Agreement
Meadow Brook Inn and the above named Client, in consideration
of the payment made and to be made by the Client and
the promises undertaken by Meadow Brook Inn, do hereby
agree that Meadow Brook Inn will provide to the Client
its services and a portion of its premises for the
purpose of enabling Client to host the function described
on cover page of the Agreement.
Function Selection
Client shall complete all menu and other selections
no later than sixty (60) days prior to the function
date. Client will work with Meadow Brook Inn's Special
Events Manager to complete the Function Selection
Sheet which is incorporated in and deemed part of
this Agreement. Once executed by Client, the Function
Sheet shall be deemed to reflect the final choices
of Client, upon which Meadow Brook Inn shall rely
on in preparing for the function. Changes in the
function selection may be made at any time after
the Client's execution of the Function Selection
Sheet, but no later than fifteen (15) days prior
to the function date. Thereafter, changes may be
made only with the approval of Meadow Brook Inn's
Special Events Manager and the total function cost
will be amended accordingly. Two entrée options
are available at no extra fee. Three entrée
options will incur an additional $6.00 per person
fee.
Special Menus
Any food allergies or dietary restrictions must
be communicated to Meadow Brook Inn ten at least
(14) days prior to the event.
Guest Guarantee
A final guaranteed guest count shall be furnished
14 days prior to the event and cannot be reduced
after this time. This represents the number of dinners
for which you will be billed. If your attendance
exceeds the guarantee, billing will be for the actual
number of guests in attendance. Meadow Brook Inn
will be prepared to serve 3% over your guaranteed
figure. Increases in attendance are accepted up
to 3 days prior to your event.
Function Cost
Total function cost will be determined when Client
makes all final selections and provides final head
count. Menu prices are published periodically and
are subject to change. A 20% service charge, 7%
State Sales Tax and 1% Meal and Beverage Tax will
be added to the Client's bill. Sales Tax will not
be applied if an organization is considered non-profit
and is able to provide Meadow Brook Inn with a tax
exemption certificate issued by the State of Rhode
Island for the said organization.
Deposit and Payment
All reservations are tentative until a contract
is executed and a deposit is paid. A deposit of
$1000.00 is required at the time of booking. Six
months prior to your event, an additional $2,000.00
is due. All deposits are applied to Client's final
bill. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Payment of remaining balance is due 7 days in advance
of the function and is based on the final guarantee.
All payments may be made in the form of certified
check, money order or cash. Any additional charges
incurred during the event that are not covered by
the estimate will be due and payable on the day
of the function.
Availability
Meadow Brook Inn's ballroom is available seven days
a week at the following times:
Daytime Wedding with On-Site Ceremony: 10:30am-4:00pm.
Daytime Wedding without On-Site Ceremony: 11:00am-4:00pm
During daytime events, bands and disc jockeys must
finish playing at 3:45pm.
Evening Wedding with On-Site Ceremony: 5:30pm-11:00pm
Evening Wedding without On-Site Ceremony: 6:00pm-11:00pm
During evening events, bands and disc jockeys must
finish playing at 11:00pm unless additional time
is contracted.
Ceremony
On site ceremony duration is 30 minutes and includes
outdoor chair set-up, cordless microphone if needed
and outdoor bar set-up. A two hour notice must be
given to move ceremony inside due to inclement weather.
Ceremony fee is $700.00.
Room Fee
For functions taking place in the main ballroom,
the room fee is $600.00. If your wedding ceremony
takes place at Meadow Brook Inn, the room fee is
reduced to $300.00. For functions with 50 guests
or less taking place in the Meadow Brook Room, the
room fee is $250.00.
Overtime
Function duration is 5 hours (includes one hour
for cocktails and 4 hours for reception).
$500.00 per hour fee is applied after the contracted
5 hour duration.
Food and Beverage
Due to insurance and health code regulations, all
food and beverage must be provided by Meadow Brook
Inn (with the exception of wedding cake and wrapped
cookies) and is not allowed to be removed from the
premises. In accordance with Rhode Island State
Law, alcoholic beverages may not be brought in or
removed from the premises. Meadow Brook Inn reserves
the right to refuse alcohol service to anyone at
any time. We reserve the right to discontinue bar
service for any reason. Bar service ends one half
hour before contracted end time of event. Proper
identification is required by all guests, including
the bridal party.
Cash bar set-up fee is $75.00.
Function Termination
In the event that this agreement is cancelled by
the client, the client agrees that Meadow Brook
Inn shall be entitled to retain the entire deposit(s)
as partial compensation for the loss of business
sustained by Meadow Brook Inn. Cancellation requests
must be made in writing.
Meadow Brook Inn is not liable for the failure to
complete this contract due to strikes, accidents,
interruption in utilities, adverse weather or other
causes beyond its control. Meadow Brook Inn reserves
the right to cancel engagements due to these circumstances.
Meadow Brook Inn also reserves the right to terminate
this agreement prior to the function date if Clients
fails to make payments when due or if Client fails
to meet deadlines imposed by this Agreement. If
Meadow Brook Inn terminates the function, the termination
and compensation provisions previously set forth
shall apply.
Vendors
We will be happy to recommend vendors for your floral,
décor and entertainment needs. Meadow Brook
Inn reserves the right to approve all vendors prior
to the event. A list of vendors should be submitted
to Meadow Brook Inn for review and approval prior
to the date of the event. All outside entertainment
services (DJ, Band, Photographer, Videographer,
Florist etc.) must submit a certificate of insurance
to Meadow Brook Inn one month prior to the function
date. We reserve the right to limit the volume of
musical entertainment. Entertainment enhancing machinery
must be approved prior to the event. Pyrotechnics
of any kind are strictly prohibited. Any third party
vendors hired or otherwise utilized by the Client
shall be deemed agents of the Client and not Meadow
Brook Inn. Meadow Brook Inn will not be liable for
any claims of any nature made by such agents, and
Client shall indemnify and hold Meadow Brook Inn
harmless from the claims of any such agents. Client
shall instruct all agents that access to Meadow
Brook Inn shall be through service entrances.
Decorations
You may provide your own decorations or florals.
All decorations must comply with local fire laws.
Please do not affix decorations or signs to the
walls, doors, fixtures or ceilings with materials
other than those approved by Meadow Brook Inn. The
use of confetti is prohibited; if confetti is used
in any capacity, a $150 clean up fee must be paid
prior to the completion of the function.
Miscellaneous Fees
A linen fee estimate will be provided and added
to total balance once linen selections have been
made and final guest count received.
Outdoor Cocktail Hour Fee of $250.00 is applied
only when ceremony does not take place at Meadow
Brook Inn and Client wishes to schedule an outdoor
cocktail hour.
Bride's Changing Room Package - $300 (please inquire
for package information).
Late fees will be assessed and applied to Client's
final invoice if final head count, wedding information
sheets or seating charts are submitted late (past
the designated deadline).
Non-Alcoholic functions will incur an additional
room fee.
Theft or Damage
Client shall be liable to Meadow Brook Inn for theft
or damage to Meadow Brook Inn property caused by
any guests or agents of Client.
Meadow Brook Inn shall not be liable to Client for
the theft or damage to any personal property of
Client or Client's guests, except as may be directly
attributable to the negligence of Meadow Brook Inn.
Indemnification by Client
Client agrees to indemnify Meadow Brook Inn and
to hold Meadow Brook Inn harmless from and against
any claims, demands, liabilities or damages made
or suffered by any guest or agents of Client or
any employees of Meadow Brook Inn, if the same are
caused by any action or omission of Client or any
guest or agent of client.