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 At
the upper end of the lake meadow we have built a covered
pavilion.
The basic pavilion is 25' x 60' but can be extended on one
end to provide up to 2,000 square feet of covered space,
enough to accommodate 200 attendees. In addition, the walls
of the pavilion can be enclosed to create an indoor venue if
desired and space heaters are available if cool weather is
anticipated. There is also an 8 foot x 16 foot movable stage
that can be used for wedding rituals or as a band or DJ
stand. A video projector and screen are also available.
There is ample parking in close proximity to the pavilion.
The views from the pavilion take in the lake, the fountain
and the wedding island. After the reception the guests can
enjoy themselves with boating on the lake, horseshoes,
badminton, volleyball, disc golf and other field games.
There is also a campfire ring for later at night. We ask
that the event winds down by 11:30 pm.
Arrangements can be also made for additional games and
attractions that are listed on our reunions page.
Pricing for the reception varies according to the number of
attendees. Arrangements can be made for rehearsal dinners as
well.
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| Reception Package Rates |
The
basic reception package includes the use of the
pavilion, 60" round tables (seating 8) and chairs,
Four 8’ x 30” banquet/serving tables, adjustable
overhead lighting including chandeliers, a PA
system, a barbeque grill and a barbeque pit,
electric and water supply, garbage cans, and use of
the game meadow, boats, campfire ring and three
additional pop-up tents that can be used for special
purposes such as catering. There are three cottages
nearby the pavilion that have toilet facilities,
also local health code requires that we supply
additional restroom facilities. Our regular fee
includes the installation of men's and women's
portable johns under a tent with a waiting area and
a hand wash stand with running water and a mirror,
or for an additional fee, we can supply a full
restroom facilities with 2 flush toilets, a vanity
and powder room for the ladies and a toilet and
vanity for the men.
Chair Covers: White Satin chair covers are available
for $2.50 each including installation, White or gold
sashes are $1.00 each. Other color covers and sashes
are available but at a slightly higher price.
“Floating Cloud” wedding cake table: This is a
special table in which the cake floats on a sheet of
glass beneath which is an illuminated cloud of white
chiffon. There is a picture of this table in the
last row of photographs. There is no charge for
this.
Rehearsal dinner option: If the resort is already
rented for having a reception, a wedding party may
also want to have a rehearsal dinner in the
pavilion. If the rehearsal dinner party is 60
participants or less, the fee for having it in the
pavilion is $200. This fee covers tables, chairs,
use of the food prep area, the gas grill and toilet
facilities. The participants will be expected to set
up their own tables and chairs.
Digital Projector: A 3,000 watt digital projector is
available for showing digital slide shows and videos
or movies. This can be rented on a per night basis
of $75.00.
Food prep area: There is a 300 sq. ft. covered food
prep area behind the end wall of the pavilion. It
includes a stainless steel commercial double sink,
prep tables, a Jenn Air gas grill with 500 sq” of
grill and one cooking burner and a small fridge. Use
of the grill is a $25 fee.
Patio heaters: Propane space heaters are available
for early May and late October events, they rent for
$75 each.
The following prices vary according to the size of
the party and are subject to an 12% local tax.
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Reception
Price (plus tax): |
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50 |
$1,500.00 |
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| 75 |
$1,700.00 |
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| 100 |
$2,000.00 |
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| 125 |
$2,200.00 |
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| 150 |
$2,500.00 |
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| 175 |
$2,700.00 |
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| 200 |
$3,000.00 |
Event Deposit. A $500 deposit is
required to reserve an event date. The deposit is
refundable within 30 days of the date of receipt.
Here is
some additional information on services that you may require if you plan to have an event at Rainbow Lake
Resort:
Most of our caterers can supply a buffet style meal
or a-la-carte
service with wait staff. The wait staff fee is
around $75 per
waiter including gratuities, usually one waiter is
required per
every 25 attendees. Buffet meals such as a pasta
buffet or a
barbeque buffet start around $11.00 per person up to
$14 per if
ribs are included. This includes disposable utensils
and plates and
basic beverages. Other entrees such as blackened
chicken ($15 per),
Beef Stroganoff ($16 per) fresh brook trout ($19
per) vary, but
this will give you an idea what basic costs are.
Wedding cake
usually starts out at $4.00 per person. Appetizers
cost from $4 to
$8 per person depending.
An additional 4 dollars per person will cover for
china, glass and
silverware if desired. See STJ (below) for linen,
silverware and serving
dishes prices. Note china, linens and silverware do
not have to be
returned cleaned. We have had experience with most
of the following
caterers and they are familiar with our facilities
here.
