FAQs
Frequently asked questions are listed below. We are doing our best to make this as easy as possible for your special day.
Great Hall
The Great Hall at Camden Falls combines function and convenience with a touch of elegance.
Our rooms accommodate from 50 up to 550 guests with the capability of dividing into separate, private receptions.
Great Hall: Minimum of 250 adult guests, maximum of 550 guests.
Northern Hall: Minimum of 50 adult guests, maximum of 240 guests.
Southern Hall: Minimum of 50 adult guests , maximum of 240 guests.
All set-up and clean-up of Camden Falls’ products only is included in the hall. We offer quoted pricing for Camden Falls to set-up all party favors, centerpieces and other décor.
The base period for a wedding reception is 4 hours. If you are interested in extending that period, the fee is $250 per hour with 12am as the cut-off.
All round tables are 60” in diameter. The long tables are 8 ft. long and 30” wide. We can use up to 45 round tables at one time; for additional guest seating, 8 ft. tables must be used. Round tables make the room more romantic and guests are able to communicate better with each other.
You can put the head table anywhere you would like. Popular options include the bride and groom on a stage, the bridal party angled towards the center, or a sweetheart table for the bride and groom only.
We send out with our contract a standard 4 hour reception time. You dictate the start/finish time to Camden Falls (We need to know 2 weeks prior.)
Contact a sales representative in the Sales and Catering Office to verify the date of interest and number of guests. All contact information for both bride-to-be and groom-to-be should be provided: address, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and first and last names with proper spelling . An $900 security deposit is required to hold your date.
Yes, all interior spaces are air conditioned, including Great Hall, the restrooms, hallways and entrance.
Financial Information
Find pricing in our Catering & Rental Policy packet.
It’s $900, which includes 4 hours, a hands-on manager throughout the event, set-up and clean-up of Camden Falls products, tables, chairs and linens.
If you would like a Camden Falls staff member to cut the cake, there is a $95 fee. Camden Falls will provide the cake plates and dessert forks.
We do have alternate pricing for children. Kids ages 5yrs-9yrs will receive $2.00 off the standard buffet price. Kids ages 4yrs and under are free. An accurate count of children in each age group must be given. We also have kids’ buffets available, see kids buffet pricing sheet.
There is a mandatory bar set-up fee of $105 per bar. $95 per bartender for cash bars only.
6 Months prior to the date of the event an additional deposit of $1500 is due. This is a payment that goes towards the ending balance of your bill.
4 Weeks – minimum guest count, can’t decrease only increase
3 Weeks – 1/2 total balance of reception
2 Weeks – guaranteed final guest count
1 Week – final payment of reception, unless tabbed bar which there is a billing process of NET 14 days after reception to pay.
For your deposit you may use a credit card, cash, or personal/certified check.
All other payments must be made with cash or personal/certified check. If you want to use CC for other payment there will be a 4% processing fee to run card.
Service Charge is 19%.
Local Sales Tax
Service Charge is taxed by state law
All services rendered are service charged and state tax applies, even the hall fee.
Food & Catering Information
Find a current menu and pricing in our Catering & Rental Policy packet.
Yes, it is required by our food license.
You can pick and choose from other menus. If you like one thing from another menu, ask your sales representative for the adjusted pricing of that alteration
Yes, please see the Chocolate Fountain Rental page for details on pricing and packages.
Yes, we have a Taste Testing Extravaganza scheduled on the last Sunday of January each year. These testing are complimentary for up to 6 guests, including the bride and groom. Please RSVP to the Sales and Catering Office one week ahead.
If you miss the taste testing and still want to sample food, we can schedule a private testing for up to 8 guests. Private testing are not complimentary and prices are based on the food you have chosen to sample. RSVP is needed at least 2 weeks prior in order to assure your products for taste testing.
That option offers 3 meal choices, 2 for adults and one for children. Guests must provide a meal place card so our staff can serve each entrée correctly.
Guests usually eat 3 to 6 pieces per person.
Due to the liability on the facility we DO NOT allow extra food to be taken home.
Yes, there is no additional fee for passed hors d’oeurves.
