Question 1

What is your peak season?

Accepted Answer

May, June, July, August, September, October, and November

Question 2

What is your off-peak season?

Accepted Answer

January, February, March, April

Question 3

Can we bring our own alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes and we do not charge a corkage fee, but you are required to have a licensed and insured bartending company from our required vendors list serve your alcohol.

Question 4

Do you have on-site parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have a parking garage located underneath the building. We charge a flat $20 per car. The client may host parking or have guests self pay. If you wish to host parking for your guests, vouchers will be printed by Ace Parking the week of your event and your coordinator will disperse them at the event. Once the event is over, your coordinator will count how many passes were actually used and that amount will be deducted from your security deposit. If a car is parked overnight please know the voucher from the event the night prior is only valid until 6am the next morning. After 6am, guests will be charged per hour.

Question 5

Do you have accessible facilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible.

Question 6

What is the maximum occupancy of guests?

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Warmer months: Seated dinner: up to 130 guests Reception style: up to 180 guests Cooler Months: Seated Dinner: 100 Reception Style: 160

Question 7

What are the allotted rental house for the venue?

Accepted Answer

The room rental includes up to 5 hours of event time plus set up (4 hours for a sit down event, 3 hours for all other) and breakdown (1 hour) for a total of 9-10 hour package. More event time can be purchased beyond the 5 hours at $600 per hour. All events must end by 12am. Additional set up or breakdown hours can be purchased for $250 per hour. Break Down: The vendors must arrive at the end of the event and 1 hour is given for break down.

Question 8

Will the AC be on during this time?

Accepted Answer

The rooms thermostat is always set at 72 degrees. If the nano doors are open, the air conditioner or heater will adjust accordingly.

Question 9

Is there a place in DiamondView Tower where the wedding couple can get ready?

Accepted Answer

There is not a location in the building to get ready. Most clients will book a hotel room nearby to get ready at then come over right as the event is starting. If you need a room block for your guests please let us know. We have a hotel RFP form that you can fill out and our local rep will contact the hotels within blocks of our venue for a group rate. This is a free service to you.

Question 10

Can you pay the room rental with a credit card?

Accepted Answer

The owners only accept checks, cashier’s checks, wire or ACH transfers for payments. If paying by check it must be made payable to: DWF V DIAMONDVIEW TOWER, LLC

Question 11

Are vendors required to have insurance?

Accepted Answer

All vendors must provide liability insurance to the venue 60 days prior to event start date. Please provide each vendor contract to Creative Affairs staff once they have been booked. Creative Affairs will contact each vendor to obtain their insurance for the building.

Question 12

Are there any rules regarding candles?

Accepted Answer

Candles are allowed just so they meet CA fire regulations. You MUST be able to set a piece of tissue over the top of the candle holder for 5 seconds without it catching fire. When the candle is lit the flame must be 1” below the glass rim of the candle holder.

Question 13

Are there any insurance requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as part of the room rental we order a $1 million dollar day of insurance policy in whomever’s name is on the contract. The policy protects you the client, your guests and the property, from any damage that could occur during or after your event. *Pricing is subject to change for events that are booked during the holidays.

Question 14

Is smoking allowed on the patio?

Accepted Answer

Smoking is not allowed on the patio on the 15th floor. If your guests wish to smoke, they must go downstairs in front of the building, more than 20 feet from the building entrance. We do not allow smoking in any form which includes vape pens, cigars, pipes or cigarettes.

Question 15

Can we have live music and how late can we play music?

Accepted Answer

12:00am is the latest the event can go. Yes, you can have live music or a DJ.

Question 16

Can we visit before our event?

Accepted Answer

Of course, you can come down to see a set up. You just have to make an appointment with us.

Question 17

Do we have to pay labor fees, taxes or service charges on the venue?

Accepted Answer

No! There is one flat room rental fee.

Question 18

What is the required deposit and when is it due? Is it refundable?

Accepted Answer

The deposit is due once the contract is signed and turned in. The amount will be broken down and then given to you, once the hours of your event are decided upon. The deposit is NON-refundable once turned in. The $1,000 security deposit is refundable, pending no damage is done to the venue.

Question 19

Can we bring in our own beverages?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can bring in ALL of your own beverages. The only requirement is that you hire a bartender through one of the caterers or bar catering companies on the preferred list, due to licensing requirements.There are NO corkage fees. *PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ALLOW SHOTS OR KEGS.

Question 20

Can we recommend vendors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our company Creative Affairs has been working in the industry for 19 years and has built relationships with multiple vendor type. Once signing the contract, we will refer vendors within your budget.

Question 21

Can we bring in our own vendors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use any other type of vendor that is not on the buildings list except for the catering, bar catering and rental companies. They must be a professional company that has a business license and business insurance. Regarding a florist please know that you must hire a professional florist to set up and break down all floral items that are brought into the space. All florists must show up at the end of the event to break down and remove all floral and décor rentals from the property. If this is not done, and the on-site coordinator or cleaning company removes any floral or décor, $500 will be deducted from your damage deposit.

Question 22

Do we have to use the Skybox’s preferred catering list?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are 15 highly recommended caterers on our preferred list. They all have a $1 million insurance policy on file with DiamondView Tower and have been trained to work in the building.

Question 23

Is user responsible for set-up and clean up?

Accepted Answer

The Skybox staff comes in for set-up prior to the event, to make sure the room is in perfect condition. Included in the room rental fee is a cleaning crew.

Question 24

Can we have a fog machine, cold sparklers. etc?

Accepted Answer

No fog machines, cold sparklers or laser shows are allowed in the space. They will set off the fire alarm and if the fire department comes they will charge a fine which the client and vendor will be responsible for.

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