Q. How much do you charge for rental?
It depends on the package you choose. Please see "Package Pricing" on the site.
Q. How much is catering?
Catering is included in the package price. You have various menus to choose from. We have a full menu for selection if you do not see what you are looking for in the package pricing.
Please call for a quote on a custom menu.
Q. What is the deposit required to book your facility and does this deposit go toward the event?
A. The deposit to book is $1000. This does go toward your overall price of the event.
Q. Can you host a ceremony and reception at your facility and is there a charge for the ceremony?
A. The ceremony charge is $300. We can provide a
ceremony style setup if your guest count is 100 or less. This setup includes
an arch, two candelabras (you must provide 18 taper drip-less candles) a
unity candle holder (you must provide the unity candle set), and a red
carpet runner. The ceremony setup is on one side of the room and the tables
are set on the other.
If you have a guest count of up to 150, you may have your ceremony on site, but the guests would be seated reception style
at their guest tables during the ceremony. You could still use the arch, candelabras, etc...
Q. What services do you provide?
A. We provide a 'one stop shop' by providing
everything you need for your event. The only outside vendors you will need
are photographer, DJ, and cake (if a wedding). We have a list of preferred
vendors available to assist you with these additional needs. If you book
with us, you can sit back and relax. We will take care of everything,
including your itinerary creation, floor plan and coordination on site at
the event from beginning to end.
Q. Who provides cleanup?
A. Receptions staff will provide all cleanups. You are only responsible to take out what you brought in. Also vendors need time to load out.
Q. Do you allow outside catering?
A. We do allow outside catering with strict regulations. Please see the package
pricing and view the "Premier" listed prices and requirements.
Q. Is all your food made on site?
A. Yes, Glory House Catering owns the building
and the kitchen is on site. All our cuisine and horsd'oeuvres made from
scratch with fresh quality ingredients.
Q. Do you have a dance floor?
A. Our floors are made of Tuscan ceramic tile. We do not have a stage or built in dance floor, but coordinate an area for dancing in your floor plan. If your guest count is our maximum (200) you will begin with a smaller dance area that is enlarged later in the evening by removing a few tables from the reception area.
Q. Do you provide chair covers in the cost of the rental?
A. Chair covers are an additional expense. We use Seat By Design to provide black, white, chocolate brown or ivory covers with your choice of Organza sash color. Custom linen is also available. The chair covers are $3.50 per chair. This includes the cover, sash, installation and removal. Custom linens range from $15-$30 per table depending on your choice. Please visit
www.seatbydesign.com for options.
Q. What does your facility look like?
A. It is completely refurbished and provides an
elegant neutral setting. With a neutral color palate, you can bring in any
color scheme in the form of flowers, flower petals, linen, etc and create
your own custom look. It is best to come see the venue in person. The
pictures on the website cannot capture the full effect.
Q. Is your facility strictly for weddings?
A. No, our facility is has a neutral design. We
do not look like a wedding reception facility if you have a private or
corporate function.
Q. Where do guests park?
A. In the evening, most all street parking is
available. There is street parking from the Bell Tower at Rock Island to
Heritage Park at Second Street all within 1/2 to 1 block from Receptions. We
also have the Big State parking lot just across the street. We regularly
park up to 200 guests with no problem at all. If you event is during
business hours, there is less parking in front, but we can rent a parking
lot behind our facility for $50.
Q. Looking at your building outside, it looks too small to hold an event.
How many guests can you accommodate?
A. As are all the properties built on this
street in the early 1900's, our building is much more deep than wide. Once
you walk in the front door, you see how large the reception area is. We
regularly host event for up to 200 guests comfortably.
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