Wedding FAQ'S
FAQ'S
What am I going to have to pay for that’s not included in the pricing?
The only requirements outside of our packages are that couples purchase wedding insurance and hire a bartender/pour service. We also charge a 10% fee that covers taxes and fees. We add a $500 refundable damage deposit to every booking.
What is your music and sound policy?
All bands, DJs, music, etc must end at 10:00 pm sharp. Because you have rented our entire property, you may continue to visit with your guests at a reasonable volume after this time. Please keep late-night parties confined to the Lodge building. We have the right to end any afterparty without warning if we believe the sound level is high enough to disturb our neighbors. Generally a consumer bluetooth speaker is okay after 10:00 pm.
How do my guests pay for their rooms?
To help make collecting payments easier, we can create a custom link for your wedding or event where your guests can pay for their own lodging. This is an optional service. If you decide to have a link created, you determine what each guest pays (every guest must pay the same rate). You are responsible for sending the link to your guests, assigning rooms, reminding them of payment deadlines, and for sending out check in information. All guest payments must be submitted before the balance payment deadline (two months prior to check in). You are responsible for anything not paid for by your guests.
Will there be other weddings on the property? Is our rental private?
When you book an event at Blue Coyote, you are on the only group of guests on the property for the duration of your rental period. We have staff that lives on-site and additional staff that will be present to oversee your event. We generally give our guests as much space and privacy as possible.
When do we have access to the property? Can I arrive before my guests?
Check in is at 4:00 pm, and check out is at 11:00 am. Due to the time it takes to turn over our property, we do not allow early check in or late check out. We do offer discounts to add a night to a Lodge or Whole Property rental if you'd like to arrive earlier or leave later in the day. It is extremely important that you do not arrive early or check out late without approval due to the many tasks that are required for us to prepare and breakdown a full property rental. Early arrivals will be turned away and a hefty fee will be charged for a late check out.
Is there an extra cost for rehearsal dinners, farewell brunches, etc?
A Rehearsal Dinner or one other alternative event is included in your event fee. This event will have the same location and set up as your reception. An extra fee applies if you plan to have more than these two events. We consider any meal or gathering an event if guests will be attending who are not also overnight guests at the property. Please reach out with any questions.
Do I have to hire a planner?
We highly recommend you hire at least a day-of event planner. Blue Coyote is an as-is venue and we do not include planning services or set up services of any kind. You and your vendors are responsible for the set up and breakdown of your event within the rental period. You are responsible for ensuring all trash from your rental period is placed in our dumpster. You are also responsible to ensure any furnishing are returned to their original placement.
Do you have an ADA unit?
No, we do not have a rental unit that qualifies as ADA. Cabin number 5 has some accommodations for wheelchairs; please see our Cabin section on the website for details. All cabins have a ground floor bedroom. Golf Cart rental is available for individuals with mobility issues.
Are there other rules I should be aware of before booking?
We have a “leave no trace” policy at Blue Coyote. We put a great deal of love and time into maintaining our property. All event spaces must be returned to their pre-event condition. That means no confetti, glitter or other items which are extremely time-consuming to remove. No open flames of any kind outside of the provided propane fire pit are permitted. Our pricing includes a typical hospitality clean: surfaces wiped, floors cleaned, linens washed, etc. Any additional cleaning that is required after you leave will be billed to the card on file at $75 per hour.