The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake weddings

The Deposit schedule is listed on page 2 of your contract, please reference for your next deposit due date.

Call our front desk at 440-466-7100, ext. 0 to make all wedding deposits. You will need to reference which wedding you are with so that we can locate your account. The agent does not have access to your deposits, so please be prepared with the amount due that you wish to pay.

The Lodge does not send deposit reminders.

Final payment is due 10 days prior to your wedding date. Once you provide us your final counts, we will then generate an invoice with the balance due.

Final Payments need to be made via credit card, cash or certified check. We require 30 days for checks to clear the bank and with final payment due 10 days prior, this does not allow enough time for the check to clear. Personal checks will be accepted for all other deposits.

It is okay if the final counts are less than the original agreed as long as you are still meeting your food and beverage minimum listed on your contract.

The reception room is the back-up room for all receptions unless otherwise noted on your contract.

Yes, white padded chairs are included with your package and gazebo rental.

Yes.

Due to windy conditions and liability, The Lodge strongly advises against using aisle runners. We cannot allow any items to be placed on the runners to hold them down.

The decision must be made by 12:00pm for an afternoon ceremony or 8:00am for a morning ceremony the day of the wedding.

Yes. We will provide a high top table and linen for this. You will need to supply the sand ceremony supplies.

Yes, we can place the items on the table and have them ready for the ceremony.

Real flower petals are allowed. Fake flower petals, bird seed, rice, confetti, sparklers and sky lanterns are not permitted on the grounds.

We recommend that you book a package with your DJ that includes the ceremony music.

Yes, string quartet, harpist, etc. are permitted.

We recommend your DJ supply the microphone for the officiant, as they can control the volume as needed during your ceremony. Sound quality is also usually better.

The fireplace in the lobby, pre-function hallway by the windows and in the ballroom (reception room), and/or your guestroom or cottage make great options.

You may bring and use only plastic ties, zip ties, command hooks or strips, or blue painters tape on the Gazebo. No tape, nails, tacks or balloons not weighted down, or securely fastened.

A mutually convenient rehearsal time will be scheduled based on availability the night before.

Yes, we can host your rehearsal dinner as long as there is a function space available at time of booking.

We recommend booking as soon as you know you would like to host it here on site. Private Function Space is limited.

Function room rental ranges from $100.00-$200.00 + tax, unless contract states otherwise and includes: room, table, chairs, linen-less tables and simple centerpieces and white or black linen napkins. Floor Length Linen and Food & Beverage are not included.

We have a separate rehearsal dinner menu that we can email you with pricing and selections. Ask your Sales Manager today!

When guestrooms are ready and available for booking by your guests you will receive detailed reservation instructions with your groups specific code that will unlock your specific block of rooms and contracted rates. If the wedding is more than a year away, guestrooms will not be available for booking until one year prior to your wedding date.

Contact your sales manager and they can check availability and see if rooms are available for adding.

Yes, at your request, we can print out a list of all guests that have reserved under the block. This will be especially helpful for welcome bags. The listing would not include anyone that may have booked outside the block.

If you have booked our Ballroom, ordered a package and met the food and beverage minimum(s), then yes! you will receive a complimentary honeymoon suite on the night of your wedding.

Your sales manager will make this reservation for you and add on the night before if it was requested at time of contract. It can be added later if it is available the night before.

We highly recommend doing this. If you requested this at time of contract, then your Sales Manager will create the Honeymoon Suite reservation for two nights. You will need to confirm the night before your wedding with a credit card prior to arrival as it is not offered as complimentary. You can confirm at your final details appointment.

You can confirm your room with the first night stay + taxes and fees deposit at your final details appointment (6-8) weeks prior to your wedding date.

A preferred vendor list can be found online! However, you may book with whomever you would like. All vendors must bring their own equipment and confirm their set-up times prior to the wedding date. All vendors must carry their own vendor liability insurance. Due to limited space, we cannot guarantee storage of any equipment before or after your wedding reception.

Yes, it is tradition to feed your vendors.

Traditionally, you would set a spot for vendors at one of your guest tables.

All Vendors must teardown at the close of the reception.

All Vendor items needs to be removed the night of the wedding. For example, backdrops and photo booths, etc…

No, The Lodge does not provide a wedding planner or coordinator. Our team will be here the day of the wedding to line everyone up for the ceremony. Our banquet staff will take over for the reception following the lead of the DJ/Band for remaining events.

You will have access to the gazebo & ballroom at 1pm on the day of the wedding, unless otherwise stated in your contract.

Yes, all of our packages include a Champagne Toast.

Check with your sales manager for function space availability. The cost ranges from $100.00-$200.00 + tax.

The appointment should be scheduled six to eight weeks prior to your wedding date.

Yes, we will accommodate these guests with a special meal option such as: Vegetable Wellington and Potato Gnocchi.

Yes, The Lodge offers children’s meal options for children 10 years old or younger. ($20++)

We will need guaranteed guest counts 10 days prior to the event. The exact date is listed on page 2 of your contract. If you are doing plated meals; selections we will need a breakdown of your RSVP’s – how many chicken, beef, etc.. You can increase or decrease the guaranteed count, by 10%, 3 days prior to your event. Again, the specific date is listed on your contract.

You must upgrade to the Premium Bar to receive any of the liquors from the Premium Bar.

White chair covers, white or black linen napkins and a white or black floor length table linen are included. We also provide all of your resource table linen (guestbook table, DJ Table, etc.). The resource tables would be floor length linen or skirted.

We will include a mirror tile and (2) votive candles as a centerpiece enhancement. This can be added at the final details appointment. Other centerpiece items are the responsibility of the bride and groom.

Yes, we can supply if you do not have one or do not plan to purchase one. This can be added at the final details appointment.

Yes, we can provide your table numbers and stands.

No, we do not charge for the cutting of the cake, it is included in the package. We can cut and serve the cake or cut the cake and place it on the cake table for your guests to enjoy at their leisure. *Please be sure your cake vendor supplies you with a cake topper box if you plan to keep your cake top for your one year anniversary celebration!

All wedding items can be stored and dropped off the night before the wedding.

All wedding items should be picked up the following morning. Don’t forget the cake topper if you are planning to save for your one year anniversary. We are not responsible for forgotten items.

Yes, these should be dropped off to our front desk prior to the first guest’s arrival. These will be passed out at check-in. Please, have them boxed and labeled with your wedding name and instructions. Should they be one per person or one per guestroom?

Yes, we do. The charge is $200.00 ++ for (12) up-lights.

Yes, you can bring them in. These must be dropped off the night before the wedding for setting purposes. We do have Gold Plate Charges that can be rented for $.50 each.

Confirm with your sales manager as space is limited. You will need to designate someone to put the cake/cupcakes on the table.

Yes, at an additional cost. Confirm pricing with your sales manager.

Yes, as long as the drink ingredients are available on your bar package.

Yes, we have 30” Cocktail Rounds that can be used as needed (near the bar, sand ceremony, welcome table, etc.).

Commands hooks and strips, and blue painters tape. If hanging from the ceiling we have magnets that can be used on the grid tiles. No tape, tacks, nails permitted.