FAQs
Cancellation and liability insurance are required when booking your event with Ellis Ranch, Inc. Ellis Ranch will obtain this coverage on your behalf, and policy documents will be provided to you promptly.
A non-refundable fee of $291.45 will be charged for this service.
The Event Center accommodates up to 450 guests, including the wedding party. The Carriage House accommodates up to 150 guests, including the wedding party.
The Event Center is available from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. All alcohol service and music must end by 10:00 PM, and the venue must be fully cleaned and vacated by 11:00 PM.
The Carriage House follows the same schedule: access from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with all alcohol and music ending at 10:00 PM and complete cleanup and exit by 11:00 PM.
For late morning or brunch-style events, rental hours may be adjusted while maintaining a total of 10 hours. Additional morning hours may be added (no earlier than 10:00 AM); however, additional evening hours are not permitted.
Please contact Shawn or Kim for more details.
Our banquet tables (for catering, head table, sweetheart table, etc.) are 6 feet in length. Our round tables (for guest seating) are 5 feet in diameter.
Linens are not included; however, you may rent them from us or provide your own.
Rehearsals are scheduled during your rental time. Access to the venue begins at 12:00 PM for rehearsal purposes only. Decorating, setup, and getting ready may not begin until 1:00 PM.
We also offer a rehearsal dinner package at the Carriage House. Please contact us for additional details and availability.
Ellis Ranch, Inc. has held a liquor license since November 1, 2014. As a result, all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages must be purchased through Ellis Ranch.
A down payment equal to 50% of the rental fee is required at the time of contract signing. The remaining balance will be paid in monthly installments and must be paid in full no later than three (3) months prior to your event date.
If you experience financial difficulties, please contact us to discuss alternative payment arrangements.
If you cancel your booking, we will refund 50% of the total amount paid to date only if the original date is successfully rebooked. This applies to all payments made, including any additional items purchased at or after contract signing. Please note that insurance and optional DJ services are non-refundable.
No refunds will be issued unless the date is rebooked. Any eligible refund will be processed only after the rebooked event has taken place.
If cancellation occurs within six (6) months of your scheduled date, no refunds will be provided under any circumstances.
Requests to reschedule your event must be made at least six (6) months prior to the contracted date. Rescheduled events will be subject to current pricing at the time of rebooking.
No flammable liquids are permitted inside the Event Center. Under close supervision and with prior notification to an Ellis Ranch manager, small butane stoves/burners and/or Sterno heat units may be used.
Only LED or battery-operated candles are allowed for centerpiece decorations. Unity candles may be used during the ceremony only; they must not be placed in glass and must be extinguished immediately following the ceremony.
Live flower petals are permitted; however, they must be removed prior to the end of the event.
The use of rice, confetti (any size), birdseed, glitter, fake snow, luminaries, fiber glow wands, silly string, bubble machines, or fireworks is strictly prohibited anywhere on Ellis Ranch, Inc. property. Use of any of these items will result in forfeiture of the client’s damage deposit.
Spilled wax, burn holes, or marks on linens will also result in loss of the damage deposit. If replacement costs exceed the deposit amount, the remaining balance will be billed to the client.
Fake flower petals may not be thrown outdoors, as this is considered littering.
Straw, hay bales, and corn stalks are not permitted.
Tablecloths are required on all tables. Nothing smaller than a rose petal may be used for table decorations.
We will meet with you approximately 3–4 weeks prior to your event to review all final details, including linens, tables, guest count, bar service, and vendors.
Additional hours may be rented for earlier access, beginning no earlier than 10:00 AM. No additional evening hours are available for rental.
Security requirements may vary depending on the size and type of event. Ellis Ranch, Inc. reserves the right to require additional security at its discretion. Any required security beyond standard provisions is not included in the venue rental fee and will be the responsibility of the client.
Cleanup is included at no charge if you choose to complete it yourself. In this case, the facility must be left in the same condition as it was found. All trash must be placed in designated trash cans, and you are responsible for removing all items brought in, including food, cake, gifts, decorations, and any other personal belongings.
Alternatively, you may opt for Ellis Ranch cleanup service at a rate of $1.50 per person (based on the final guest count). With this option, you may remove only what you wish, and Ellis Ranch staff will handle cleanup of remaining items, including trash, unused food or cake, and decorations.
No, unfortunately we do not. These were discontinued many years ago as Ellis Ranch transitioned into the wedding and event venue it is today.
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