Cherokee Dock Weddings

‘Day Of’ Weddings – covers use of the venue site for 8.5 hours. Typically, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00
p.m. Use of Bridal Suite and Groom’s Quarters for 4 hours.

Wedding Weekends – covers use of venue site, amenities, and overnight accommodations from
Friday at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

Elopements – covers use of the venue site for 3 hours, dedicated venue director, professional
photography, bouquet & boutonniere, officiant, seating for 20 guests, and a champagne toast for
the couple.

The Estate has an open vendor policy, which means you can select each vendor according to your individual needs. We find that this is the best way to allow true creative freedom for every couple and ensure no two weddings are the same. The Estate at Cherokee Dock does not provide seating, tables, catering, decor, florals, music, etc. All items needed for set-up, decoration, entertainment, and catering must be brought in by the couple through licensed and insured vendors.

Yes, we require couples to hire a full-time planner, and we consider partial planning on a case by case basis. They must be a licensed professional in the industry, and we reserve final approval. The Estate at Cherokee Dock will ensure that the venue is in the proper state it should be. We will ensure the vendors have all their needs met, facilities stay clean, and a staff member is present to answer any questions about policies and procedures. We will not direct your wedding or reception.

No. All décor must be contracted through vendors. We do have a wooden arbor you may use for your ceremony.

‘Day Of’ Weddings – Vendors may start loading in on the property at 12 p.m. Bridal party may
arrive at 2 p.m.

Wedding Weekends – Vendors may start loading in at 10 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. You and
your guests may arrive at 10 a.m. on Friday, unless other agreements have been made.

The Mansion and Carriage house are locked and secured during all events. Limited access may be given to overnight guests only. Access is given back to overnight guests only after all offsite guests have left The Estate at Cherokee Dock property.

All personal belongings need to be moved out of the Mansion and Carriage House prior to event.
There is no access to the Mansion or Carriage House once the event has begun

• All SmartTVs are to be logged out of personal accounts
• All remotes (TVs, curtains and fireplaces) shall be in their original locations, or on top of the
nearest table within the room it belongs
• All dirty linens, including sheets/pillowcases, shower floor mats and all towels, are to be taken
into the mansion’s laundry room located in the basement. You do not need to start any
laundry cycles. — Laundry from the apartment is to be brought to the mansion’s laundry
facility
• All dirty dishes are to be loaded into the mansion’s dishwashers
• All trash from event(s) and overnight(s) must be taken outside to the large dumpster located
by The Estate’s maintenance building
• All furniture and decor must be in the location it began at check in
• Lock all exterior doors
*Additional charges can and will be applied based on the condition of The Estate or
improper use of the appliances/facilities.

Check-out is at 11 a.m. Additional fees may apply for late check outs.

‘Day Of’ Weddings are subject to availability and would be at an additional cost.

Wedding Weekends may have a rehearsal dinner on Friday if they choose. In fact, we encourage them to do so! It’s a fantastic way to start your weekend.

No glassware is permitted by the pool, whatsoever.

Yes! Your dogs may be in your wedding. However, they are not permitted inside any of the buildings on the property, unless explicitly agreed upon in your contract.

Professional parking assistance by a licensed and insured vendor is required. While we highly recommend our clients use valet, flaggers are a great option as well.

If your guest counts exceed 40 people or if alcohol is served, security must be present during your event. Security is arranged by Cherokee Dock and billed to you direct.

There are multiple spaces on the property available to you at no additional cost if it rains. Your planner is responsible for devising a back-up plan of what to do if it does rain.

There is a refundable damage deposit that is required to be paid 30 days prior to your event. There is also a security fee that will be decided once we have your final guest count, number of events, and event start/end times.

We have ample parking for close to 300 cars on-site.