We only allow verified service animals.

We include tables (30 60" rounds, 10 6' recs, 15 8' recs, and 1 10' rec, as well as 8 22"x22" black metal bistro tables with matching chairs). You will also enjoy spacious and beautiful brides and grooms suites, a free photoshoot for engagements prior to your wedding, a venue coordinator on the day of your wedding, and a 12 hour day.

The venue rental fee covers a 10-hour event time within the 14-hour availability period from 8:00 am -10:00 pm, followed by a 1-hour clean-up period from 10:00-11:00 pm. All decorations are handled by the client and all decorations, gifts and personal items must be removed by 11:00 pm to avoid overtime charges of $300/hour for any portion of the hour between 10:00-11:00 pm.

An arrival earlier than 8:00 am on the day of your event is $300/hour. This is something you may want to consider if you want to have extra time for hair, make-up, photos, etc.

Yes, sound levels must always be kept below 95 decibels (measured from 3 feet away from the sound source). County and state ordinances require that all events end no later than 10:00 pm.

Outside caterers must be “full service” caterers who will set up and take down your tables/chairs, buss during your event, clean up afterwards and collect garbage. CDL does not offer a catering option.

Any musician or band performing for the event must be approved by the CDL event manager.

Yes, an onside CDL venue manager is available to coordinate with your planner and vendors, including consultation (meetings/emails/phone), event and vendor oversight, coordination of rehearsal, set-up, clean up, self-directed parking and general event management and security. However, CDL is not your personal event day coordinator. We are simply here to help with venue management and to make sure our facilities are working properly.

Yes. CDL requires you to hire a full-service wedding planner who will help you tobestutilize the spaces here at CDL, anticipate any unforeseen challenges and coordinate between our staff and your vendors.

For the elopement package, a day-of coordinator is required.

Yes, this is included in the venue rental. You are given 60 minutes, Monday – Thursday, to be completed by 6:00 pm based upon availability.

Yes, additional fees will apply. Speak with a CDL representative.

Absolutely no tent stakes or anything that can puncture the lawns. Tents will require base pads and hold downs for stabilization without punctures. We do not allow any fire pits, fireworks, seeds, fake flower petals, confetti or any chemicals that can damage the lawns or walkways. If you have any items in question, please ask the CDL event manager.

CDL has a designated smoking/vaping area outside. No indoor tobacco use is allowed. No chewing tobacco is allowed indoors or outdoors.

Yes, we provide restrooms indoor or outdoors depending upon the event.

This fee covers owner or staff time for all meetings, correspondence, walk-through, rehearsal, vendor access to CDL, clean up, stocking of bridal suite and groom’s quarters, garbage disposal, gratuity for extra staff and coordination with service providers. The main rental fee just covers the use of an expensive facility and grounds, utilities and taxes etc. but not CDL event labor.

Yes, signs are in place for event self-directed parking. We have spaces for up to 105 cars.

CDL provides up to thirty 60” round tables up to 7 6’ long rectangles, but we do not provide chairs. We also have 8 22” x 22” black metal bistro tables and 32 matching chairs.

Yes, each event is required to carry a special event liability insurance policy which includes a cancellation insurance. Cost is normally between $100 - $200. Please see contract Section 11 for full details.

It is your responsibility to keep track of weather patterns and have a Plan B in case of inclement of undesirable weather. CDL is not responsible for providing any additional accommodations for your event beyond the previously agreed-upon event plan unless specified in the contract.

You are allowed to use the front motor court (for drop-off, loading, and pick up for vendors and guests, no permanent parking), the drawbridge/front entry, inside entry and Great Room, outside covered patio, and all other designated patios and lawn/garden areas outside. Guests are not allowed to wander through the house during your event, may not access the upper or lower floors or pool house, and may not go beyond the entrance of the formal dining room. The wedding party will have access to brides and grooms dressing areas before and after the event, and will only be allowed access during the event upon request to CDL staff.

We will reserve your date upon receipt of a signed contract and your first 50% installment payment. Your final installment will be due 120 days prior to your wedding day.

Yes, we have a 10% service fee which off-sets all of the extras for your event, such as garbage disposal, cleaning, gratuities for staff, vendor coordination, etc. There are no additional fees for caterers or vendors not listed on our "Recommended Vendors" list, cake cutting, getting ready rooms, etc. We also require a standard $1000 refundable security deposit for any small damages that occur which are less than the deductible on your liability insurance policy.