Reservations and Fees: There is a $50.00 non-refundable deposit. This fee is due when the office has scheduled a tentative date. A policy will then be mailed out and the remainder of the fee and the signed policy needs to be mailed in or dropped off to Bernheim's office no later than three weeks before the wedding date. Upon receipt of FULL PAYMENT and signed agreement, the wedding will be placed on the calendar and confirmation will be sent.
Optional: If not in use, the Garden
Pavilion is available for dress and preparation only, unless otherwise
scheduled by the office. Indoor rest rooms are available there, but
they are not handicap accessible. Bernheim will charge an additional
$50.00 to the party if there is any clean up involved inside or outside
of the Garden Pavilion other than emptying trash cans. Rental time
must coincide with the wedding location rental time.
Refund Policy: Tentative reservations are confirmed upon receipt of the non-refundable $50.00 deposit. Make checks payable to Bernheim. Confirmed reservations are made when the balance is paid in full. If plans change, please notify the office as soon as possible as refunds will ONLY be made up to 1 week prior to the reserved date if a cancellation is made. A full refund (less the non-refundable $50 deposit) will be made in case of inclement weather, and ONLY if you did not use the wedding facility at any time that day due to inclement weather. Please have an alternate facility available, perhaps the site chosen for the reception. Bernheim does not have an appropriate shelter or building available.
Bernheim MUST HAVE the wedding policy signed and returned with full payment before a wedding can take place.
Please feel free to call Regina Glass (502) 955-8512 x 224, or you can e-mail her at gina@bernheim.org with any questions, and to make your reservations.
Reservation Policy for Weddings:
• Group sizes at all locations are limited to a
maximum
number of people.
• Decorations: All decorations must be approved in advance.
Contact; Gina
(955-8512 x 224) with a description
of your intent.
• Catering: All visitors must use Bernheim's on-site
caterer,
please ask for contact information when making
your reservations.
• Chairs: Groups are welcome to bring a maximum of 20 chairs,
which must be placed on the pavers or bricks,
not in the grass.
• Unloading/loading: While loading and unloading chairs,
decorations,
cakes, etc.
• Vehicles are NOT allowed on the pavers/bricks near the
Garden Pavilion, but vehicles may drive down the
black-top path. At the Big Prairie Overlook, vehicles
are
NOT allowed on the hill and/or pathways near the "Let
There be Light" sculpture.
• All loading and unloading there should be done from the
parking area.
• Music: The volume should be kept just loud enough for the
wedding party to hear, as there are other visitors in the area.
If there is any doubt, the ranger on duty will decide.
• Alcoholic beverages: Alcohol is NOT allowed
on Bernheim property.
