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1.
How long do I have the facility rented for? Our
standard facility use for the ballroom is based on 6 hours of use and service however that
can be modified if needed. 2.
When can we access the facility? Typically
access is provided the day of the banquet at 8:00 am however if there is
not a banquet the day prior access can be given a day or two prior to the
event. 3.
Can we bring in our own alcohol? No,
our facility has a liquor license which prohibits patrons from bringing
their own. 4.
Does the Glow provide a DJ service and if we do not choose to use
the Golden Glow DJ service what time can our DJ setup?
Yes, the Golden Glow has a state of the art PA system and DJ system that
integrates with large screen monitors within the facility. In the
event you do not utilize the
Glow's DJ then your DJ or band can have access to the facility any time after 8:00 am on the
day of your event. We
recommend at least 4 hours prior to your event starting. 5.
Is security provided? Yes
but not in uniform. The
Golden Glow provides supervision of the facility as it is a full service
banquet facility and will have anywhere from 8 to 15 employees typically
working the banquet. 6.
What is in your bar package? For
wedding receptions it is a 6hr open bar by the glass (not punch bowls)
with all your pop, juices, mixes (15 items), draft beer and five call
liquors: whisky, gin, vodka, rum and peach schnapps.
We have electronic bar equipment just like at the bars. We also
include set, up clean up and bar tenders.
7. Can we decorate and use our own centerpieces?
Yes, although we have a full china service that includes centerpieces, you
can provide your own and just use our standard table top settings. 8.
Do the bartenders card everyone? Yes
all quests are carded. All
wedding party participants need to have there ID at the wedding if
drinking alcoholic beverages. 9.
Do you have liquor liability coverage? Yes,
as required by the state unlike a hall. 10.
How many people does the facility hold? Our
facility can hold in excess of 500 people and is one of the areas largest
seating facilities. 11.
Can we smoke? Yes,
the facility has smoke eaters, however the decision is yours.
We have ash trays that can either be put on all tables, just given
out by request or there can be no smoking.
12.
Do we have to pay the full bar price when the person is not
drinking alcohol? Yes,
because our prices on a per head basis are the lowest in the area we do
not provide a credit for non-alcoholic drinkers.
Your cost overall will be less with us without a credit. 13.
Do we have to pay for children and infants? Yes, for the same reason as above, giving a credit for infants is more of a sales gimmick; our prices per head are much less than our competitors. 14.
Do we have to tip the wait staff and bartenders? No, this is already added in and is part of your overall services fee. 15.
What forms of payment do you accept? Currently we accept cash, personnel checks, Visa & MasterCard. 16.
What time do we have to be out of the facility? Typically
the events conclude at midnight but can go later. 17.
Who handles setup and clean-up? The
Golden Glow is a full service banquet faculty and provides set up and
clean up in the cost of their banquets. 18.
Can we bring our own cake in and can you cut the cake and provide plates for the cake?
Yes,
you can bring in your own wedding cake however we do not typically cut the cake. We
can show you how to cut the cake, but do not cut it.
We provide you large trays to deliver the cake, plates and
silverware. Larger banquets
should have two people cutting the cake and 3 people delivering the cake. 19.
Can we have a dollar dance? Yes,
the alcohol and shot cups are provided in our deluxe wedding bar package. 20.
Do you provide shot cups for dollar dance? Yes
we do provide shot cups for dollar dances. 21.
What types of tables and chairs do you have? We
have round top tables that can seat up to 10 guests per table and have
padded chairs. We have
standard long banquet tables for the head tables and gift tables. 22.
How many people can sit at a table? As
mentioned above a round top table can seat up to 10 quests.
We also have smaller round tops that can sit 6.
Typically the tables are set for 8 quests per table. 23.
How many people can be seated at the head table? As
many as you would like in what ever configuration you would like. 24.
Do you have a microphone/background music? Yes,
we have an overhead speaker system and microphone if needed. 25.
Can you raise your prices on us? Yes,
but typically we will lock our prices in on the contract so that we can not
raise them. That way you know
what exactly you will be paying. Remember
most of our competitors will have a price increase over what you are being
quoted, not us! 26.
Can we use our own caterer? No,
we have a food license and do not allow outside catering.
We believe our prices, service and food are superior and cost less
when comparing. Ask anybody
how good the Glow food is! 27.
Can we bring snacks in to the facility? Yes
if agreed upon in writing. 28.
Can I take the food home? No,
we are a full service banquet facility and do not allow any food to leave
the premises as do most of our competitors. 29.
Can we have colored napkins/tablecloths? Yes,
however we recommend white. 30.
How do you verify the number of people we had attend our banquet? We
only put out plates for the confirmed head count that was given 3 weeks
prior to your event and also only set up enough seats for that confirmed
head count. 31.
How many food lines do you run for the buffet and how long does it
take to feed people? We
typically run double food lines, have Glow attendants release tables one
at a time and it typically takes about 25 to 35 minutes for a banquet to
get all its guests through the food lines.
The restaurant has a separate entrance on the East side of the building
and also has separate
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