Common Questions

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Hopwood Event Center: Frequently Asked Questions

Do You Need a Minimum Number of People?

Yes, we do. When you are booking a wedding on Saturday, the minimum is 200 people.

Do You Lower the Minimum for a Friday or Sunday Function?

Yes, we do lower the minimum to 175 people.

Do You Give a Discount When Booking on a Friday or Sunday?

Yes, we do provide a discount when booking on a Friday or Sunday.

Does the Event CenterHave a Maximum Capacity?

Yes, the maximum you can fit is 450 comfortably using round tables.

Can We Add Anything to the Decorating?

Yes, you can bring any decorating items to enhance your function.

Can We Bring Our Own Centerpieces?

Yes

Can We Bring Our Own Hors D'oeuvres?

No. The only perishable food permitted is cookies.

Can We Bring Cookies?

Yes

If I'm Having Assigned Seating, Do You Supply the Table Numbers?

Yes, we do supply the table numbers and the stands.

Do You Have a Podium and Microphone?

Yes, but you need to let us know in advance.

Do We Need Security?

No, we will provide the security for the larger weddings on Saturday when there are alcohol and beer being served.

Do You Supply Bartenders?

Yes, we will have two bartenders available for you at an additional price of $200.00 per bartender.

Can We Have a Band or D.J.?

Yes.

Do You Have Champagne Glasses for the Toast for Everyone?

No, but we do supply them for the main bridal table.

If you would like additional glasses, they can be rented for .55 cents each.

Do You Supply Wine Glasses?

No, but they can be rented for .55 cents per glass

When Can We Bring Our Things to the Social Hall for Our Function?

You can bring them the day before your function, unless we have the hall booked for a Friday function. If it is booked, you can bring your things the morning of your function as early as you want. Just let us know in advance what time you will be bringing them.

How Long Do We Have the Social Hall for?

From 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Your bartender must close the bar at 10:30 PM, and the DJ must stop playing at 10:30 PM.

What Methods of Payment Do You Accept?

We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. When paying with a credit card, there is a 3% fee in person and a 5% fee over the phone costs.

When is the Final Count Due?

We need to have your count 14 days prior to the function. 

When Do I Need to Make the Final Payment for My Function?

14 days prior to the function.

Do You Package the Leftovers for a Served Function?

Yes, we package them in foil pans and wrap them with plastic wrap.

Is There Cake Cutting Fee?

We provide cutting and placing your Wedding Cake in your napkins/boxes for the Bridal Dance only.

Cake can be served for dessert at an additional price of $1.00 per serving.

Do You Supply the Box for the Top Layer of Our Wedding Cake?

No, the person making your wedding cake should supply that for you.

Do I Need to Sign a Contract?

Yes

Do You Require a Deposit?

There is a deposit of $1500.00, which is non-refundable.

Do You Serve Alcohol?

Our staff is not permitted to serve alcohol to your guests. However, we can serve champagne to your bridal and family tables.

What Are the Beverages That Are Included With My Wedding Package?

Coffee, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Mt Dew, Gingerale

If I'm Having a Served Buffet for My Wedding, Do You Serve the Bridal Table?

Yes, we do. We also serve up to 2 family tables.

Can I Make Payments on My Function?

Yes, you can send your check to 20 South Morgantown Street, Fairchance, PA 15436. In the footnote of the check, write the date of your catering and whose name the catering is booked in.

How many chairs can you fit at a round table?

Between 6 and 10, and 10 can be very tight.

How many chairs can you set at farm table?

Between 6 and 10.