Wedding FAQs

As much as we love surprises, tours are by appointment only. You can book an appointment here! Have more questions? Email our Event Team.

Relax, revel in romance, and leave the logistics to us. With a legacy of excellence in hospitality, Carlos Creek offers a curated collection of services designed to make your planning process seamless. We work with you directly to design the perfect flow from ceremony to the dance floor, ensuring every detail from floral arrangements to guest arrival. You’ll have a dedicated Venue Manager the day of your wedding: guiding vendors, directing your wedding party, or getting you a glass of bubbly. We handle the details – floor plans, fresh floral centerpieces and arbor, shuttles, setting out and packing up your decor, even the vendors.

When were you thinking? Email our event team to discover our availability.

We are known for making fun memories, so grab up to 350 of your faves and come celebrate with us! If 350 is a crowd, we love intimate weddings of 100 or less family and friends too.

See our 2025 Wedding Venue Guide here.

1. Come in for a tour! (not necessary, but recommended).
2. Sign the contract.
3. Pay $2000 non-refundable down payment.

No, we want to make your day truly special. Your event will be the only one happening in The Grand Hall on your wedding day, ensuring that all attention is on you and your guests.

Pets are always welcome at The Grand Hall for the ceremony only. Afterward, we recommend finding lodging for them. Pets must be supervised at all times and kept on a leash or in a kennel. They are not allowed to roam freely in the indoor space or enter the reception hall. The venue is not responsible for pets’ care, well-being, or supervision, and owners are expected to clean up any accidents immediately.

Yes, a security officer is included with your Grand Hall rental. All necessary staff for your day, including security, are provided to ensure everything runs smoothly.

The Grand Hall takes care of setting up your décor, tables, chairs, and fresh floral centerpieces, so no early morning setup is needed. You’ll have access to the dressing rooms starting at 12 p.m. for any preparations.

The beverage minimum for 2025 year-round is $2,000, which can be met through a cash bar. Additional options include hosted beverage packages, wine pours with your meal, and a champagne toast. You can select from 6 wines, 10 beer taps featuring 22 Northmen beers, and even a premium cocktail cart for craft cocktails.

For more details, please contact the Event Team.

The beverage minimum is the required amount you must spend during your event, excluding taxes and service charges. This minimum is calculated before a 7.375% tax and an additional 2.5% tax on alcohol, plus a 20% service charge. All beverages ordered contribute to reaching this minimum, and if it’s not met, you will be billed for the difference.

Carlos Creek is an all-weather venue and will create a rain plan for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies. The plan will be discussed during your pre-planning meeting with the Event Manager to ensure a smooth transition, no matter what the weather brings. 

A one-hour rehearsal is included on the day of the wedding. You can also add a rehearsal the day prior for a $250 fee. If you book a Friday wedding, you’ll receive a complimentary Thursday evening rehearsal from 5 PM to 6 PM, plus a waived Brewery Loft Rental fee and priority booking. 

Friday weddings include a rehearsal dinner in the Brewery Loft, catered by Stoke Wood Fire Pizza Kitchen, on the Thursday before the wedding. While the rental of the space is complimentary, the Brewery Loft rental minimums still apply.

While there is no on-site lodging, shuttle service is included with your rental. The service offers 4 hours of coverage—1 hour before the ceremony (with one lodging option) and 3 hours after the event (with up to three lodging options). 

Yes! Nearby lodging options include Arrowwood Resort and Lake Darling Resort, both located about 1 mile from the venue. Additional hotels, VRBOs, and resorts are available. For more options, visit Explore Alexandria.

The Grand Hall offers ample parking with overflow options available. Guests can leave their cars overnight and take the provided shuttles to their lodging, returning to pick up their vehicles the following morning. 

A non-refundable $2,000 deposit is required with a signed contract to secure your date. Additional payments are due as follows:

• 6 months before: $4,000
• 90 days before: Half of the expected balance + $1,000 damage deposit
• 14 days before: Final balance remaining

Yes, accidents happen! A refundable $1,000 damage deposit is required upon signing the Rental Agreement. The deposit will be refunded within 30 days after the event, following an inspection of the property. If any damages are found, the necessary amount will be deducted from the deposit.

The Grand Hall measures 120 feet by 80 feet, offering 9,600 square feet of space. For a detailed floor plan, please refer to the provided link.

The Grand Hall requires all personal and decorative items to be removed by midnight, and it is not responsible for any items left overnight. The staff will handle the clearing of tables, trash removal, and clean-up, including packing up client-provided decorations and resetting the space to ensure it’s sparkling clean.

The Grand Hall is licensed for beverages provided exclusively by Carlos Creek Winery and 22 Northmen Brewing Co. You can meet the bar minimum with a hosted bar, cash bar, or a mix. Additionally, a cocktail cart offering premium liquor drinks is available for an extra option. The minimum excludes sales tax.

Yes, the event host must provide liability insurance at least 14 days before the event. This policy typically costs between $125 and $225 and includes host liquor liability insurance to protect against alcohol-related incidents such as bodily injury or property damage caused by intoxicated guests.

The Grand Hall does not provide a dedicated wedding coordinator, but we do provide a team of coordinating professionals. Our event team will assist with pre-planning, including venue details, timeline, and vendor communication. On your wedding day, a Venue Manager will be your main contact, ensuring your day runs smoothly by following the timeline created in collaboration with our team.

The Grand Hall accepts payment via cash, check, money order, or all major credit cards. Credit card payments incur a 3.5% processing fee. The final payment, due 14 days prior to the event, must be made by credit card, ACH, or cash. Personal or cashier’s checks are not accepted within 30 days of the wedding date. After 30 days, only credit card, cash, or ACH transfer are accepted.

Our packages are designed for full-day coverage, ensuring you have our undivided attention. You are welcome to arrive before your ceremony to use the dressing rooms and photo locations, but the overall fee remains the same regardless of the ceremony location.

The Grand Hall provides floor-length guest table linens in white, ivory, or black. However, other place-setting items, including linen napkins, china, silverware, table water service, and cake cutting service, need to be provided by your caterer or rented through a decor vendor. 

Yes! The Grand Hall offers oak harvest tables for the head table, which can seat up to 24 people. For other seating, we provide elegant 60″ round tables with black chairs, seating 8 guests per table.

We can recommend fantastic local food vendors to cater your event. Let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll guide you through some great options.