For party favors, Camden Falls does allow guests to provide candy. For any other displays, such as a candy display or popcorn display it must be connected to the cake table or very close.
Yes; please note that linens and napkins are not included in the pricing of an appetizer reception. Also there is a $12 minimum per person (see manager for details).
Yes. Work with your event coordinator to discuss your set-up.
The food will remain available for one half hour after the last guest goes through the line. Health codes require that food remain a specific holding temperature. A half hour after the last guest has gone through the line, the food quality is compromised and will be pulled.
For the Northern/Southern Hall setting, it’s 50 adult meals. In a Great Hall setting, it’s 250 adult meals.
Beverage & Alcohol Information
Find a current menu and pricing in our Catering & Rental Policy packet.
No, all other beverages will be served in plastic, unless the guest rents further glassware. See the Banquet Accessory Rental page for pricing.
We have three pricing structures: Cash Bar, Host Bar Tabbed, and All-Inclusive Bar. See the Banquet Bar Services pages for details.
No, flat prices for kegs are not available.
Camden Falls does not offer pitchers of beer nor shots of liquor at the Banquet Bar. Guests are welcome to visit Carmie’s bar for additional offerings.
Yes, remember, “It’s Your Day!”
Yes, there is a $105 per bar set-up fee that covers plastic cups, napkins, straws, garnishes, etc.
Yes, there will be a $105 set-up fee per bar.
See All-Inclusive Bar services for further details. There is a $95 fee per server that will apply to serve beverages for the evening of reception.
Yes, they can be placed at guest tables or held at the Banquet Bar.
All Inclusive Bar – 1 week prior
Host Bar Tabbed– Net 14 day pay.
Cash Bar – Night of reception for bartender fee $95 each and $105 Set-Up Fee each bar
Rental & Set-up Information
We do have a chocolate fountain that we can offer milk or white chocolate with. See the Chocolate Fountain page for package descriptions and pricing.
Yes, see the Banquet Accessory Rental page for pricing.
No, we don’t offer any centerpieces. Guests must make arrangements themselves.
See the Banquet Accessory Rental page for a full listing and pricing.
Yes, you will have to bring in your own lighting strands. The number of primary tables may vary, but usually includes the head table, gift table, cake table, appetizer table, coffee station, dinner tables, and sign-in table.
We have both seating plans available to you. You must provide the table numbers if you are assigning tables for guests.
If no events are planned the day before, then we allow guests to decorate the day before your event. If there is an event planned, the building will be opened for you the morning of your event. The time will be determined one week prior.
Yes, a manager is always on duty.
We have 20 different colors available for napkins. Napkins are no additional cost. Colored linens must be rented.
Guest tables are set up surrounding the dance floor and may impinge if the guest count is high or specifically requested by the guest.
110 V are available. Bands or DJ’s must provide for themselves if 220V are needed.
Yes, see the Banquet Accessory Rental page for sizes and prices.
Hotel & Miscellaneous Information
No. You can book rooms or room blocks by contacting employees at the Tiffin Hampton Inn. They will assist you in all hotel –related matters. All room blocks start 1 year prior to the reception.
Yes. The Tiffin Hampton Inn will help instruct you on booking guests into your room block.
A continental breakfast is offered in the lobby from 6am-10am. Carmie’s will also deliver food to guest hotel for your guests.
Yes, there is an indoor pool.
The general manager at the Tiffin Hampton Inn can assist you with these questions.
The general manager at the Tiffin Hampton Inn can assist you with these questions.
The guest are to provide lighters and Camden Falls’ staff will light the candles.
We can provide an extra table for kids’ entertainment. We do not provide coloring books, crayons or markers. We can set a television for kids’ use.
Yes, we can provide signs to reserve tables or you can bring in your own
More Helpful Information
Rental & Catering Details
More information about rental pricing, seating capacities, catering packages, menu options, rental policies and FAQs.
Seating & Floor Plans
Looking for layouts of our indoor and outdoor spaces? These sample floor plans will show you capacities and options.
Preferred Vendors
We have been in the wedding and party business and have some contacts that might be helpful in your planning.
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