FAQ’s

The French Estate is a beloved home and active events venue. Because of the nature of our business, all visits to the property are to be arranged by appointment. We want you to love The Estate as much as we do. We also want to make sure that when you visit, a member of our event team is available to open up the spaces on the estate and provide accurate information.

We invite you to have 150 guests for weddings. At this max capacity, you and your guests will have adequate space between tables and chairs, a dance floor, DJ or musicians area, dessert area, common area for mingling and the ability to host a gorgeous ceremony.

Our staff will be on-site before your arrival to arrange tables and chairs according to the custom floor plan we create together. We’ll also be there to welcome you and your wedding party and help you get settled in!

Our Essentials and All-Inclusive packages include setup of light personal décor, such as tablescapes, signage, and pre-arranged decorative pieces. Please bring all items assembled and ready to place, with clear setup instructions.

Hanging décor, floral installations, and draping must be handled by your florist or professional décor vendor. Food preparation and styling, including assembling charcuterie boards, are not included. If you’re working with professional decorators, we’re happy to coordinate venue access and setup logistics.

We want you to have time to get ready and enjoy your special day at The French Estate! Venue access begins at 11am for Venue-Only bookings and 9am for our Essentials and All-Inclusive packages, regardless of the day of the week.

• Bridal suite access and vendor setup begin at your package’s access time.
• Amplified music must end at 9pm, and all guests must leave by 9:30pm.
• Vendor teardown and cleanup must be completed by 10pm.
• Guest event time includes 5 hours for a reception only or 6 hours for a ceremony and reception.

We love a romantic sparkler exit! We suggest you go with the extra long version to ensure everyone’s sparklers are lit and your photographer can capture the perfect photo when you exit. Likewise, we believe that nothing sets the mood like candlelight, You can have enclosed candles like votives and hurricanes. Flame must be enclosed or use battery-operated or rechargeable, flameless candles.

If you use our decor with one of our packages, we provide LED operated candeles, if you would like real candles, we charge a $250 cleaning fee.

At The French Estate, we understand how important it is to create an atmosphere that is magical for both you and your guests. We invite you to make the venue your own with DIY wedding décor or to hire professionals based on your wedding theme and vision.

Our Essentials and All-Inclusive packages include setup and cleanup of light personal décor, such as tablescapes, signage, and pre-arranged decorative pieces. Items must arrive assembled and ready to place, with clear setup instructions.

This service does not include hanging décor, floral installations, or draping; these must be arranged with your florist or a professional décor vendor. Food preparation and styling, including assembling charcuterie boards, are also excluded.

We value your privacy and acknowledge this is a key reason couples love the French Estate wedding venue. We only host one wedding or event per day to ensure that each couple and their guests receive the full attention they deserve. Tours are only open to couples with appointments from 9-12 on Saturdays and Sundays but are escorted by staff to ensure respect to the wedding party.

Sure! The entry, grand parlor, and staircase are available for photography before your wedding along with almost all of the grounds of the estate. The photo opportunities are endless! Be sure to check out The French Estate Instagram highlights for location ideas that perfectly fit your style and vision.

DJ/Bands must provide proof of liability insurance prior to event. Music must stop by 9:00 p.m. Notify your vendors they must have all equipment picked up and ready to leave property by 10:00 p.m. Estate lights will be turned off at 10:00 p.m. Noise level is restricted to 56 DBA.

You can provide your own wine or beer and the Estate can provide a in-house bartender for $300 per event (or included with our essentials or all-inclusive package). Or, if you would like mixed drinks, you can utilize The Bar Caterer through our preferred catering company. Alcoholic beverages cannot be self-served , a bartender must hand the guest a the beverage. You may NOT have a cash bar or collect money for the purchase of alcohol during the event. Bar service should end 30 minutes before event ends. All vendors must have all equipment picked up and ready to leave the property by 10:00 p.m. Estate lights will be turned off at 10:00 p.m.

With our Essentials and All-Inclusive packages, our team handles cleanup of light personal décor, including gathering and packing your ready-to-place decorations and centerpieces. Please provide labeled boxes or containers and designate someone to take these items home at the end of your event. Your florist or décor vendor is responsible for removing any hanging décor, floral installations, or draping.

Table clearing and trash removal are separate from personal décor cleanup. Unless included in your package, you are responsible for ensuring all tables are cleared of trash and other items. We recommend hiring servers through us at $35/hour per person to help with cleanup so you and your guests can enjoy your wedding!

Yes, children are welcome. Children MUST be supervised at all times while on the estate.

We are dog friendly, with some specific stipulations. Dogs are allowed (only with pre-approval) at the ceremony and pictures. Animals, other than service animals, are NOT allowed under roof or near food. Dogs must be on a leash and someone must be responsible for them other than the bride and groom.

The French Estate does not include wedding coordination, but some of our venue coordinators offer these services in addition to their day of duties. Please inquire if you would like to learn more about these services and we will connect you.

We have a limited number of straight tables onsite that can be used for your gift table, head table, etc. Usually we have a few extras that can be mixed in with reception seating, but the majority of your guests will be seated at round tables.

This is such a great question! If you're trying to compare venues "apples to apples" we feel like this is a tricky question. Our answer is no. We think it’s possible for the job duties of a "day-of wedding coordinator" to mean something different to you than it does to us, and the last thing we want is the opportunity for miscommunication. However, we do have a venue coordinator included who will be with you before you arrive onsite and stays with you throughout your big day. This member of the French Estate team is there to help you however they can (be an extra set of hands decorating, run your rehearsal and answer questions from your vendors and direct them as necessary, etc.) Their goal is to do everything possible to help your day go smoothly and ensure your day is as stress-free as possible! (But we still don't consider them a day-of wedding coordinator.)