F.A.Q.
What is the venue's capacity?
The maximum occupancy for the facility is 295 .
Banquet style events are determined by several determining factors, including: dance floor size, stage, buffet table preferences etc. Click here to see sample floor plans and information on capacity.
Can I bring my own caterer?
Yes, we do. However, they must be licensed and insured and must provide a liability insurance naming us additionally insured.
Can I bring my own drink or alcohol?
Yes, you can bring in your own alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. In order to serve alcohol at your event you must use a professional bartending company to serve your alcohol as well as provide liability insurance naming us additionally insured.
What is required to reserve my date?
To reserve your date, you must pay a deposit equal to 25% of the price of the package or services you are selecting. Your next payment will be due 120 days out from your event and will be for 25% of the price of your contract. The remaining balance will be due after your final guest count is received about 14 days out from your event.
Is there on-site parking?
Yes, there is ample parking at the location in close proximity to the venue.
Can I add extra hours?
Additional hours can be added to your package at the rate of $100-200 per hour depending on the day of the week, if it is arranged prior to the event date. Additional hours added on to the event the same night will be $250-$350 per hour and can not extend passed 1 AM.
Is there a clean-up fee?
Clean-up is included in package promotions. If you are just renting the room you are responsible for removing all garbage from the main room and sweeping the floor from debris. Mopping is not required. There will be a $250 security deposit withheld for those only reserving the room, after your event, once our staff verify that the space was left in the same manner as it was received, refunds will be returned.
Can I bring my own decorator?
Yes. You are permitted to bring any vendor. Vendor's will need to provide a certificate of liability naming us additionally insured to provide services within our venue. Hanging anything from the walls or ceiling is STRICTLY PROHIBITED by outside vendors.
What are the insurance requirements?
Lessee shall secure event liability insurance policy that names Gulf Coast Premier Events LLC d.b.a. Celebrations Ballroom as ADDITIONALLY INSURED in the minimum amount of $250,000.00 for property damage and $2,000,000.00 for liability (minimum). Such policy shall be provided to Celebrations Ballroom within thirty (30) days of the date of this event, and must cover any and all dates that Guest shall be onsite (includes setup day, event day, and cleanup day). Failure to provide a policy to Celebrations Ballroom shall be deemed a cancellation of this agreement and a forfeiture of all deposits paid. Policy cost is approximately $100.00 and may be secured from such companies as vensura.com, www.wedsure.com, or www.eventhelper.com. If any alcohol shall be on premises, host alcohol coverage must be selected on insurance certificate. Any caterers, bartenders, or other vendors shall also be required to provide a copy of current liability insurance. It is the responsibility of Lessee to procure these certificates and provide copies to Celebrations Ballroom at least thirty (30) days prior to event