Wedding Packages & Pricing
Ainsworth House & Gardens offers the following rates for our inclusive wedding packages and "site only" rentals.
All prices are ultimately dependent on the number of guests and catering menus, but the details below will give you a good guide for your planning. There is no minimum number of guests, and we can accommodate an original guest list of up to 135 or so, meaning the final total will be up to about 100.
We also host "Ceremony Only" Weddings and Elopement Packages.
And remember we never double book - so your event is the only one at the site, regardless of the number of guests.
All our packages include 7 hours of exclusive use of the entire site, as well as all your catering needs provided by one of our preferred caterers. We can help you find the perfect meal for your event, including offering different ethnic and cultural options.
All prices quoted are exclusive of gratuity, and are current for 2007. Events for 2008 and beyond will be charged at 2007 prices if 50% of the balance has been paid by 1/31/08. (Gratuity is 17%, charged on the catering costs ONLY.)
Alcohol may be served at the site, and arrangements must be made through one of our suppliers.
Our Rose and Orchid Packages can include Ice Carvings on the buffet, chair covers, musicians for the ceremony or "cocktail" time, hors d'oeuvre passed among your guests before dinner and a gourmet buffet for the meal. It's elegance on top of beauty!
For bridal couples, we can even provide a horse and carriage for your use.
Tables are laid with double-layered cloths in your colors, with floral arrangements and candles to grace the space. All tables, chairs (indoors and out) are provided, along with linens, and everything you'll need for the meal.
Inclusive Price for 50 people: $6,950 - $8,150, 100 people: $9,750 - 11,400 (Catering costs included of approx $35 - $40 a head)
Our delightful Iris and Peony Packages are perfect for planners who want a magnificent setting for their event on a smaller budget.
Along with the exclusive, full use of the entire site, and all the rentals needed, these packages still provide elegant buffets of either "heavy" hors d'oeuvres or regular "entree"style meals at reasonable prices, or a mix of the two.
And other items can be "added in" as the budget permits, such as damask chair covers, larger floral arrangements, and even the horse and carriage if that's your "one special item!"
Inclusive price for 50 people: $4,950 - $5,950, 100 people: $6,950 - $7,950 (catering costs included of $25 - $30 a head)
"Site Only" rentals and our Elopement Package The entire Ainsworth House & Gardens site can be rented for functions without our preferred caterers for $750 per hour at weekends (from Friday 5PM through Sunday) and on official Holidays. Individual rooms may be available for booking on weekends.
On weekends and Hoilidays there is a 2 hour minimum for weddings (ceremony only) or photo sessions, and a 4 hour minimum for all other bookings.
Our Elopement Package offers the use of the site for the couple and up to a maximum of 6 guests for an hour and a half, plus a small wedding cake and bottle of sparkling cider for $850. Rev. Kevin Yell, owner of the House, is available at no extra charge to officiate the wedding, subject to availability, provided the couple undertake pre-wedding counselling session with him, also at no charge.
