Question 1

Q: How many days are included for the reservation of the venue?

Accepted Answer

A: In order to facilitate a stress free experience for our clients, our venue rental fee includes three days.  Ideally, one for set up/rehearsal dinner, one for the wedding day and the following day for clean up.  Please contact us for pricing.

Question 2

Q: What services does Sky Ridge Farm provide for the clients?

Accepted Answer

A: Sky Ridge Farm is a venue that rents to the property to the client for their use and does not provide any services. The client hires their own vendors to set up tables and chairs, decorate, cater, officiate, coordinate and clean up.  (Sky Ridge does not provide personnel on site during the event.)

Question 3

Q: What amenities are included in your rental fee?

Accepted Answer

A:  The rental price covers use of the property as well as the ceremony site and grounds of the venue, 200 French cross back chairs, 200 white folding deck chairs, 14 ten-foot long, reclaimed wood tables (each seats 10-14 people), along with a few other furniture items for decoration (that can be viewed on the "Amenities" tab), use of the bridal suite, groom's room and caterer's kitchen. Please contact us for package pricing.

Question 4

Q: What is the clean up policy?

Accepted Answer

A:  Our clients generally choose to clean up the following day after the wedding.  We ask that cleaning be completed by 3:00 pm the day after the wedding.  The client and their vendors must remove all belongings, decorations, and haul away the trash. Sky Ridge Farm will provide clean up for you for an additional fee of $500 if we have staff available that day.

Question 5

Q: Do you have any decorating policies?

Accepted Answer

A: You can view the entire decorating policy found under the "Client" tab.  We do not allow candles or other flames at the venue including fireworks and Chinese lanterns.  We do make an exception for send-off sparklers, which may be used outside. LED candles are allowed. Nails, glue, staples, command strips and screws are not allowed because they cause damage to the wood in the barn/walls.  There are existing nails in the walls that you can use for decoration. Fake flower petals, confetti, glitter or the like are also restricted.  Client must provide their own ladders for decoration.

Question 6

Q: Are we allowed to serve alcohol at the venue?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes, but please keep in mind that if you plan on serving alcohol of any type you are required to procure an ABC license. Proof of license is required before you can host the wedding on Sky Ridge Farm property.  You will need to apply for the license 30 days prior to your event. If you choose to book with us, we will walk you through this process or you can go to the following website to to apply for a license: https://www.abc.virginia.gov/

If someone is serving the alcohol, they must be a vendor that is a licensed and insured bartender. Your family and friends are not allowed to serve alcohol.  Many caterers will bartend for you for an extra fee.

Question 7

Q: When is payment due for the wedding?

Accepted Answer

A: We require a nonrefundable security deposit of 50% of the event fee at the time of booking in order to reserve your date.  The remaining 50% is due one month prior to your wedding.

Question 8

Q: Are any there any other fees besides the rental fee?

Accepted Answer

A: We require a $500 cleaning/damage deposit that is due at the time of your second payment. This will be returned to you pending clean up according to the contract and if no damage is sustained to the property.

Question 9

Q: Are your rates negotiable? Do you offer a first responder discount?

Accepted Answer

A: No, our rates are not negotiable and we're sorry but we do not offer a first responder discount.

Question 10

Q: What forms of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept cash, check, debit, or credit card.  If you pay with a debit or credit card there is a 3% upcharge added to the payment.

Question 11

Q: Does the venue rental include decorating services or set up?

Accepted Answer

A: We do not offer decorating or set up services.  We do have 200 French cross back chairs, 200 white folding deck chairs, and 14 farm tables on site that are included in the venue rental fee. It is the client's responsibility (or vendors of the client) to set up and take down chairs and tables.

Question 12

Q: How many people can the venue host?

Accepted Answer

A: Sky Ridge can host up to 200 people.  We have a spacious reception room (2500 sq. ft.) and a partially covered balcony (about 2500 sq. ft.).  We also have ample room for social gatherings and weddings outside.

