FAQs

Weddings are very special days here at St. Johns Golf & Country Club! From ceremony start time to formal exit, a wedding event is about 5 hours for the Classic or Signature packages (4 hours for the Intimate package). Our events manager will develop a timeline with you, including your ceremony, photography, cocktail hour, dinner and reception, and formal exit. Additional time is an option that can be discussed with Beth during a tour.

Wedding ceremonies are typically around either 4:00 or 4:30 PM to make the most of the facility and all that it has to offer. If you are looking for an alternate time, we’d be happy to discuss the possibilities with you.

Packages also include the use of the bridal suite, ceremony lawn, grounds for photography, restaurant for cocktail hour (Signature package), and banquet room for reception. Our staff takes care of setup and clean up, and we provide all the linens, dishware, and glassware needed. We also include hors d’oeuvres, a delicious meal for you and your guests, non-alcoholic beverages, and an option for a bar.

Our wedding packages have been carefully constructed with you and your guests in mind! Our packages include the expertise of our own events manager who will assist you in planning the various aspects of your wedding. These include scheduling a planning meeting, menu tasting, rehearsal, and being there to guide your ceremony and events on your wedding day!

Once you’ve booked your wedding with Beth, you will be able to reach out to her with any questions you have prior to connecting with our Events Manager, Jessica. Months before the wedding, Jessica will reach out by email to introduce herself to you. She will schedule a planning meeting with you, followed by a tasting, and finally a ceremony rehearsal. In the meantime, she will be available for questions along the way.

Our bridal dressing room area is available as early as 8:00 AM on the day of your wedding! You are welcome to invite your hair and makeup team and bridesmaids to join you in the space all day. You have the option to preorder a light brunch or lunch or even order right from our restaurant menu and have it delivered to the suite.

We have a changing room available for your groom and groomsmen. After the gentleman are ready, we welcome them in our restaurant or outdoor patio spaces. The bar will be open and the TVs on so they can order a drink, socialize, and relax until showtime.

We love to see the creativity that clients bring to their custom events. Please note that confetti, confetti balloons, open flames or anything affixed to the walls or fixtures are not permitted. Our events manager can offer guidance on how to make your vision come to life! More details about décor guidelines are available in the Client Responsibilities section of your wedding contract.

We would be happy to assist with décor that you have pre-arranged. Our events manager can consult on the specifics of what we are able to assist with on the day of the ceremony so that you can focus on getting ready for your special day!

The club is proud to provide you with an inclusive package that offers delicious food and drink throughout your event. Outside alcohol is not permitted on property at any time. Outside food is not permitted, except for a wedding cake or specialty dessert from a licensed bakery.

Our events manager will schedule a tasting for you with Chef Alex! Our tastings are intended for two. A tasting will include two plates – one for each entrée that you are preselecting for your menu as well as one starch and seasonal vegetable, two salad options, and Chef’s fresh bread and homemade butter.

*Certain menu items may not be available for tasting or may be subject to change. Please check with our events manager for more details on current menu and tasting options.

Absolutely! As you’re gathering your guests preferred entrée choice, you can make a space for them to list any dietary restrictions. Our event coordinator will communicate those to our team and offer guidance on a seating chart to identify your guests with special requests.

We do! We are happy to offer suggestions on vendors if needed, but also allow you to bring your own preferred vendors to make your day perfect. Some examples of permitted vendors are DJ, Florist, Photographer, Officiant, Wedding Planner. We require that vendors be licensed, and our events manager is available for consultation if needed.

Cake: up to 6 hours prior to the ceremony time. Delivery for centerpieces, flowers, favors, decoration, displays, etc. is up to four (4) hours (no large rented items are permitted to stay overnight). DJ is up to 2 hours prior to the ceremony time. Any exceptions to the above will be approved and coordinated with our event planner. It is often allowable to bring your own décor when you come for rehearsal, but you will work out those details with our events manager.

Sparklers, wedding sparklers, cold sparks, bubbles and real flowers are permitted. No birdseed or faux flowers/petals are allowed. Please consult with our events manager on any other possibilities.

After your formal exit, we give you up to one hour to remove any personal items from the premises. Any exceptions to this, such as large, rented items or minimal décor that can be easily stored onsite until the following morning, will be approved and coordinated through our events manager.

After you’ve said YES! to St. Johns Golf and Country Club, we will provide an event contract to you that will be signed and returned with a 20% deposit to secure the requested date for your wedding. At 6 months prior to the wedding date, we require an additional 30% deposit toward your anticipated total.

Final payment is due 14 days prior to your event date. At this time our events manager will get your final guest count and send you a final invoice for payment.

The club does not require you to purchase insurance for the day. However, if you are interested in coverage in the event of unfortunate circumstances, we would be happy to offer recommendations on how to search for coverage.