Ridge Wedding Policies

The following is a list of Ridge policies for events at our facilities. This will provide information on what items may be brought in or used at an event.

Candles:
All candles must be in a hurricane, votive or floating in a container. No tall tapered candles or open flames are allowed. No candles are allowed outdoors due to the high fire danger in Lake Tahoe and they will not stay lit.

Bubbles:
Bubbles are allowed in the Grand View Garden. They are not allowed at any indoor facility.

Rice/Birdseed:
Rice and birdseed are strictly prohibited due to the impact on the local wildlife population.

Fireworks:
Not allowed.

Throwing Confetti:
Not allowed.

Indoor Petal Policy:
Only silk flower petals are allowed to be tossed or dropped inside. There is a mandatory $50-$100 clean up fee required.

Outdoor Petal Policy:
Only real flower petals are allowed at the Grand View Garden. There is a $50-$100 mandatory clean up fee required. If petals stain the walkway then an additional power washing fee will be charged.

Decorations:
All decorations must be approved by The Ridge. We are happy to put out centerpieces, favors etc. If the items to be set-up are elaborate, complicated, require a large amount of unpacking, or assembly then an additional fee will be assessed. Please check with the coordinator if you have questions. Anything brought in that The Ridge is responsible for setting up needs to be provided at least 24 hours in advance, unwrapped and in order. Arrangements for bringing in these items must be made in at least 30 days in advance to be included on the banquet event order and to plan for extra staffing if necessary.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ITEMS BROUHT IN BY THE GROUP MUST BE PRE-APROVED BY THE COORDINATOR IN ADVANCE.

A specific description of all items being brought in as well as placement or any other specification must be included on the final signed banquet event order due 30-days in advance. Items not pre-approved will not be allowed to be brought into the function space or special charges may apply.

Cakes & Flowers:
Vendors provided by The Ridge have arranged for the appropriate access and storage at our facilities. If you are bringing in your own cake or flowers please provide the name of the vendors and their delivery times to be included on the banquet event order. You are responsible for notifying your vendors of The Ridge’s policies. If additional workspace, storage or refrigeration is required this must be arranged in advance. Storage and handling fees will apply. 

Fragile Items:
If you bring keepsake, personal, fragile items etc. be aware that The Ridge is not responsible for breakage or lost items. The end of the night contact is responsible for gathering all items at the end of the event and removing them from the event facilities.

Assigned Seating:
The Ridge requests that you provide assigned tables or seating for your reception. We request this as a courtesy for your guests. It will eliminate any confusion or apprehension on the part of your guests when deciding where to sit as well as ensure that your family does not lose their tables while they are taking photos with you after the ceremony. If you fail to provide assigned seating The Ridge staff is not responsible for directing guest to their seat or setting up tables or extra place settings at tables for guests who can not find seats near each other or for their party. If you do not provide assigned seating The Ridge will overset the reception to ensure enough seating for guests and number of the overset varies by group. There is an automatic $10 per each seat overset more than your attendance number.

You may choose to assign your guests to a table or to a specific seat at a table. If you assigning tables please provide escort cards with the guests name and table number/name to The Ridge the day before the wedding in alphabetical order by last name or a master seating list with the table numbers/names and the guests seated at that table listed.

If you are assigning your guest to a specific seat please provide a corresponding place card for each setting, a chart with the names of each person at their setting for The Ridge staff and a designate guest from your party to assist the staff in placing the cards.

For plated dinners with entrée choices being offered to the guest:
For a plated dinner provide escort cards with each individual persons first and last name, an indication on the entrée choice and table number/name assignment.

Escort cards can be as simple as a folded piece of paper or you can incorporate using a favor such as a candy bar with the guests name as the escort or place card. Let your imagination go!

Reception Map:
The Ridge coordination staff will work with you on a room map. The final room map will be sent to you with the final banquet event order due 30-days in advance. If you have a assigned place settings or a master seating list please send this to the coordinator in advance for them to review. The Ridge staff will not be able to accommodate last minute changes in the set-up once your reception begins.