Here is a list of local caterers and their
specialties:
- Cuisine Team, Hendersonville (full service)
828-696-3375
- Jonathan's Catering, Brevard
(full service) 828-606-6271
- Daggies Catering,
Brevard (full service) 828-884-3706
- Falls
Landing Catering, Brevard (full service)
828-884-2835
- Brown Trout Mountain Grill,
Brevard (full service) 828-877-3474
- AliBabas
Catering, Asheville (middle eastern)
828-253-2366
- India Garden Caterers, Asheville
(Indian cuisine) 828-298-5001
www.IndiaGardenOnline.com
- Hawg Wild Bar-B-Que, Brevard (light meals)
828-877-4404
- Ms. Smokey's BBQ, Kay Frady,
(BBQ, salads, gen'l catering) 828-877-4135
- Pomodoros Café, Arden (Greek, Italian)
828-687-3844
www.pomodoroscafe.com
- Sagebrush Catering,
Brevard 800-569-5484, www.SagebrushSteakhouse.com
- Atlanta Bread Company, Hendersonville
(lunch, picnic boxes) 828-962-7553
- Blue Ridge
Bakery, Brevard (wedding cake) 828-883-8444
- Icing on the Cake, Arden 828-684-7528, web: www.icingonthecake.bz
Wedding Photographers
MCB special Rainbow Lake 2010 Wedding Photography
Offer!
Full Coverage of event from beginning to end basic
package price: $500 This includes: CD of all images
plus your own website on Pictage to view & order
prints albums & more !
MCB also offers for Rainbow Lake enhanced package
that includes All day coverage, CDs of all images
your own viewing and purchasing website on Pictage
plus 150 premium proofs, a bridal portrait and a 75
image Proof Book, price: $750
MCB can supply custom wedding packages including
albums large canvas prints, coffee table books,
bridal portraits, engagement portraits and more!
Mark Charles Block Photography, www.mcbphotownc.com
Markblock2002@gmail.com, Phone:828-696-9946
Many of the photos you see on our webpage have been
taken be Mr. Block. He has photographed at least six
weddings here and is fully acquainted with all the
photographic potentials that the Rainbow Lake
grounds have to have to offer.
STJ's party and event rental 828-696-0674 specialize
in all aspects and
needs for reunions, receptions and weddings. They
also offer amusements
and games.
Classic Event Rentals of Asheville, www.classiceventcentral.com, 828-255-2230
Asheville Rental at www.ashevillerentalcompany.com, 828-252-5443
Asheville Rentall at www.rentallinc.com, 828-274-2332
We have some excellent entertainment live music
choices as well
as a very experienced DJ who can keep a reception
moving along
and raise or lower the tempo and feeling of the
event with his
vast library of music and his many years of
experience working
with celebrations. He can also initiate and oversee
different
rituals as well: Tom Ciaramitaro, Mountain Top Music
828-890-3335,
Web address: www.mountaintopentertainment.com
His rate: $450 for the first 4 hours, $75 for each
extra hour
Celestial Mountain Music of Brevard offers many
types of bands and
individual musicians 884-3575
Our nearest supermarket, Sav Mor, sells beer and
wine at very
reasonable prices. They stock kegs of Budweiser ($93
for full keg),
Michelob ($93), Pabst, Sam Adams ($130), Sweetwater,
Sierra Nevada
($110), Highland Gaelic ($120) and Oatmeal Porter,
Coors, Yuengling
($93) and Magic Hat. They sell wine at discounted
prices and can
pre-chill white wines by the case if requested. Tap
deposit, $50,
Keg deposit, $10, For other brand prices, and
special requests:
call Martha 828-885-6015
We can help you arrange for limos or antique cars,
even doves.
We have a staff photographer and can send you a list
of others as well and
we can arrange for a minister as well.
Some local wedding planners are:
Local Minister:
Camping Facilities: We just do not have the facilities to support campers properly on our property. Luckily there is a nearby campground with complete facilities..showers, laundry, full bath house, fire rings etc. called Our 100 Acre Woods. Their website is http://our100acrewoods.com, and their phone number is 828-398-0968. Further down the road is Ash Grove Resort, www.ash-grove.com , 828-885-7216 they have campsites too.
Massage Service: John Gale, Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist with 17 Years experience - NC #496 SC# 1285 Member: AMTA, is just down the road from us and can come to your cottage before your ceremony and give you an hour long relaxing massage before the ceremony - or the day after. He is at: http://johngalemassage.com, phone 828-577-1451.
For miscellaneous errands that need attending to
there is “My Friend
Martha”, a personal assistant at 828-329-8103
web: www.Myfriendmartha.com
We can handle the catering arrangements for you at
an additional cost
if you would like us to. We hope this gives you an
idea as to what
your ultimate costs are going to be. For large
gatherings we may need
a few volunteers to help with parking.
To keep your guests entertained we can line you up
with local fishing,
hiking, biking, tubing, canoeing and waterfall tour
guides.
We have many other resources available as well, just
let us know what you
need. Any questions? don't hesitate to call us.
828-862-5354
We
highly suggest that a wedding organizer is hired to
coordinate your event, do not leave it to a
well-meaning friend or relative, it is best to leave
the organizing to an objective well experienced
professional. We can suggest one for you, if you
would like.
Deposits and subsequent payments are refundable withing 30 days of receipt of deposit or payment due date if a cancellation is required. Refund processing takes 2 - 3 weeks.
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