities, and tax. These budget “guidelines” are designed to help you determine if a private, country estate wedding is the right choice for you.
THESE BUDGETS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Client meetings, design, wedding planning, site management, vendor coordination (includes rehearsal and rehearsal party planning).
Site fees, wedding planning, coordination, and insurance
All equipment – tables, chairs, linens, lighting and sound (where appropriate)
Parking management for limited (max 25) guest vehicles and vendors
Guest shuttles to/from hotels and guest houses within a 30 mile radius (for parties of over 30 guests)
All destination management (hotel & vacation rentals, itineraries, etc.)
Food and food service
Wines (Client purchases wine), beer, non-alcoholic beverages,
and beverage service. Full bar option available; quoted per event (Not included in basic budgets)
Photography allowance (photographer of your choice)
Music allowance (acoustic for ceremony & reception, small dance band)
Flowers – "personals" and décor (using the best local resources, no chemicals!)
Options would include: Full bar; upgraded china, crystal, etc.; more elaborate floral design; higher music & photography budgets; more elaborate menus, etc.; additional meeting time with coordinator
Our coordination services are comprehensive and include all planning, start to finish.
Our staff includes:
Principal Coordinator
Assistant Coordinator
Transportation manager, security, and guest and vendor services managers
We’ll help you design and plan a celebration within the budget and concept that works for you.
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