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EVENT PLANNING RESOURCES[PRINT FULL FAQ]EVENT PLANNING RESOURCESFAQs & Planning Resources4 2ALCOHOLCAN I BRING IN MY OWN ALCOHOL?Spruce Mountain Ranch has selected not to acquire a liquor license, as a cost benefit to our clients. However, to help manage the liquor coming on and off the premises, we do require that you use Peak Beverage as your liquor vendor, and that ALL alcohol be served by TIPS trained bartenders also provided by Peak. HOW MUCH MONEY CAN I SAVE ON MY BAR AT SPRUCE MOUNTAIN, COMPARED TO OTHER VENUES THAT HAVE A LIQUOR LICENSE? A LOT! Recently, we did a cost comparison between Spruce Mountain and a Colorado venue with a liquor license that does not allow you to use Peak Beverage. The comparison was conducted from using a guest count of 160 people and having a full bar for 5 hours. The average cost savings was between $4,000-$6,000! AV SERVICESDOES SPRUCE MOUNTAIN OFFER ANY ONSITE AV SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT FOR WEDDINGS?No. We recommend utilizing your DJ, or an outside audio-visual company for these services. WHO DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR SOUND, FOR OUR CEREMONY?Your DJ or band can typically provide a ceremony sound system for you, which may include a lapel mic for the officiant and groom, a wireless handheld mic for readers, singers, etc., and a PA sound system with recorded or live music capability. We are also happy to refer a company to you that can assist with your ceremony sound needs.IS THERE POWER AT THE OUTDOOR CEREMONY SITES FOR A SOUND SYSTEM?Yes, all our ceremony sites have power.CAN I LIVE STREAM MY CEREMONY?Yes, most of our ceremony sites have Wi-Fi capability. CONTRACTING/COSTWHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE VENUE FOR A WEDDING?225 beautifully landscaped acres, 11 consecutive hours of venue use, property manager, ceremony site, bridal cottage/loft, groom%u02bcs lounge, tables and chairs for both the ceremony & reception, 1 hour rehearsal, set-up and clean-up.ARE THERE ANY %u201cHIDDEN%u201d COSTS OVER AND ABOVE THE LISTED PRICE OF THE VENUE?We have very simple and straightforward pricing. In addition to the cost of the venue fee, we require a $1,000.00 damage deposit which is due 30 days prior to your event. This damage deposit is 100% refundable, if no damages above normal wear and tear occur. We do not have additional service fees, or per person fees.
