Learn more about our property by reading these answers to your frequently asked questions.

A: All tours, site visits, and meetings at The Lighthouse must be scheduled with our staff in advance to ensure availability.

A: The capacity for your event is dependent on the package you choose. To provide you and your guests with the best Lighthouse experience, our packages are ideal for and intended to serve the following capacities: Up to 120 guests for Weddings and Special Events; Up to 75 guests for Half Day events; Up to 50 guests for Petite Events.

If you think your final guest count will exceed your package capacity, please contact The Lighthouse as an Added Guest Fee may apply. Please note: Indoor seating is limited to 150 guests max and outdoor seating on the West Garden is limited to 195 guests max. Extra tables and chairs are available to add to your package if needed.

A. The Added Guest Fee may apply if your final count exceeds the number of guests included in your package. This is to cover costs needed for additional staffing and maintenance required for your event.

If applicable, Added Guest Fees are as follows:

• 51-75 guests: +$500 (Petite Events only)

• 76-120 guests: +$500 (Half Day only)

• 121-150 guests: +$500 (Weddings, Special Events, and Half Day packages)

• 151-175 guests: +$750 (Weddings, Special Events, and Half Day packages)

• 176-195 guests: +$1,000 (Weddings, Special Events, and Half Day packages)

A: All hired vendors must be licensed, insured, and pre-approved by The Lighthouse. For that reason, we highly encourage selecting vendors from our Preferred Partner list as they meet these requirements. Additional fees may apply to vendors not on our Preferred Partners list.

A: All alcohol must be serviced by a licensed and insured vendor. In any case, there is no self-service alcohol, shots, kegs, nor alcohol in the parking lot allowed at any time.

Many full-service caterers have the capability to serve your purchased alcohol. If you intend for alcohol to be sold at your private event (i.e. you are not purchasing it yourself), you will be required to contract a third-party licensed beverage service company with a valid liquor license. Many beverage vendors provide affordable beverage packages as well as some of our preferred Full-Service Caterers. Please ask your sales representative for guidance or refer to our Preferred Partners list.

A: Yes. All packages include a selection of tables and chairs for your event. The exact amount will vary depending on the package you choose. Additional tables and chairs are available to add through The Lighthouse.

A: Yes. All packages include the setup and breakdown of Lighthouse-provided tables, chairs, and equipment according to your floor plan. For rentals, an additional setup and breakdown fee may apply.

A: The Lighthouse can assist with placing rental orders for your event. You and your vendors may also place rental orders, known as ‘outside rentals’, for your event. Rentals may include linens, ceremony arbors, tableware, lounge furniture, etc. Please submit all rental orders to The Lighthouse by 30 days prior to your event. Rental orders are subject to an additional setup and breakdown fee depending on the size of the order.

A: No. These items are to be rented or arranged separately by a rental company such as the ones on our Preferred Partners list, your full-service caterer, or your event planner.

A: The Waterfront Room and Inn have complimentary Wi-Fi; however, we recommend having important documents/media available on a hard drive in case of an outage beyond our control.

A: All packages include string lighting on the East & West Gardens. Additional string lighting (indoors and outdoors) is permitted but must be installed by an approved professional lighting or rental company.

A: Yes. We require proof of a minimum of a $1,000,000 policy listing The Lighthouse LLC as additional insured and must include Host Liquor Liability. The Certificate of Insurance is due 60 days before your event and is to be acquired separately. We recommend websites like www.wedsafe.com or www.eventhelper.com. The average cost is around $175. We also highly recommend event insurance which is separate from liability insurance. Both are available through the websites listed above.

Additionally, vendors are required to provide a copy of their Certificate of Insurance for your event. Please see the Facility Use Policies for more details.

A: Access, download, and print the Facility Use Policies by clicking here.

A: Yes. For weddings, the 2025 Lighthouse Wedding package (effective June 1, 2024) meets the Coordination requirement. For non-weddings, a licensed, insured, and pre-approved full-service Event Planner and/or Coordinator/Event Manager must be present for the duration of the event. If you’ve already hired a planner, please have your planner reach out to us at hello@thelighthousegcm.com.

