Frequently Asked Wedding Questions

Can we bring in our own food or beverage? All food and beverage must be provided by the club, unless otherwise arranged with the Private Events Department. We offer a variety of menu selections and packages designed to accommodate any event. Please ask us if you are looking for custom menus or beverages. Candy buffets are excluded from this policy, and wedding cakes may brought in with proof of liability from insured bakery. Wine may be brought in for a corkage fee of $15 per 750ml bottle. Liquor and beer may not be brought in under any circumstances. If outside beverage is found during your event, it will be confiscated, and you will be subject to a fine. If more than one offense occurs, we reserve the right to terminate the event. Lakewood Country Club offers a full bar selection and accepts cash and all major credit cards. Leftover food cannot leave the property, per your contract (with the exception of the cake). We will put the top tier of the wedding cake in a box provided by the bakery and save your cake topper. We will discard flowers, ribbon, “bling”, etc. that is used to decorate the cake. If you would like to keep any of these items, you must designate someone to collect them from our staff at the time of cake cutting.

What time can we, and our vendors, arrive for set up the day of our event? You are guaranteed entrance to the event space two (2) hours prior to your event start. Please keep in mind that we guarantee complete set up of tables, linen, napkins, silverware, etc. one (1) hour prior to event start, and our set up staff may still be completing set up. Our event staff arrives one (1) hour prior to your event start time to prep items needed for dinner, beverage station, etc. If you would like to change something set up wise on the day of your event, there will be a minimum of a $50 charge. If you would like early access to the room, please contact the Private Events Team. Additional charges may apply. If the bridal suite is included in your package, you will have access as early as 9am.

Are we allowed to bring food or beverage into the bridal suite while we get ready?

We do not allow any outside food or beverage. We include cheese & crackers and iced water with our ceremony packages, and we also offer “Getting Ready” packages that can be preordered and delivered to the bridal suite at your preferred time. You may order additional or a la carte food and beverages from our staff, and we will create an invoice for you. This invoice must be paid in full on the day of and cannot be added to your event bill. Wine or champagne may be brought in for a corking fee of $15 per 750ml bottle. If outside beverage is found during your event, it will be confiscated, and you will be subject to a fine.

Can we offer more than one entree to our guests? Yes, there are two different ways to offer your guests options. If you would like each guest to receive 2 proteins/meats, it is called a duet. You pick 2 entrees, and everyone gets the same two on one plate. The second option is to have your guests choose 1 entrée ahead of time. We allow you to offer up to 3 entrees (including vegetarian or vegan). You will need to include this on your response cards with your invitations so that guests can choose their meal when they RSVP.

How will you know which guest ordered which meal? You (the client) are responsible for providing place cards that state which entrée each guest chose. Each guest must have their own individual place card, and the markings must be very obvious. (Please ask us if you would like suggestions on how to differentiate between meals. We have seen lots of fun, creative, themed markings.) As we serve entrees, we will pick up each

guest’s place card and set the meal that their card states at their setting. At the end of the evening, we will set the place cards we collected on the check in table so that guests can save them, if they would like.

After our event, can we leave items at the venue overnight? All personal items that were brought to the venue that you wish to keep must be removed from the property at the end of your event. If you leave items overnight, we will do our best to recover them, however, Lakewood Country Club is not responsible for items left behind at the conclusion of your event. Vendors must also remove their items the evening of the event, unless otherwise arranged with the Private Events department.

Do you allow candles? Yes, we allow candles as long as they are surrounded by a glass holder. We do not allow taper candles. No exceptions.

Who is the day-of coordinator?

You will be responsible to appoint someone to coordinate your rehearsal and ceremony, or ask our Private Events team for referrals for this service. Lakewood Country Club will place guest book, toasting flutes, cake serving set, and table numbers in the room. If you have additional items, you will need to designate someone (a professional coordinator, friend, or family member) to assist you. This includes escort cards, place cards, favors, candy buffets, photo displays, centerpieces, candles, menus, programs, and additional décor.

Who will run our event? Lakewood Country Club has a manager on duty (MOD) at all times. The Food & Beverage Director or the Banquet Captain will be the point of contact throughout the event. They will use the Banquet Event Order that you have approved to operate your event, so it is very important that the information is completely accurate. The Private Events Team will not be present throughout your event.

How much time do we have for the rehearsal? You will have one (1) hour for your ceremony rehearsal. Rehearsals must be scheduled in advance with the Private Events Department during regular office hours (Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 5:00pm) and taking the current event schedule and tee sheet (1st Tee Box) into consideration. Please make sure that your wedding party arrives on time, as it is likely we will have another rehearsal or event scheduled, and we do not want anything to conflict.

Can we hold the Rehearsal Dinner or Bridal Shower at Lakewood Country Club? Yes, we have more intimate spaces available for smaller groups. Since you are hosting your wedding with us, we have special pricing available. Please contact us for more information.

Are we allowed to take photos on the golf course? The couple and the photography team are allowed on the golf course for photos. We do not allow the entire bridal party on the golf course for the safety of the wedding party and the golfers. We will provide you with two (2) golf carts to go out to a couple of specific areas on the golf course. If your photographer is not on our preferred vendor list, they are required to contact us prior to the wedding day so that we can cover the safety precautions they will need to take. In the interest of ensuring that the photography session goes smoothly the day of the wedding, we suggest the photographer visit ahead of time to see the areas he or she may use day of.

Are golf outings available? Yes, we are a public golf course, and we have packages available.