Question 13

Q: What months of the year do you host weddings?

Accepted Answer

A: Sky Ridge Farm is open during the months of April- October. The more temperate months are the most preferred times for weddings at our venue because the main floor of the barn does not have heating or air conditioning. We are closed November through March due to cold weather.

Question 14

Q: What are your policies regarding COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

A: Planning for a wedding during a pandemic adds an extra layer of stress. Our hearts go out to you brides!  Our policy is that the security deposit is not refundable but is transferable to another date. The client is able to reschedule if needed at no extra cost.
 
Another thing to note is that Sky Ridge only hosts one wedding per week so the building will sit empty for 4 days prior to new occupancy. We're hopeful this will help all of our clients and their guests feel more comfortable attending the wedding/reception.  All hard surfaces and high traffic areas will be thoroughly cleaned before each wedding.

Question 15

Q: Will you hold a date for me?

Accepted Answer

A: Unfortunately we are unable to hold dates.  Our policy is first come, first served.  We reserve the date for the first couple who decides to sign a contract for that date and pay the 50% deposit.

Question 16

Q: What if there is inclement weather on our wedding day?

Accepted Answer

A: The barn boasts approximately 5,000 sq. ft. of covered space in which you could host the wedding.  This includes the inside of the barn and the covered balcony. We do not provide tents. You will be responsible for any special arrangements that need to be made due to inclement weather.

Question 17

Q: Do we need to rent tables and chairs?

Accepted Answer

A: We offer 200 French cross back chairs, 200 white folding deck chairs, and 14 farm tables that are ten feet long (each table seats10-14 people). These are included in your venue rental.  If you would like to host a reception outdoors, you will need to rent tables.

Question 18

Q: Does the venue have a place where the bridal party can get ready for the wedding?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes, the venue has a spacious bridal suite, groom's room and adjoining bathrooms in the lower part of the barn. These spaces are included in the venue rental fee.

Question 19

Q: Do we have to purchase event insurance?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes, we ask that you secure your own event insurance. Also, the event insurance must meet all of the requirements stated in the contract with Sky Ridge Farm. Insurance needs to cover all the days you have access to the venue.  Most insurance agencies carry event insurance.  We can give you reccomendations for online insruance carriers as well.

Question 20

Q: Are you associated with specific vendors that we have to use?

Accepted Answer

A: No, we do not have contracts with any vendors. You are free to hire any vendor of your choosing, but they must carry liability insurance and are required to provide Sky Ridge Farm with their proof of insurance. Anyone serving food or alcohol on the premises must be licensed and insured, volunteers are not allowed to serve food or alcohol for liability reasons.

Question 21

Q: Does the venue have a space for serving food?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes, the venue has a caterer's kitchen, where final preparations can be made for serving food. To clarify, this is not a production kitchen where food is cooked. It is designed as a staging/prep area, available for warming and serving pre-cooked food to guests. Cooking is not allowed at the venue.

Question 22

Q: Is there a curfew for the venue?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes, Sky Ridge Farm has a curfew of 11:00 pm. Music must be turned off at 10:00 pm as a courtesy to those living near the venue. This policy coincides with Augusta county noise ordinances.

Question 23

Q: Is there heating or air conditoning in the barn?

Accepted Answer

A: The bridal suite and groom's room are equipped with heating and air.  The reception room and balcony of the barn have no heating or A/C.  For this reason we only host weddings during the more temperate months of the year (April-June and August-October). Clients are welcome to bring fans and patio heaters.

Question 24

Q: Is your venue wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes, we have sloped access into the barn on both levels, as well as wheelchair accessible bathrooms.  However, you may require assistance, as the exterior access is grass and gravel rather than concrete.

Question 25

Q: Can our dog be part of our ceremony?

Accepted Answer

A: Absolutely! Dogs are allowed at the venue.

Question 26

Q: How far in advance do we need to book our wedding?

Accepted Answer

A: We have many clients booking a year in advance, so if you want to make sure you get a specific date, please plan accordingly.

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