Question 1

Q. Am I able to have both my wedding ceremony & reception there?

Accepted Answer

A. Yes, you are able to have both your ceremony & reception here. We will take care of the set up and conversion of the room. There is an additional $250 charge to hold both the ceremony and the reception at Turtle's 1890 Social Centre.

Question 2

Q. What's included in the room rental price?

Accepted Answer

A. EVERYTHING except food, beverage, sales tax and gratuity (17%) Tables & Chairs, Linens, China, Glassware, Flatware, Set up, Dance Floor, Bar, Staffing are all included.

Question 3

Q. Do you require a deposit to book a date? If so, what is the cost?"

Accepted Answer

We will hold dates for free for two weeks while you are making your final decision. To complete the booking you would pay the room fee. Fridays and Saturdays are $500. Sundays - Thursdays are $300

Question 4

Q. Do you have a food/beverage minimum?

Accepted Answer

A. The food and beverage minimum spending requirements for Fridays is $1000 and for Saturdays it's $4500. This is calculated by adding the food, beverage, sales tax and gratuity along with whatever your guests spend at a cash bar. Typically it takes a group of around 110 people with a 2 meat buffet and normal beverage consumption to get to this mark. We do not enforce the minimums for Saturday parties in Dec-Feb. (prices subject to change)

Question 5

Q. May I select an outside caterer?

Accepted Answer

A. No, Turtle's 1890 Social Centre has an on-site Chef, we provide all food for your event with the exception of your wedding cake and favors. To learn more about your catering options, please visit our Menus page. In addition to the menus listed, we would be happy to come up with a custom menu for your event.

Question 6

Q. Do you charge a cake cutting fee?

Accepted Answer

A. No we do not charge a cake cutting fee. We will cut and serve your cake at no additional cost.

Question 7

Q. Is there parking available?

Accepted Answer

A. Yes, there is a free 24 hr parking lot across from the venue and all the surrounding street parking is free.

Question 8

Q. What is the capacity?

Accepted Answer

A. 250

Question 9

Q. Is security required?

Accepted Answer

A. No, security is not required.

Question 10

Q. After we are booked, what's an overview of the planning process?"

Accepted Answer

A. After booking, usually an email thread is started for questions and answers back and forth. Then a planning meeting is scheduled about 60-90 days prior to the event date. All details of the reception are covered at this meeting including menu, room layout, timeline for the day, decorating, etc. We usually come up with a tasting menu at that meeting and a subsequent date is chosen for a tasting with the chef to finalize your menu decisions. 50% of the estimated total is due after the tasting and the rest of the payment is due the night of the event.

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