The Appel Inn Weddings & Events of Country Elegance

www.appelinn.com

(518) 861-6557

Pricing for 2018/ 2019 – Our 35th Year!

Thank you for contacting us at The Appel Inn Gathering Space.

We typically host a single event per day to allow privacy and flexible timing for you and your family and from 20 to 160 guests.

We offer a generous 6 hours of your choice – beginning with ceremony time if getting married on site (Sample time line for ceremony on site – ceremony 5:00 P.M. – guest arrival 4:30 P.M. – ending 11:00 P.M. – huggy byes until @ 11:30 P.M.)

Getting married on site – Bridal Party is welcome to arrive 4 hours before the ceremony for dressing and pre photos.

Rental of The Gathering Space includes tables (we have rounds for 8 and rounds for 10-12 as well as some fun square tables for 8) and white wood chairs. Fruitwood Chivari chairs are available for $5 each and a limited number of Tuscan Tables are available for $75 each.

For ceremonies, we have beautiful vintage pews for your guests under our clear top tent - We also handle the details of orchestrating so you can just sit back – relax and enjoy. Most people do not even feel a rehearsal is needed!

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The Gathering Space is heated, air-conditioned, has ceiling fans, and patio heaters on the deck, is fully handicapped accessible and has multiple-zone theatrical lighting controls to set the ambiance.

What sets us apart from the other venues that work with caterers? We offer highly personalized service – With The Gathering Space you automatically receive planning guidance from Laurie, Master Bridal Consultant ABC, A Gracious Event as well as “day of wedding “ guidance – we want your planning and your special day to be fun and stress free.

Having your ceremony elsewhere; and wish to have A Gracious Event provide unequalled guidance on rehearsals, rehearsal dinners and more? That can be arranged at special pricing for Appel Inn Couples.

Out of town guests? We have an arrangement with the Best Western of Albany, which includes preferred block room rates, a complimentary shuttle, and full breakfast when booking 10 rooms or more. Best Western on Wolf Road. Durham Bus is also available for a fairly modest rate for the day of @ $350.00 Allowing you the flexibility of choosing several local hotels.

When you book you special event you will receive a complete three-ring binder of suggestions for vendors including: florists, musicians, transportation, horse-drawn carriages, DJ’s, photographers, videographers, hair stylists, and much much more.

Pricing† 2018/2019

We generally host a single event per day, allowing privacy and flexibility of timing.

May thru November 14th (Up to six hour Ceremony & Reception with up to 150‡-160 guests)

Friday $4,900.00 Saturday $6,000.00 Sunday $4,000.00*( 5hours )

November 15th thru April 30th (Up to six hour Ceremony & Reception with up to 135 guests)

Friday $4,000.00 Saturday $4,750.00 Sunday§ $3,700 (5 hours)

** Our pricing is all inclusive – venue – setting – seating (inside and out) – tables –beautiful new x back chairs & guidance from beginning to end ** -- We include the month of planning and day of coordination from A Gracious Event.

Ceremony on-site:

Location of your Ceremony –in front of the majestic fireplace during the winter.

It is now here for May – October

******A new Clear Top Tent magical outdoor covered location allowing ceremonies under the stars & in the rain our secluded wooded site complete with gorgeous vintage church pews

& New Private Dressing Suite – A Secluded Building just for you

Ceremony includes seating (Vintage pews for an outdoor chapel feel– full coordination – dressing on site with time for pre-photos.– arranging rehearsal times and anything else that you need to have your day go as you vision.

Adding the Caterers into the pricing:-- Unlike banquet facilities that offer just one chef and options – we offer you 4 different choices of styles and chefs - Our approved Caterers will include in their proposals: China, Silver, Linen, Glassware, Bar supplies, Service Staff and secure an Albany County permit under their Liquor Permit and Insurance.

Please remember – the wonderful advantage to working with our approved caterers is that they can create almost any menu – What is are your favorite foods? Perhaps Mac and Cheese or a six course formal white-glove service Filet Mignon, wedding barbecues, delicious brunches? Our Approved Caterers:

Elegant Touch – Deb (518) 356-5008 Nicole’s Catering – Margaret (518) 436-4952

Lily and the Rose – Kim (518) 587-1953 Albany Seasons Catering (518) 456-8000

Professional - finish cooking on site & well staffed - they love to customize the menu and provide fully insured, and Albany County permitted bar to reflect your taste and budget – would like us to consider an alternative caterer – we can discuss and must approve prior to your contracting – there will be an additional service fee applied above listed prices.

                                                                                                               †  Prices  subject  to  change  until  contracted,  Holidays  are  priced  at  Saturday  listed  prices  ‡  Additional rental items and per-person fees apply when exceeded – Feel free to discuss the options  §  Holiday Sundays and New Years Eve are at Saturday listed prices  

Examples of Price ranges obtained from our Caterers –

Hors d'oeuvre and Dinner @ $50 to $65

Up to 5 hour Bar – @ $20 to $35

Depending on Beer /wine/soda to full premium bars.

Above example Prices are plus tax and services, and inclusive of Albany County permit and Insurance under their Liquor License Insurer – contact the Caterers directly for Proposals.

**** Remember these are estimates – Need help trimming a budget? We are here with ideas to help create your day in your budget. Some budget thoughts – Sunday Brunches – Gorgeous & Delicious – Everyone loves omelet stations & mimosas.

***Catering hours ultimately dictate the venue hours – If you choose less than 6 hours with the caterers – than the venue ends with the catering ending -

Like to secure a date for your day – just give a phone call or email me at laurie@appelinn.com - let me know – send me your full names – address – phone numbers – date – rough guest count and ceremony location I will send you 2 copies of a contract and ring binder full of information – When you receive it – Just mail back a signed copy of the contract with a $1,000.00 retainer and keep a copy –(retainer is applied towards your balance – it is non refundable) - than 50% 6 months from wedding date and final payment 30 days before event.

Weekday Evenings – becoming more and more popular – visit our website for pricing and more ideas. www.appelinn.com (Venue starting at $2950.00) Thursday evenings are becoming more and more popular

Remember, we are here to help with all of your planning needs!

Our boutique at 2261 Western Ave, Guilderland at A Gracious Event / After 25 years of amazing gowns – we are retiring from them ( all at fabulous sales prices right now ). We wish to focus on our Weddings, off site planning, and Our travel planning – Honeymoons are a must for every couple – We are Certified Sandals and Beaches Consultants and Wedding Moon Specialists and are full service Travel Agents. We represent and book other all-inclusive resorts, Cruises and travel service providers – Let us add you to our growing list of satisfied couples we booked honeymoons of their dreams for!

We also have a fabulous line of invitations and gifts – Appel Inn Couples have special pricing for those -

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The Appel Inn is not the right location? – Do not hesitate to visit A Gracious Event and see if there is something else we can help you with. We assist a limited number of weddings a year off site at our preferred venues as well as your Home, Barn or favorite location – Out of the ordinary events at unconventional locations is our off site passion. We also handle the barns at the Altamont Fair Grounds if looking for something more rustic or larger group.

Rethinking the large wedding and would like to consider a Destination Wedding? Do not hesitate to call

Thank you again – Happy Planning – Laurie Beckmann, MWV™, MBC™ (518) 861-6557