Thank you for considering the Florida Renaissance Festival, winner of the prestigious Gala Award for "Best Festival" and "Best Event (wedding) within an Event" in an international competition sponsored by Special Events Magazine; and winner of "Best Outdoor Festival in Broward County" voted on by the readers of South Florida Parenting Magazine, as a location for your upcoming wedding. Following is a description of our wedding services.
Non-Refundable Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of five hundred dollars ($500.00) is charged by the Festival to reserve your wedding date. This deposit will cover the cost of a private wedding ceremony area on Festival grounds and seating for up to fifty guests. (Additional seating can be arranged for larger weddings.) The fee also covers a traditional or hand fasting ceremony by a period costumed officiate who is sanctioned to perform legal ceremonies in the State of Florida. A wedding coordinator will be assigned to your wedding for the service.
You may bring in a clergy member of your choosing to perform the ceremony, however, there will be no reduction in fees charged.
The fee also includes non-royalty costumes for three (3) grooms men (ushers/best man) and three (3) ladies-in-waiting (bridesmaids/maid of honor). Costume selection will be at the Festival's discretion.
A bottle of champagne also is included to toast the happy couple. Admission for the wedding party (up to 8) is included in the $500 fee as well.
Additional Guests: Discounted tickets may be purchased by the bridal couple to cover additional guests at a cost of $11 for adults (ages 12 and over) and $4 for children (5 through 12). Children under 5 are free. Gate prices normally would be $15.00 for adults and $5 for children. These tickets must be purchased no later than ten (10) days before the ceremony. Tickets purchased after that time will be charged full gate price. Packages including festival admission and receptions are available. See information below. The Festival makes every effort to accommodate handicapped or elderly guests. ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE A TICKET. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Rehearsal: Your Wedding Coordinator will be happy to help you coordinate a date and time with your officiant to visit the wedding site and rehearse your ceremony.
Costuming Policy: We highly recommend the entire bridal party be in costume. This includes all attendants, flower girls, officiates, and parents if they are involved. To add to the fantasy, however, you may wish to encourage your guests to wear costumes too. Costume rentals are available for a nominal day rate inside the Festival gates. We do recommend that guests wishing to rent costumes on the wedding day either arrive early or make prior reservations to ensure they receive the costume of their choice. These rentals are not offered by the Festival and pricing agreements and payments must be made with the costume vendor directly. For those who wish to make their own costumes, photos, drawings, a list of costume companies, pattern numbers and "how to" instructions are available through the Festival.
Wedding Day Preparation: The bride and her attendants should arrive as fully prepared as possible, as changing space is limited. The wedding party should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the ceremony to meet with the officiant and review last minute details with the Wedding Coordinator. Be sure to bring your marriage license. Your marriage license should be issued in your county of residence. Out-of State couples ask your Wedding Coordinator for details.
Receptions: A private reception area is available for 50 or more guests. Catering must be done by the Festival chefs. Your event will be catered buffet style in a separate special event area on the Festival grounds. The Festival provides tables, select linens, seating and trash receptacles. The Festival also will provide tableware of plastic plates, cups, and utensils, and paper napkins plus buffet-line servers where necessary. Traditional bread plates are available. Pewter, silver, china, crystal, other linens and silverware also are available for an extra fee.
A complete meal will be provided including: roast turkey legs, barbecued beef ribs, roasted corn on the cob, seasonal vegetables, aged cheeses, fresh bread, beer, wine, and a variety of soft drinks. (Brands to be determined by the Festival. Other brands or drinks [no hard liquor allowed] are available for an additional fee.) The price is $59 per person (ages 5 and older) and also includes Festival admission.
More menu selections are available. Menus and prices vary. Contact the Festival office to custom design your reception.
The above-noted price includes reception site for four hours, set-up, clean-up and service personnel. The $500 ceremony fee is waived.
A wedding cake can be provided for a separate fee or brought in from an outside source.
Payment: A fifty percent (50%) deposit must be made for the anticipated guest list with the signing of the contract. An additional twenty-five percent (25%) must be paid no later than ten (10) days prior to the wedding along with a complete guest list (prices will be adjusted accordingly). The remaining twenty-five percent (25%) must be paid on, or before the wedding day, prior to the start of the ceremony.
Smaller Weddings: For those parties with less than fifty (50) guests, may we suggest our daily Royal Feast. The Feast consists of a five course gourmet meal and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drink selection. During the Feast, you and your guests will be entertained for one and a half hours by the Festival's best performers. You also will have an opportunity to dine with the King, his court and other Feast guests. We will be happy to reserve a table(s) for you and your guests. The price for this is $63 per person and includes Festival admission, the Feast, special seating at our late afternoon joust and a Festival souvenir. Seating is limited and paid reservations are a must.
Florals and Decor: A qualified floral and decor designer is available to provide additional atmosphere in period style to your ceremony and reception.
Every effort will be made to allow outside decor professionals access to the site prior to the reception. Arrangements must be made with the Festival office no less than ten (10) days before the wedding.
Entertainment: To maintain the realism of the event, only performers hired through the Festival will be allowed. Amplified sound is prohibited. Our musicians are capable of providing music appropriate to your ceremony and reception in period style. Other entertainers (jugglers, magicians, dancers, etc.) also are available through the Festival office. All festival performers subject to availability (festival schedules take priority).
Festival Events: You and your guests are welcome at any time before, during or after your wedding to enjoy the scheduled shows inside the Festival. Any fees charged for rides, games, crafts or food outside the reception area are the responsibility of the bridal party member or guest.
Mementos: A selection of personalized wedding souvenirs are available through the Festival office.
Royal Guard Sword Arch - $75: End your ceremony with a spendid flourish and an unmatched photo opportunity: a Sword Arch by the Royal Guard (subject to availability).
Live Butterfly Release - $180 minimum: The Florida Renaissance Festival will provide two dozen spectacular live Monarch butterflies for release at your wedding or reception. Add more at $90 per dozen. Please allow at least 6 weeks notice.
Recordings and Photos: The Festival will be happy to provide you with a list of recommended photographers and videographers. Private recording devices also are allowed.
The Festival reserves the right to use any photographs, audio or video recordings, or illustrations made by Festival staff or local media in conjunction with this event for educational or promotional purposes at this time or in the future. Any Festival footage will belong solely to the Festival. If available, copies may be made for a duplication fee. Festival Personnel: The Festival will provide a costumed performer/coordinator to escort your wedding party in a procession from the wedding ceremony area to the reception site and a licensed notary public to perform the ceremony. This is included in the $500 wedding fee. Additional personnel may be hired through the Festival office.
Parking: VIP parking for is available for the wedding party (up to eight cars). The additional wedding guests may park in the free public parking lot. Please recognize that the lot is also open to Renaissance Festival patrons and Broward County's $1.00 per person entrance fee to Quiet Waters Park will apply.
Deliveries: Deliveries to the Festival must be arranged in advance through your Wedding Coordinator, who will provide directions to your florist, baker or other suppliers.
Cancellation: Should you cancel your wedding , the Festival will retain your $500 deposit. If the Festival must close due to inclement weather or other Acts of God on the date of your wedding, the Festival will refund your deposit or reschedule your event, whichever you prefer.
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Other: The fees reflected in this material is subject to change without notice. Fees quoted are for weddings performed during the scheduled run of the Florida Renaissance Festival and on the Festival site.
Renaissance weddings can be arranged throughout the rest of the year. Contact the Festival office for details.
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