Here you will find most of the information you need to help get you ready for your wedding day. If you have any questions, chances are you can find it here. We want your wedding prep to be as easy as checking your phone.

Wedding Guide

Seating Your Guests

How to figure & anticipate your seating for the wedding with examples of seating layouts for receptions.

Figuring Your Table Counts

To figure out how many tables you will need for your reception, please download this document. This guide will help you land on the correct count. You will need to let your coordinator know how many tables you need for your guests + your head table. You will also have a cake table, a gift table, & a guest book table. These 3 side tables will be in addition to your head table(s) & guest tables.

Arch Dimensions

HIGH = 8’

WIDE= 7’ 5”

Example Timelines

An example timelines for both Destination and One-Day Weddings. From ceremony rehearsal to breakfast!

THINGS TO NOTE

“DUE DATES”

  • Lodging opens to the Public 2 Weeks Before the Wedding.

  • The Outline is due 8 Weeks Before the Wedding.

  • Your final count is due 30 days before your wedding, after the final count is given, it cannot be changed.

  • The Agenda is completed by your coordinator and it will be returned to you 1 Month Before the Wedding.

  • The CADS or floorplan diagrams are completed by your coordinator and will be returned to you 1 Month Before the Wedding.

  • If you’d like to schedule a wrap-up Call or final walk-through, we recommend doing it 4-3 Weeks from the Wedding.

  • Your balance is due 10 days before the wedding.

“THE NITTY GRITTY”

Within our Wedding Venue Contract, there are four documents referenced, they are found below.

To confirm the utilization of the Sylvan Dale for an event Customer must sign, and initial both the rules and regulations document and the wedding venue contract, in addition to providing the appropriate deposit.

wedding contract is not public and must be requested.

SDR Rules & Regulations

Some information in this document will be found in other documents. These are rules to be highlighted. This document also requires a signature before booking.

SDR Coordinator Responsibilities

A detailed list of what you can expect from your coordinator. Not including the little things she’ll do to go above and beyond, like fluffing your dress before you head down the aisle.

SDR Decoration Policies

A breakdown of what you can do for your decorations.

SDR Lodging Policies

A breakdown of lodging reservations and ranch policies.