FAQs

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY?

We have a Venue capacity of 225 guests.  We've found that guest counts of 200 or below allows for a better floor plan layout.

WHAT IS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE RENTAL FEE?

Along with the rental of the property we include the following:

  • Elmwood Rectangular Farm Tables

  • Elmwood 60" Round Farm Tables

  • Wood Cross-Back Chairs (Indoor)

  • White Resin Chairs (Outdoor)

  • Outdoor Cocktail Tables

  • Sweetheart Table

  • Cake Table

  • Wedding Arch

  • Indoor Mobile Bar

  • Ceremony Rehearsal

HOW DO I RESERVE A DATE?

Once you've decided on an available date, we require a $1,000  non-refundable retainer to hold your date. Half of this deposit ($500) will hold the date with The Venue for 5 days as we prepare the contract and invoice for your review. The remaining deposit will go to Jamie Leigh Events to hold the date. This is a non-refundable deposit, but it is applied to your master invoice. We accept the following payment options for all payments excluding the Security Deposit; Venmo, Cash App, Apple Pay, Check, Cash or Credit Card.  

WHAT HAPPENS IF I CHANGE MY DATE?

If you wish to reschedule, the request must be in writing and within 9 months of the originally scheduled event.  All postponed or rescheduled events must occur within one year of the original event date. The Venue allows a one-time rescheduling of an event.  The payment schedule for the original contract will apply for the postponed event. If the Client reschedules the event, Clients forfeit the retainer and must book "The Venue’s" services under a new contract subject to "The Venue’s" current pricing and provisions at that time.

  

WHAT FORM OF PAYMENTS DO YOU ACCEPT?

We accept cash, check, credit card, bank transfer, Apple Pay, Venmo or Cash App.  

IS A WEDDING DAY MANAGER OR EVENT COORDINATOR REQUIRED?

The Venue requires that every customer  has a Wedding Manager/Coordinator under contract.  The Venue has a relationship with Jamie Leigh Events(JLE).   JLE must be contracted for Wedding Coordination services.

DO YOU REQUIRE EVENT INSURANCE?

Yes.  We require that every couple obtain an Event Insurance policy.  "The Venue" @ Denali Jean Ranch should be named as an additional insured.  Commercial General Liability Insurance including host liquor liability with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage at a minimum.  A satisfactory certificate of insurance with an endorsement to "The Venue" needs to be forwarded to The Venue 30 days prior to the event date.

WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS FOR OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS?

There are a number of lodging options available to you and your guests.  From "The Venue", you are 20-25 minutes from the Oceanfront with 80+ hotel options available.  For larger parties you are 15-20 minutes away from Sandbridge Beach where there are hundreds of rental options to choose from.  For campers or cabin dwellers there are numerous options fairly close to us.  For instance, North Landing Beach RV Resort & cottages is 10 minutes away.

DO YOU HAVE AREAS FOR THE BRIDe’s AND GROOM’S PARTY TO GET READY?

Yes.  The Bride and Groom each have a private suite to use for the duration of the event.  The bridal suite opens at 10:00am the morning of your wedding while the grooms lounge opens at 12:00 noon.  Both lounges close when the wedding ceremony begins.  Private items must be removed prior to the start of the reception.

CAN I HIRE MY OWN VENDORS?

"The Venue" now has a combination of Required and Preferred Vendors.

Required Vendors

  • Wedding Coordinator

  • Catering

  • DJ/Entertainment

  • Florist

  • Hair & Make Up

  • Rentals

  • Lighting & Draping

  • Transportation

Preferred Vendors

  • Videography

  • Photographers

  • Bakery

  • Officiant

  • Food Truck

 We will provide you with our extensive vendor list at your initial venue tour.

IS THERE A FOOD, BEVERAGE OR GUEST COUNT MINIMUM?

The Venue has no minimums.  We do not provide catering, however we do have a required caterers list.  The Venue does not hold an ABC license so either you or your caterer will have to procure one.

 

BESIDES THE VENUE, WHAT ELSE WILL WE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

Look at question #2 for a list of items that are included as part of your base fee.  Here is a sample list of items you'll need to take care of.

  • Contract with Jamie Leigh Events for Wedding Planning Services

  • Purchase Event Insurance

  • Acquire an ABC license if alcohol is served (Could use your Caterers license)

  • Hire one of our required Caterer, DJ, Photographer, Florist, Bartenders

  • Purchase/Rent Dinnerware

  • Purchase/Rent decorations

  • Linens for cocktail and buffet tables 

IS THERE A DEPOSIT REQUIRED AND WHAT IS YOUR PAYMENT PLAN?


Denali Jean Ranch offers a 2 or 3 payment plan option:

  • 2-payment plan:  50% due at contract signing; remainder 90 days before your event.

  • 3-payment plan - 1/3rd due at contract signing;  1/3rd due half way between your 1st and 3rd payment due date. Your last payment, for the remaining balance, is due 90 days before your event.  

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?

 All weddings and receptions are rain or shine events. If inclement weather or other adverse conditions prevent the creation of a successful outdoor ceremony, Clients shall make a final determination to move their ceremony indoors within 24 hours of the ceremony time in order for Venue staff to make necessary changes to the ceremony set up. In the event Clients do not elect to have an indoor ceremony with inclement weather in the forecast, Venue will try its best to hold the ceremony outdoors but does not guarantee quality of services and will protect its equipment and rental items from rain, wind, and snow damage. 

WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?

"The Venue" reservation retainer and all payments made, regardless of the due date, are non-transferable and non-refundable if the event is cancelled by the client.  We would recommend that you look at purchasing Wedding/Event Cancellation Insurance.

DO YOU PROVIDE TIME FOR A REHEARSAL AND IF SO IS THERE A CHARGE?

The Venue provides a 1-hour time slot for a ceremony rehearsal on the Thursday before your wedding.  You will receive an email 90 days before your event allowing you to reserve the time. No additional charge for this rehearsal.

DO YOU ALLOW DOGS ONSITE AS PART OF THE WEDDING DAY?

We are dog friendly with some specific stipulations.  Dogs are only allowed onsite during the ceremony and for pictures immediately following the ceremony.  They must then be removed from the premise.  Animals, other than service animals, are NOT allowed inside, under roof or near food.  Dogs must be on a leash and have a responsible party (other than bride or groom) with them at all time.

WHAT TIME DOES THE MUSIC/EVENT NEED TO END?

The wedding reception and all music must end by 10:00 pm.  This ensures that all vendors will vacate the property by 11:00 pm.

WHAT ARE THE RESTRICTIONS ON DECORATING?

You have access to The Venue starting at noon on the day of your wedding.  Addendum E of our contract outlines the Decorating Rules & Regulations.

WHERE DID THE NAME "DENALI JEAN RANCH COME FROM?

We are asked this question a lot.  When naming the property we We each have one daughter so we ultimately used each of their middle names, Denali and Jean, to create the name.