1. How to schedule a tour of Ashton Gardens?
Please fill out an "Information Request Form" page on this website. We will immediately
contact you to schedule an appointment and provide you with the information you
request.
2. How much does a wedding cost at Ashton Gardens?
We know that achieving the perfect wedding requires many months of planning, many
miles of travel, and many challenges to stay within a budget. We have created a
unique "All-Inclusive" pricing that let’s you know your exact costs up front. The
"All-Inclusive" price for your wedding is the final price. Our event pricing packages
include all costs including facility fees, sales tax, service charge, food, and
security.
How does Ashton Gardens save me money over other wedding venues?
Our service charge is 18%, lower than the typical 20% (or more) elsewhere.
You do not pay extra for cake cutting, carvers, buffet attendants, bartenders, cashiers,
or menu changes, and parking is free and close.
These are charges that virtually all other venues impose that can quickly add up
to hundreds of dollars do not appear until your final bill.
3. How many guests does the Chapel accommodate?
The Chapel seats up to 250 guests in the pews comfortably. We are able to set up
additional seating for up to 300 guests.
4. How many aisles and pews are in the Chapel?
There is one main aisle with 15 rows of pews on each side. There are 30 full pews
along with 2 half pews in the front. The half pews provide excellent seating for
relatives and guests with disabilities. There are also 18 pew rings on the side
of the pews to add additional décor.
5. How long is the Chapel aisle?
The aisle length is 65 feet from the entrance to the platform and/or 50 feet from
the back of the pews to the platform.
6. May we have fresh flowers in the Chapel?
Fresh Floral arrangements are allowed on the stage of the chapel or attached to
the pew rings on the sides of the pews. We also allow fresh florals for your bouquets
and boutonnières. Fresh petals are not allowed on the floor of the chapel. Silk
petals make a great alternative.
7. Do we need to provide our own music for the ceremony?
Ashton Gardens has a state of the art sound system in the chapel, fully equipped
with wireless microphones for live musicians and lapel microphones for officiates.
You would provide either live musicians for the ceremony or have a DJ available
to run the sound system in the chapel. Ashton Gardens is available to manage the
sound system for you at a nominal charge.
8. May we choose our own vendors?
Ashton Gardens will provide a list of preferred vendors, all whom provide excellent
quality and competitive pricing. These vendors are very familiar with the facility
and provide our guests with superior service. You are more than welcome to use vendors
that are not on our list with our approval. We will only withhold approval if we
know of problems with a specific vendor.
9. How many guests can the ballrooms accommodate?
Our Ballroom can accommodate 400 guests seated. The ballroom can also be divided
with the East ballroom and the West ballroom accommodating 200 guests each.
10. May we bring outside catering?
We have our own 5-Star Executive Chef and a highly talented Culinary Team. We do
not permit outside caterers…but then, why would you want to?
11. Does Ashton Gardens provide toasting goblets, cake/knife server?
If you want to take the toasting goblets and/or the cake/knife server as a keepsake,
please supply those items. However, if you wish, Ashton Gardens will gladly provide
them.
Please contact Ashton Gardens for more information
and to schedule a visit.