Day and date
Wedding Contract

Yellow Turtle Inn
And
(Wedding Party)

The Wedding Party Agrees to the Following:
Please Initial each paragraph indicating you have read it and agree:

   Hours reserved
County sound ordinance curfew is 11PM. No exceptions. Please inform your DJ.
Your wedding ceremony is scheduled to begin at __PM.
You may arrive at __PM to get dressed and take pictures.
Your reception will end at ___PM. Please inform your caterer and DJ of these times.
A charge of $50 per hour will be charged on your card for additional time.
Your caterer will have three hours to set up and one hour to clean up following your reception.

   Payment Policy
To reserve your date, a non refundable payment of $300 will be made. This non refundable deposit will be applied to the charges of your wedding. This initial check acknowledges your acceptance of Yellow Turtle Inn policies. The Inn will block out your chosen date for your wedding so that no other person may hold an event for that day. Checks and cash only please.
A valid credit card number must be submitted with your signed contract. Any unpaid balance or damage may be charged on this card.
All payments are non refundable.
The final payment is required, in full, 2 weeks preceding your arrival date .
If finale payment is after the two week deadline, a $50 late fee will be charged. At this time all fees will be paid either by cash or certified bankers check.
Any charges for additional services not in the original contract will be paid two weeks before wedding date.

   Meetings
Meetings will be scheduled as needed by the wedding party. A meeting will be scheduled to cover all details of your wedding scheduled upon request..

   Lodging and Brunch
A final guest count for brunch the following morning must be submitted two weeks in advance of your wedding. Brunch charges for non overnight guests are $15 per person.
Children are considered guests and should appear in your count.

Room rates are based on double occupancy. Most rooms are set up for only two people.
Extra persons in any room over the double occupancy will be charged $15 per person.

Your guests will need to make their own reservations and confirm with a credit card. Rooms held for wedding guests are considered a "No Cancellation" reservation.

   Rehearsal
A rehearsal will be scheduled to insure your wedding to flow smoothly . Rehearsals are required. Should you choose not to have a rehearsal, there will be no assistance with your wedding ceremony

   Dress for Safety
You will advise your guests that sensible shoes are to be worn for their own safety and to preserve the vintage hardwood floors of the Inn. Sharp high heels and wedges are not considered sensible or safe.
Because we are in a country setting, shoes should be worn at all times. Please bring comfortable shoes to change into later in the day. If guests remove their shoes, they do so at their own risk.

   Smoking
The Yellow Turtle Inn is a Smoke Free Home.
Smoking will be permitted in a designated area only (parking lot ONLY).

Consent and Release

We_____________ (Wedding Party) willingly consent and release the Yellow Turtle Inn, Proprietor and staff from all responsibility for the "Wedding Party" and our guest's behavior and will hold harmless the Yellow Turtle Inn, Proprietor and staff for all accidents, injuries or harm to the "Wedding Party" and our guests on or off the property of the Yellow Turtle Inn.

We will assume total responsibility for the "Wedding Party" and our guests for any damages to property or resulting injuries sustained from but not limited to consumption of alcohol.

We further agree to take full responsibility for the “Wedding Party” and our guests for any alcohol related accidents or injuries or any action on, leaving or off the property of the Yellow Turtle Inn.

We agree and will enforce the Maryland Law that no minors will be served any alcoholic beverages in any form.

We agree to abide by all "House Responsibilities".

The Yellow Turtle Inn Agrees:

Meetings will be scheduled as needed or requested to discuss your concerns, decoration plans, ceremony plans and reception layout.

The Yellow Turtle Inn Agrees to provide the grounds with the Gazebo Garden for your ceremony as requested and needed weather permitting.
and the Garden Room for your reception.
A dressing area for the Bridal Party
A dressing area will be provided for the Groom
Assistance with organizing your event
Assist in coordinating your wedding ceremony
Provide time for rehearsal
Provide a Pizza or Buffet Rehearsal Dinner (If requested)

We (I) have read this entire contract and totally agree to all of the above:

____________________________________
Bride -

____________________________________
Groom

Please provide a currant credit card number:

Credit Card #    exp date

Address

Phone Number:

_____________________________________
Proprietor - Yellow Turtle Inn
111 Springdale Avenue
New Windsor, Md 21776

I am opening my home to you and your guests.
I ask that you treat it with the same care and respect that you would your own.

   House Responsibilities

All flowers must arrive fully arranged and ready for placement.

Nails, tacks or sticky substances will not be permitted. Please request assistance ahead of time if any items need hanging.

Bubbles Etc.
After your ceremony:
Bubbles are permitted and recommended.
Additionally fresh petals, sunflower seeds or grass seed may be tossed.
NO ARTIFICIAL PETALS OR NON ORGANIC CONFETTI

   Kitchen Use
The kitchen may be used for warming purposes only.
Use of the kitchen refrigerator is prohibited by the Board of Health.

Candles
All candles will be covered with a glass enclosure.

   Drinking
Beer and Wine and non alcoholic beverages only.

Clean Up
All boxes and supplies will be removed from sight before the arrival of guests to present a neat appearance to the arriving guests.
The Wedding Party will assign one person to gather all presents and put them in a secure area following the ceremony.
The Yellow Turtle Inn or it's staff will not be held responsible for any items left on the grounds.
Items found following an event will be held for two weeks.

I have read the House Responsibilities and agree:

Signed________________________________________________________