You may hire a vetted Event Planner or Coordinator from the Lighthouse Preferred Partners list, or you may add Coordination through The Lighthouse a la carte. Additionally, many of the full-service caterers have event planners, ideal for non-weddings. Please note, if adding Coordination and Event Management service through The Lighthouse, it must be added no later than five months prior to the event date and is subject to availability.

A: If your package includes Wedding/Event Coordination through The Lighthouse, your assigned Lighthouse Coordinator and Coordinator’s Assistant will set out personal items and decorations on the day on the event, limited to the following: table numbers, signs with easels, picture frames, seating charts, guest books, card boxes, party favors, and place cards. These items must come pre-assembled and event-ready prior to your leasing period.

Items not listed above and/or items that are not preassembled and event-ready prior to the leasing period are the responsibility of the Client.

A: For weddings not coordinated by The Lighthouse, the on-site Ceremony Rehearsal includes outdoor-only access for one hour. It is not inclusive of a "Rehearsal Dinner", but this can be booked separately through our weekend buyout if available. Note: The Sales Office and restrooms may or may not be open during the time of your rehearsal.

A: Music can be played outdoors at 75 decibels or less until sunset, after which it must be moved indoors. Given that we are situated in a residential area, music must be kept at a reasonable level (at the discretion of The Lighthouse staff). If warnings to turn down music result in neighborhood complaints, we may require outdoor music to be turned off completely. It is also important to note that local laws as it pertains to amplified music are constantly evolving. Should there be any changes to the rules or requirements you will be notified immediately.

A: All packages cover the cost of deep cleaning the Waterfront Room and the Inn after your event. You are required to leave the property free of personal belongings and rentals by the end of the leasing period. In addition, all trash accumulated during the event, including load-in and load-out, must be removed from the premises for off-site disposal otherwise a $350 fee may apply. Caterers typically offer trash removal services and can direct clients as needed. Please see the Facility Use Policies for more information.

A: Most packages include a one-night stay upstairs for the night of your event. Check-in is 1:00 pm the day of. Check-out is 10:00 am the next day. If it is not included in your package, you may add it a la carte if available.

A: We can respond to such requests two weeks before your check-in.

A: If available, you may add extra nights at a rate of $750/per night. Please inquire with the Sales Office 3 months prior to your event for availability. Please note: All rates are subject to a 3% processing fee.

A: Yes. The Inn is available to book as a separate vacation rental for a two-night minimum stay. For availability of The Inn, head over to our VRBO Listing by clicking here.

A: When you're ready to book, simply let us know and we will create a proposal for your event which includes the Lighthouse Contract. To secure your date, we require a signed contract and 50% paid of the estimated total cost. The exact amount will vary depending on your rental fee. This process can be completed online or in-person.

A: The remainder of your balance is due sixty (60) days prior to your event.

A: Yes. We require a separate refundable $1,000 damage deposit, due 60 days before your event. Should no damage to the property be incurred, a refund will be returned to you within 30 days of the event.

Additional fees may be incurred pending add-ons, added guest fees, and outside vendor fees. In addition, a 3% processing fee will be automatically applied to all payments made via credit and debit card.

A: We accept payment via cash, check, and credit and debit card. A 3% processing fee will be automatically applied to all payments made via credit and debit card.

A: Absolutely. Some items are subject to availability and will be available at the current rates.

A: In the event you need to move the date of your event, there is a $500 rescheduling fee to cover additional administrative time. If your new date falls under a different pricing category (i.e. day of week or time of year), you will be responsible for the difference. Alternate dates are subject to availability. Note: If an event is rescheduled less than 90 days out, there may be an additional fee if we are unable to rebook the venue.

A: In the event of a cancellation, all payments made to date are non-refundable.

A: We're happy to help! Email is the quickest and primary way to get in contact with us. Simply email us at hello@thelighthousegcm.com at any time and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.