Question 1

What is your off-peak season?

Accepted Answer

July-August and January-February

Question 2

Can we bring our own alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Currently, yes you can. We do ask that you obtain a host liquor liability from our insurance vendor. This is to protect you the wedding party from your guests behavior and to avoid that risk coming back on you. Here is a link to our insurance vendor: https://indemn.ai/venues/chateau-amelia It is likely to cost around $170 for the liability policy that includes the host liquor liability.

Question 3

Do you have on-site parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have parking for our guest headcount and for vendors. Optional valet parking may be available at an extra fee.

Question 4

Do you have accessible facilities?

Accepted Answer

Our historic mini mansion has steps, our barn is accessible via ramp and has accessible bathrooms.

Question 5

What is your peak season?

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March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December

Question 6

What’s included in your starting rental fee?

Accepted Answer

Full weddings: Set up, clean up, tables, chairs, tablecloths, sashes, some draping, sound system, use of historic mini mansion, events barn and grounds. Elopements include tables, chairs only during a minimum 3 night stay in the Chateau's overnight accommodation.

Question 7

How many hours are included in our booking?

Accepted Answer

Elopements: Must book a minimum 3 night stay with Chateau Amelia. You may hold your elopement event on the grounds at any time within your booked stay. Does not include use of barn interior. May use forest backdrop ceremony site. Micro Weddings: 40 or fewer guests receive 8 hours of barn rental time. Includes barn interior, bridal suite, commercial kitchen for catering use, rear cocktail patio, forest backdrop ceremony site. Full Weddings up to 100 guests will receive 12 hours of access to the Historic mini mansion, events barn interior, surrounding grounds, cocktail patio, forest backdrop ceremony site.

Question 8

What’s your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

a) Cancellation of event more than 6 months in advance prior to scheduled date, customer shall forfeit to Chateau Amelia 25% of the total venue rental rate. b) Cancellation of event less than 6 months, but more than 3 months prior to scheduled date, customer shall forfeit to Chateau Amelia 50% of the venue rental rate. c) Cancellation of event less than 3 months prior to scheduled date, customer shall forfeit to Chateau Amelia the entire rental fee. d) Cancellation of any micro wedding or elopement package at any time shall forfeit to Chateau Amelia the entire rental fee.

Question 9

How do we get to your venue from the nearest airport?

Accepted Answer

Our venue is located in Cross Hill SC, which is the following approximate distances from the following airports: GSP: 53 mins (or 49.9 miles) CAE: 1hr 10 min (or 71.4 miles) CLT: 1hr 52 min (or 120.6 miles) AVL: 1hr 32 min (or 100 miles)

Question 10

Do we need to get insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we require a liability policy for not only our protection, but for the protection of the bride and groom. Simply use the following link for more info: https://indemn.ai/venues/chateau-amelia

Question 11

What makes Chateau Amelia unique?

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One of the unique features of Chateau Amelia is its beautiful outdoor garden, which is perfect for outdoor ceremonies or cocktail receptions. The vintage mini mansion is truly one of the best in class of beauty and preservation. The circa 1905 Victorian structure is a breathtaking gem, while the events barn is styled in modern glam with just a twist of rustic. Behind the barn sits a cocktail patio and forest backdrop ceremony site. It is this unique blend of old charm and modern beauty set on almost 4 acres of manicured grounds set within the magical forest.that makes for a winning combination.

Question 12

When are payments due and do you offer payment plans?

Accepted Answer

Elopements and micros: 50% at booking. Remaining 50% 7 days prior to event Full weddings: 25% at booking, 25% 9 months out, 25% 6 months out, final 25% 90 days out. You are welcome to send smaller partial payments of any amount prior to the specified due date(s) so in effect creating your own payment plan on your own schedule. Please include the last names of the couple and wedding date in the memo line if you are mailing a check. Tax is applied to each payment.

Question 13

What is the average budget for a couple getting married at Chateau Amelia?

Accepted Answer

In general, we believe the average budget of a couple getting married at Chateau Amelia is between $9,000-$15,000 for all wedding expenses (venue, food, dress, DJ, photography etc.), however that budget could also be outside of that range. Micro weddings are a great budget friendly option to celebrate your special day. Our micro weddings package is $1,495+ tax and includes up to 40 guests and 8 hours of events barn rental.

