weddings & Events

Some answers for your questions :)

No catch! No hidden costs! And yes, food is included!

We know that our price for an all-inclusive event is significantly lower than most of the industry. We are not interested in charging as much money as we can for an event. We simply figured out how much money our family needs to be comfortable and for the business to grow at a healthy, modest pace, and used that number to set our price.

When you are just beginning your married life together and dreaming about a place to live and a family, the money you save can be better spent elsewhere. And if your parents are helping you pay for it, maybe they'll give you the money you save towards a down payment on that house in the country ;-)  

Is your All-inclusive price really that low? There has to be a catch!

Can we decorate however we want to?

What is your max guest count?

Tents are magical! Decoration options are truly limitless. We encourage you to be creative and make our place your own for your special day. 

We will help to support your vision however we can. We provide assistance on your wedding day to accomplish your vision during set-up. We will follow your instructions on how to achieve your goals.

You do have to tear down your own decorations. We provide the shell and nuts and bolts as part of our base package price, the rest is up to you!

Our only rule is to not use destructive hanging hardware like screws or nails. Also, please do not use chemicals or artificial decorations that may pollute or harm our natural environment.

Our base packages for the Blank Canvas and All-inclusive packages both include amenities for up to 100 guests. We can host up to 200 guests at our venue. There is an additional fee of $370 (Blank Canvas) or $500 (All-inclusive and Ultimate Wedding Weekend) for every 25 guests above 100. This allows us to provide additional, chairs, tables, larger luxury restroom, and food (for the all-inclusive packages) for the additional guests.

Yes. We require each vendor to carry its own insurance. 

Is vendor insurance required?

Can we bring our own alcohol?

Do you require Day-of event insurance?

Yes. Each couple must purchase day-of event insurance for the day of their event. $1M of coverage can be purchased for less than $200. You must provide proof of coverage to us no later than 1 month before your wedding day. 

Our venue is BYOB. You may bring your own alcohol or purchase drinks through your caterer; however, according to state law, all liquor must be served by a licensed and insured bar staff.

 We require a 25% non-refundable deposit, credit card on file, and a signed rental agreement to finalize your booking. The remainder of the fee must be paid 30 days before the event. We also offer payment plans to help spread the payments out. Just ask!

What do you require to book our special date?

Can we just pop over to see the venue?

What time does the party end?

Tours are by appointment only. We are flexible with tour hours to accommodate work schedules. Please call or text to set up a time.

We have neighbors, and they get to celebrate every wedding we host, not just yours ;-) so we ask that music be turned down by 10:30 on Saturdays and Fridays and 10:00 on Sundays. Last call for alcoholic drinks must be no later than 11:00 PM. However, you and your guests are welcome to hang out as long as you like.

Oakwood Lane Weddings will set up and tear down all of the chairs, tables, and tents for every event. For the Blank Slate you are responsible to do a basic clean sweep over the tables and ground to ensure all loose garbage is wrangled and plates and dishes are rinsed and stacked together. This helps to ensure that our property stays pristine (and that the cute woodland critters don't show up for a late-night afterparty).

We do offer an upgrade for us to handle all cleanup if you like. 

For the all-inclusive package, all cleanup is, wait for it, included in the price. 

Who Cleans up?

Can we bring our pets?

Yes! But only the bride and groom. We love animals here and want them to be a part of your special day. The only thing we ask is that you keep all animals on a leash while they are on our property, and please clean up any messes that they make (natural or otherwise). Feel free to walk them around, but be warned that we have many woodland animals, and dogs are liable to run off if unsupervised. Please also be aware that you will be responsible for any damages caused by your pet.

Other animals may be allowed at your event, but we have to approve them. We try to be very flexible, so as long as its safe and there's a plan to keep things cleaned up, the answer will probably be yes. We even have a contact for a beer Donkey :-)

Can we use a food truck for our catering?

Yes!  Many of our couples use food trucks. Actually, food trucks are uniquely suited for our venue because they are mobile and allow guests to move outside and enjoy the natural beauty around them.

Do You allow firepits?

Yes! We even provide fire pits in select locations. You may use our firepits or bring your own raised fire pits. Raised firepits may be placed anywhere they are not a hazard to health or property.

You must bring your own firewood, and you may not burn any materials from the property. Our leaves, sticks, and woods are an extremely valuable part of our property's natural beauty, and if everyone burned a little each weekend it would be gone very quickly.

Can your tents be heated/Cooled?

Yes! In fact, the company we use provides heating for corporate tents at the Toledo Zoo for their Lights Before Christmas events.

Enclosing and heating the tent can cost from $500 to $1000 depending on how large the tent is and how many heaters are needed. Cooling the tent can be a bit more pricy. Call us for details. Just remember, tents are not insulated or completely air-tight, so depending on outside conditions, inside temperatures may vary.

What happens if it rains?

The good news is, we have a giant tent! There is plenty of room inside the tent to perform your ceremony. In case of rain there is always the option to move the arch inside the tent and move forward with your vows there.

In case of lightning, tornado warning, or high winds, we would require all guest to move to the safety of their vehicles until the threat passes.