Wedding and Party Planning Guidelines

The following information will be helpful in answering many questions that arise when planning a group function.  Many of these guidelines are dictated by law or custom of the Inn.  If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Only Saturday weddings require a catering minimum. 

A deposit equal to the garden house rental fee is necessary to secure the date you desire.  In the event of cancellation the deposit will be refunded only if we are able to re-book the date with a similar function. 

Deposits will be due according to guidelines in the contract.  Deposits and payments may be made by check, cash, or credit card.  All functions must be fully pre-paid seven days prior to the function. 

Food and beverage service is exclusively provided by Historic Kent Manor Inn.  Due to liquor license laws all alcoholic beverages served must be purchased through the Inn. 

The garden house rental fee includes use of the garden house, ceremony site, ceremony chairs, white table linens, glassware, silverware, banquet tables, chivari chairs and china.

The grounds may be utilized for photography settings before and/or after the ceremony on the day of the event.  The Inn's parlor is available for photography upon request.

On Saturdays, the parlor will not be available for use by the wedding party past 5:45 PM. 

If you need sleeping rooms in the Inn we will be happy to assist you.  Initially,a bridal suite and three rooms will be made available for each wedding party based upon availability.  Please contact the Inn manager for reservation and deposit information for room blocks.  Check in time for all guests including the bride and groom is after 3:00 PM and check out is by 11:00 AM.

Alternate menu selections are available upon request.  Our executive chef, William Lackey, will provide a sit-down tasting so that your selections can be made. 

Food prices are subject to change due to fluctuating food costs.  Food pricing can be finalized at your tasting. 

The State of Maryland requires a 6% sales tax on all food, beverage and service charges.

 

It is our policy to require proof of age from guests requesting alcoholic beverages who appear to be 30 years old or younger. No alcoholic beverages will be served to those who do not provide proper age identification.

Due to county ordinances, outdoor music will not be allowed past 10 PM. Indoor music will not be allowed past midnight. 

Historic Kent Manor Inn will provide a banquet captain the day of your event.  The captain is responsible for ensuring that all food and beverage is provided according to your contract.  Be advised, the captain does not substitute as a wedding coordinator.

Guests are responsible for clean up of items that are placed on our facilities. (i.e. bows, ribbons, balloons, rose petals, flowers).  A minimum charge of $500 will be assessed for items not removed at the conclusion of the event.