Question 14

What are your policies on catering?

Accepted Answer

You have free choice on who you decide to cater your wedding. Your caterers will love that they have the full use of our commercial kitchen for your event. We also have a list of caterers in the vicinity should you like some recommendations. We want your food options to be as elegant or affordable as your budget allows, and therefore we don't have a food or guest count minimum. Some caterers may have a reasonable minimum for specific dates. We recommend for efficiency that you book your caterer directly and schedule your tasting etc direct with them.

Question 15

Will there be another wedding on the same day?

Accepted Answer

At Chateau Amelia, we only host one wedding each day to ensure that each couple's event is special and receives our full attention.

Question 16

We plan to have our ceremony offsite, or only plan to our our ceremony at Chateau Amelia. Does your fee change?

Accepted Answer

Because we only host one event per day, our fee structure remains the same whether you hold your ceremony, reception, or both onsite.

Question 17

What happens if it rains on my wedding day?

Accepted Answer

In the case of rain, we have a beautiful plan B set-up indoors inside the barn for the ceremony. You also have the option of tenting either our patio or elsewhere on the grounds.

Question 18

Do you allow dogs to participate in the ceremony?

Accepted Answer

We are dog friendly, with some specific stipulations. Dogs are allowed (only with pre-approval by one of our owners) at the ceremony and pictures. Animals, other than service animals, are NOT allowed under roof near food. Dogs must be on a leash and someone must be responsible for them other than the bride and groom..

Question 19

What form of payment does Chateau Amelia accept?

Accepted Answer

Check, Venmo or ACH transfer at no additional fee. Mastercard, Visa, Amex and Discover are subject to a 3% transaction fee.

Question 20

What time will be have access to the venue to decorate?

Accepted Answer

You will have access to the venue at the time listed on your contract, not earlier. Please plan accordingly. Most events follow this time schedule: Elopements: Check into the Chateau at 4pm on your check in day Check out of the Chateau at 10am on your check out day Micro Weddings (barn only 8 hour rental up to 40 guests) Access starts at 2-3pm and ends at 10-11pm Full weddings: (access to Historic home and events barn and grounds up to 100 guests) Access starts at 11am and ends at 11pm (each day of your rental)

Question 21

Do you include a wedding day coordinator?

Accepted Answer

This is a great question! If you're trying to compare venues "apples to apples" we feel like this is a tricky question. Our answer is no. We think it's possible for the job duties of a "day-of-wedding coordinator" to mean something different to you than it does to us, and the last thing we want is the opportunity for miscommunication. However, we do have a team leader here before you arrive onsite who stays with you throughout the duration of your big day. This is a member of Chateau Amelia and is there to help you , however they can be an extra set of hands

Question 22

What time do you suggest we start the ceremony?

Accepted Answer

We suggest the following: Friday weddings: 5:00pm Saturday weddings: 4:00-5:00pm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday weddings: 3:00-4:00pm

Question 23

We are using a rental company. Can they have early access for drop off?

Accepted Answer

We are a working vacation rental and venue rental operation that has a precise schedule for all uses of the property. For that reason, all deliveries must happen during the standard rental period. Please advise your vendors of this policy. If you need more flexible delivery window, consider opting for the 2 day rental package.

Question 24

What nearby overnight accommodations exist?

Accepted Answer

In certain circumstances (usually only if you are booking an elopement or micro wedding), we may also offer our own overnight accommodation for up to 16 guests at Chateau Amelia. This is subject to availability and our approval only. In the circumstances when our property is not made available or if you have more than 16 guests, there are other options locally: The Inn on the Square in Uptown Greenwood SC offers great rates and may even offer a shuttle service upon request. (864) 330-1010 Hampton Inn in Greenwood is a great choice, too (864) 388-9595 Other options include, Airbnb and VRBO rentals around the Lake Greenwood area.

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Frequently asked questions

What is your off-peak season?

Can we bring our own alcohol?

Do you have on-site parking?

Do you have accessible facilities?

What is your peak season?

What’s included in your starting rental fee?

How many hours are included in our booking?

What’s your cancellation policy?

How do we get to your venue from the nearest airport?

Do we need to get insurance?

What makes Chateau Amelia unique?