Policies & Procedures

Reserving

1947 Waterside Venue LLC will be please to reserve a date for up to 7 days. If we have not heard from you, the reservation will be released and made available to any other client who wishes to sign a contract for that particular date.

Billing

1947 Waterside Venue requires a 50% non-refundable event deposit at contract signing. Deposit will be applied to your final balance. The remaining balance is due no later than 1 week prior to the event which is non-refundable. All beverages and rental prices are subject to applicable sales tax. Additionally, there is a 20% set-up and tear down service charge.

Payment Options

1947 Waterside Venue LLC shall accept cash, personal check, MasterCard, Visa and American Express. For all credit card payments, a signed authorization credit card release form is to be signed for all future expenditures, which will then be kept on file and directly billed to your card. A 3% administrative fee will be charged on all credit card transactions.

Security Deposit

A refundable damage secruity deposit of $1,000 is due in the form of a check, at the time of contract signing. This check will not be cashed unless damages occur during your event, as determined by the management staff. The deposit check will be returned if there is not any damage.

Event Cancellation

In the unfortunate circumstance you must cancel your event, 100% of the event fee paid is non-refundable.

Guest Count

A final guest count must be provided 10 days in advance of the event. This number is not subject to a reduction. This can be increased up to 5 days prior to the event. Increases will be considered the new final count. It is the client's responsibility to provide accurate guest counts to 1947 Waterside Venue LLC staff. If we are not notified, the number of guests indicated at contract signing will be used. It is the client's responsibility to report final guest counts to the caterer.

Building Walk-Through

All parties renting 1947 Waterside Venue LLC should do a complete building walk-through within 5 days of your event to review the condition of the building. This is just a protection for both parties in the event damages occur during your event and the security deposit check will be cashed to cover damages.

Party Decorations

1947 Waterside does not permit the use of balloons, stickers, silly string or confetti anywhere on the property. Any item you are considering using, passing out or including in a gift or party favors must be approved in advance by 1947 Waterside management.

Signage

The use of nails, tape, glue or staples to affix any decor to any signage or to any building walls or structures is not permitted. If any of these are used, damage charges will be assessed. No handwritten signs are allowed at any time. Easels or table signs are recommended.

Fire Alarm System

Foreign substances, besides heat or smoke, can activate the fire alarm in the building. Events with programs that could use equipment such as fog machines, laser lights and special effect machines must be approved by the 1947 Waterside Venue LLC management at least 4 weeks prior to the event. No fireworks are permitted on the property.

Liability Insurance

All DJ's, performers, entertainment or any other service providers are required to provide proof of liability insurance for $1 Million to 1947 Waterside Venue LLC.

Animals

With the exception of service animals, no animals are permitted at 1947 Waterside Venue LLC.

Parking

Parking is available on site at 1947 Waterside Venue LLC.

Security

One security guard is required for any events for which alcohol is served, up to 150 guests. Additional security is mandatory for more than 150 guests.

Event Hours

No event may start before 7:00AM without written management approval. All events must end no later than 12:00 midnight. All tear down must be completed by 1:00AM. No exceptions.