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The Sayen House & Gardens
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $650 for off-peak dates, and $750 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 80 seated guests
About this venue
Located in a picturesque garden setting, The Sayen House & Gardens offers an enchanting backdrop for weddings. The beautifully landscaped grounds and charming historic house create a romantic atmosphere, perfect for an unforgettable celebration.
Our event spaces
- The Sayen House
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Available services that can be provided by The Sayen House & Gardens
Services & amenities
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event rentals
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Tables (6/per table, 48 inches in diameter), padded resin chairs, basic white linens, choice of color napkins, all dinnerware, glassware, silverware and two high chairs if needed. We also have a ice machine for your beverages!
Once you have decided on the Sayen House for your event, payment in full is required in order to reserve your date. When payment is received, a contract will be mailed out to you. Please read, sign, make a copy for your records and return the original to the Sayen House Program Coordinator.
No. Payment is only accepted in the form of a personal check or money order.
If your event is canceled, you will be refunded the total amount if notified in writing 90 days prior to your event. If you cancel less than 90 days, then you will forfeit the entire reservation payment. Deposit/Rental fee is non-transferable.
Yes. They are in a contractual agreement with Hamilton Township. However, you may bring in your own cake/desserts. They must be dropped off the day of your event.
No. Only cocktail hour utilizing plastic cups directly behind the Sayen House is allowed.
The maximum amount of guests is 98. However, 80-85 fit more comfortably.
Appointments to view the Sayen House are by appointment only on Wednesday afternoons with the Program Coordinator You are allowed up to two visits prior to your event.
Yes! Directly behind the house is the beautiful Temple Gardens. That area is exclusive to you when you rent the Sayen House. There is an electrical outlet if needed. Chairs for the ceremony are not included.
If you are renting the house, your ceremony would take place inside the Sayen House in the location you desire.
. If you are having your wedding ceremony/reception at the Sayen House & Gardens, you have a total of five (5) hours. One hour for your ceremony and photos and a four (4) hour reception. For all other events, the rental period will be for four (4) hours.
Yes. However, this must be arranged by the Sayen House Program Coordinator to ensure another ceremony is not taking place during this time.
Your start time is entirely up to you; however, all events must be over by 11:00 p.m.
Yes! There is small dance floor with room for a DJ or small band. The dance floor is approximately 15 x 18 feet long.
Yes! The sound system can be hooked up to your CD’s, IPads and IPods.
Yes. The Sayen House is handicapped accessible with a 2-person elevator in the back of the house. The bathroom however, is not.
No. You may have someone drop them off in front of the house using the access road. After your event, they may be picked up in the same manner.
Your guests may park in the Sayen Gardens parking lot or along Hughes Drive.
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No, not at this time.
Set-up and clean-up is the responsibility of the caterer you have chosen.
Your caterer will be on-site approximately 2 hours prior to your start time. It is during this time that you, and anyone making deliveries, will have access to the house.
You may decorate the 3 fireplace mantels, credenzas, & bathroom. Please do not tape, hammer or nail anything on the walls/ceilings. There are ample hooks throughout the house for your decorations.
Yes. You may light the candles (not included) in the two fireplaces for a total of 19 pillar candles; size of candles would be your preference. Tea lights may also be displayed along the ledges or tables and enclosed in proper glass/globes or cylinders candle holders.
Yes. Rehearsal is done on certain days. (Please contact Program Coordinator to arrange date).
Yes.
Yes. However, after your event, please make sure any decorations are cleaned up.
No. Only battery operated candles may be used outside.
Your guests may smoke on the front/back porch of the Sayen House where a cigarette butt receptacle is provided.
No. For the safety of others and the botanical gardens, please refrain using the above. Bubbles are an acceptable option.
Yes. Please contact Sayen House Program Coordinator for vendor information.
No. You must provided your own Officiant or you may contact the Sayen House Program Coordinator for the current list of potential officiants.
Yes! You may chose the vendors that meet your needs.
Yes. The Sayen Gardens is open to the public 7 days a week during daylight hours.
For each event at the Sayen House, Security Guards are scheduled.
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