1812 Hitching Post at Cedarridge

1812 Hitching Post

Platinum Package

This wedding package contains the best of everything available at the 1812 Hitching Post for the ultimate wedding ceremony and reception experience. Below is a description of all that can be included. Click here for a timetable/ typical order of events.

Planning

Platinum Weddings

With the platinum package, Your wedding coodinator will work with you to design and execute every component of your wedding so no detail is overlooked. We have checklists and information to help make your day go smoothly. You deal only with Wendy; no need to hassle and coordinate vendors. You may mail or email any ideas for us to follow for your decor, cake, and bouquets.

Full designer consultation services are included for a customized ceremony and reception decor. You'll have a wedding like none other!

Engagement Photos

Engagement photos of the two of you may be taken on location at the 1812 Hitching Post. Studio portraits and locations other than the 1812 Hitching Post are available.

Bridal Portrait

Bridal portraits may be done on location at the 1812 Hitching Post or with our portable studio.

You may also choose to have a custom pencil drawing done by artist, Geoffrey Waldron, either before your wedding or afterward from a favorite photo.

Rehearsal

Danielle's North Carolina rehearsal

Your rehearsal is included with optional photographic and video coverage. We schedule your rehearsal at your convenience - typically the Friday evening before your wedding. Your wedding coordinator will walk everyone through their placements and responsibilities of the upcoming wedding.

Platinum weddings include microphone recording of the ceremony and live music support as well as full sound system and professional recorded sound delivery. Casual rehearsal dinners are available.

Prelude -
before the ceremony

There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the 2nd floor for the bride and her wedding party to use for dressing before the wedding. The massive bridal suite spans the front of the house and has a full balcony. We have steamers, irons, pins, scissors, and everything you might need last minute so you can look your best. You'll be served drinks while you wait and there is a smoking area. We encourage you to allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours before the wedding for dressing and plenty of time for photos.

The groom and groomsmen have their own dressing area on the first floor with bathroom. The rest of the first floor is open as your guests arrive and mingle to your pre-chosen prelude music. Gifts can be left in the reception area and beverages are served to arriving guests, if you wish.

Your family and friends will want to greet you both while we get plenty of photo and video coverage.

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony

This is the moment about which your event pivots. We take your ceremony and commitment to each other very seriously and will help you plan a ceremony with decor that suits your family style.

Grandmothers and mothers are seated. After the groom is at the alter, the bride will descend the stairs and go out the front door and down the aisle for an outdoor ceremony under the shade of the massive oak trees (Ceremony site may vary upon preference). Everyone stands as you make the turn onto the lawn. You'll say your vows, exchange rings, and share your first married kiss surrounded by nature and those you love.

Receiving Line;
Formal Photos; Announcements

After your ceremony, you two will promenade up the brick walkway. We gather you, your wedding party, and all your guests on the front lawn for a photo from the balcony above. It's a great shot of everyone at your wedding. You'll have a receiving line followed by formal photos. Your guests make themselves at home in the reception area while hors d'oeuvres are passed and the beverage/bar area is fully opened. After photos of just the two of you, the dress will be bustled for the reception.

Reception

Reception table

Dancing

You walk in to the DJ's announcement and have your first dance. The two of you will then lead off your buffet. After you've had a bite, you can continue to visit with your guests or have additional photos of just the two of you while everyone else is busy eating. We follow that with your father/daughter dance and other formal dances and then cut the cake and have toasts. You'll then have open dancing followed by your bouquet toss and garter throw. Most couples leave to a send-off of bubbles or sparklers.

Sunset at the Hitching Post

Our platinum package is available for up to 200 guests (250 for receptions only).

Your package includes all of the following:

Unlimited time on your wedding day - no other wedding will be scheduled that day
Up to six hours of dedicated service time with full staff/photography/DJ coverage.
Bride's suite of three dressing rooms before event with adjoining private bathrooms – use of steamer, iron, etc. if needed
Groom's room for Groom and Groomsmen with adjoining private bath
Ceremony on lawn with flowered arbor and set-up and use of any decor we own on your behalf (silk flowers, live greenery or garden flowers, tulle, lights, bows, shepherd's hooks, candles, etc.)
Ceremony seating
Interdenominational Christian Officiant, if desired
Microphone and amplified sound system for ceremony
Support for live musicians (microphone, sound board, rehearsal time, cables, etc.)
Personalized ceremony music choices
Vows personalized as desired
Rehearsal Friday evening
Any needed ceremony tables (such as unity candle stand, program table, etc.
Decorated wedding cake - may choose custom design
Cake table with and all needed utensils
Cake cutting with use of our servers (or may bring your own) and cake serving
Box for anniversary tier of cake
Set-up and use of dining tables with full-length ivory tablecloths
Use of colored overlays, if desired (choose from dozens of colors)
Custom dining table centerpieces (created to coordinate with your wedding theme and colors from our existing collection)
Buffet set-up and clean-up; use of silver and crystal service
Full set-up and clean-up of your ceremony and reception
Bubbles or sparklers to blow toward couple when leaving
Party planning assistance – advice and assistance with all aspects of your wedding via emails, phone calls, and/or visits
Romantic outdoor lighting; tiki torches, twinkle lights, and coach lights
Outdoor dining tents (two 20 x 20)
Coordination of bridal flowers, ceremony decorations, and reception decor
China plates, linen napkins, bar glassware
Choice of four of our specialty hors d’oeuvres – make choice at private tasting
Three meat entrees such as: grilled chicken satay, pulled pork shoulder with dipping sauces, and beef tenderloin carving station
Fresh fruit, vegetable, & cheese display
Choice of four sides (salad bar, pasta salad, penne pasta, cucumber salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, etc.)
Rolls and/or garlic bread
Chocolate fountain with dipping items and mini cheesecakes
Beverage station with punch or lemonade, tea, water, and coffee
Bartenders, bar tent, and bar set-up (including ice, cups, and cut fruit). Liability insurance coverage. Couple provides alcohol
Party lights & candles under tent
High staff to guest ratio - you'll be pampered!

Also Includes:

Two dedicated photographers
Custom designed 20 page 10 x 10 hard cover photo album
20 mini albums to give as gifts to your bridesmaids and groomsmen or other important people
Natural light bridal portrait shoot and/or engagement portrait session
$500 gift certificate for use toward bridal portrait/engagement portrait prints
All wedding photos on CD for self printing

The complete Platinum package with custom decor services, catering, custom cake, bartender, DJ, tents, party planning, and more is priced as follows:

50 guests - $8,800 (one tent)
60 guests - $9,300 (one tent)
80 guests - $10,600 (two tents)
100 guests - $11,500 (two tents)
120 guests - $12,600 (two tents)
150 guests - $14,400 (two tents)
200 guests - $16,800 (two tents)

What isn't included? Just your formalwear and accessories, attendant gifts, fresh flowers, video, invitations & other stationary, wedding license, and rings. We can add-on flowers and video and help you with coordination of other wedding elements. Your wedding will be truly magical!

This is an amazing wedding package. Please request a custom quote if all services included above are not desired.