General FAQs
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Yes we have two outdoor ceremony locations, The Barn View and The Timber View. You may also choose to have the ceremony held indoors in our beautiful 6600 sq ft building.
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Our maximum capacity is 250
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Please see available dates page.
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We kindly request that tours be made by appointment. You can book an appointment here.
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Great question… we believe couples getting married at The Legacy Barn spend an average of $15,000-$20,000 (venue, catering, DJ, dress, photographer, etc.) Getting creative with your options, you could reduce that amount by $4-5,000.
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You can access the list of vendors that have are eager to work with you. (DJ, caterer, photographer, videographer, bar services, etc), Go to the Vendor page to access the list.
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There are no minimum requirements with regard to capacity. Some caterers have minimum requirements, but that is specific to each vendor. Be sure to ask this when you are looking at caterers.
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There are two hotels 15 minutes south in Lapeer, Best Western Lapeer Inn and Holiday Inn Express plus there are many options through Airbnb (search for North Branch or Lapeer).
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In the event of inclement weather, we will host your ceremony inside the venue.
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You will have access to the venue at the time indicated on your contract. Please review, however the bride’s quarters can be available earlier so you will have ample time to get ready.
Booking FAQs
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Please check out our available dates page. Then email us stating you are ready to book thelegacybarnllc@gmail.com. Please indicate your top three date choices. Of course, we hope you schedule a tour prior to booking. You can do that on our tour page.
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Once a contract is signed, to hold the date, a $1,000 deposit is required.
Six - 9 months before your date: 50% of the remaining amount is due.
The final payment is due 30 days prior to your event. You are welcome to send smaller, more frequent payments if you wish, however, the full payment is due by the specified date on your contract.
If you are booking within less than a year, we will adjust the payments dates. We also reserve the right to have a credit card on file for damages to the facilities or grounds.
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Our preferred form of payment is check and Venmo
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We do not keep a cancellation list, but we will post the available date as soon as possible.
Planning FAQs
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For Fridays: 5 p.m., Saturday weddings: between 4 and 5 p.m. This is just a recommendation.
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Bar and music needs to conclude at 11 p.m. for both Friday and Saturday. This allows time for everything to cleared out by midnight.
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It is best to arrange drop off and pick up times during your stated rental period. All items brought to the property must be removed at the end of the night. This allows us to prepare for a possible event the next day.
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Yes, any candle that is contained inside a container or holder is allowed. Due to safety reasons, we do not allow tapered candles or hanging candles/lanterns with flames. Flameless candles are great option.
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Two weeks before your wedding.
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For Lapeer County: One of you must apply in person in and bring valid documents for both of you, drivers' license. For purposes of marriage application, residency is determined by a current, valid driver's license or State issued identification card.
You can find out more by visiting:
https://lapeercountymi.gov/departments/clerk/marriage_license/index.php
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125 cars
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We have a handful of straight tables for wedding party and for food/beverage tables. The remaining tables are 60” round that will accommodate 8 people each. We also provide a sweetheart table for the bride and groom.
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No, this allows you to choose what you would like specifically. Check out our Vendor list for a linen provider that you can choose to use; however, this is purely optional. You may opt to purchase your own linens.
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Although this is not ideal, having a “plan b” is important. In case of rain, we will simply move your ceremony inside the venue. We will make adjustments to transition from ceremony to reception in a timely manner.
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We love dogs, but we do have stipulations. Dogs are allowed with approval, as part of a ceremony and for pictures. However, animals other than service dogs, are NOT allowed inside the venue, which includes anywhere near food. Dogs must be on leash at all times and must be supervised at all times. (not tied up somewhere on the property).
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We will have recommendations based on the number of invited guests you plan for.
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If you have a full one-day rental, more than likely we have another event the night before. You have a couple options:
1. Our suggestion is to plan for an off-site rehearsal. This can easily be done - it’s mostly important to organize the logistics of your ceremony.
2. Take advantage of our open houses - this is where you can bring anyone that is part of your day to see the venue and get a better understanding of the space.
3. If you have booked a Friday, please ask about our option to add Thursday evening for decorating and rehearsals.
4. If there isn’t a wedding booked the day prior to yours, we can arrange a 1 hour time slot for rehearsal.
5. You can reserve the venue on an open/unbooked afternoon/evening the week of your wedding. Ask us about this.
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Due to regulations, neither are not permitted. However, we can arrange a controlled sparkler photo op with your photographer. Ask us about this.
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No vehicles can be left onsite overnight. There is a Park & Ride carpool lot about a half mile south of the venue that can be used for leaving vehicles if needed.
Day-of FAQs
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Yes, but only during the time leading up to when the ceremony starts. Once the ceremony starts, nothing is allowed. (side note: drinks in glass bottles are NOT allowed on the premises.)
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A Legacy Barn team member will be on site during your scheduled time. They will be able to assist with table set up or decorating, if needed. You will be able to access the venue at the time specified in your contract.
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The Legacy Barn team will do the standard cleaning after your event has concluded to prepare for an event the following day (if applicable). We expect all trash to be placed in designated trash cans so we can dispose of it at the end of the night. Of course all personal belongings, decor, etc. must be taken off the premises at the end of the night. Other guidelines can be found in your contract.
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We do not want anything nailed to our walls or beams. Ask us for suggestions on how to accomplish a certain look you are going for. We do provide string lights throughout the center of the venue.