How many guests can Melrose Abbey hold?

We recommend our clients limit invites to 200 guests to leave room for a dance floor and ample space to move around.

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Does Melrose Abbey require a Wedding Coordinator or Planner? 

Yes, we require a professional wedding planner or day-of coordinator for all weddings at Melrose Abbey. Planners must be insured and provide Melrose Abbey with a COI naming us as additionally insured to be approved. If you do not have a professional coordinator/planner, we have several in-house recommendations that provide a discounted rate for our clients.

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What are the clean-up requirements after an event at Melrose Abbey?

We take care of all of the cleaning included your venue rental. 

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Does Melrose Abbey have wifi?

Yes, we have wifi available! Reach out to your venue contact while onsite for access! 

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Does Melrose Abbey offer lodging onsite?

Yes, We have 4 hotel suites with luxury accomodations for up to 25 overnight guests. Need to sleep more than that? No worries! We have countless hotels just minutes away for the rest of your guests to utilize!​

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Does Melrose Abbey have onsite parking?

No. There is ample street within 1 block of the venue. Also, we do have a nearby parking lot that is available for private rental should you desire to book that. 

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Is Melrose Abbey ADA compliant?

Yes! Our facility is ADA compliant and accessible for all guests with a chair lift between to both event floors and street level. Also, one of the hotel suites is on the main level & designed for ADA accommodation.

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What is the rental fee?

Please click HERE for our wedding pricing and contact us for a custom quote on your other special events! 

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How do I reserve Melrose Abbey for my event?

To reserve your date you will need to fill out a contract with us and make a 50% down payment of the rental fee. Bookings are done online after a tour, and we accept payments via credit card or bank draft & by cash, check, or money order. We take the remaining balance including bar package and add-ons split into no-less than (2) payments between your booking date and final walkthrough.

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Does Melrose Abbey require a damage deposit?

In lieu of a damage deposit or credit card on file, all events at Melrose Abbey are required to purchase event insurance via our partner Event Helper.  (These policies vary in price based on your guest count but are usually less than $150).

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Do I need to schedule a tour or can I just stop by?

Tours are by appointment only. We would love to show you the venue and discuss the details of your event. To schedule a tour click HERE. You can also reach out for questions via phone, email, or by filling out the contact form HERE.

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How many hours do I get for my event?

You will get use of Melrose Abbey for from 9am - 11pm CST during all wedding rentals, or based on the hours you have paid for with hourly rentals. This time includes hours for set-up, & the event. Additional requests will be handled on a case by case basis, based on availability. 

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Can I use any vendors I like?

Yes, you are able to bring in any vendor you would like. They do need to be approved by our staff and the caterers must be licensed and insured with documents on file in our office. We do have a very robust preferred vendor list available for clients as well to help ease the planning process!

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What is your alcohol policy?

If you are wanting to serve alcohol at your event you must use one of Melrose Abbey's bar packages found HERE. 

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Can I come early to decorate?

You are allowed access to the building when your contracted time starts. When your time block begins, we will have your tables set so you can begin decorating them. If you need to come onsite the day before for any reason, you will need to purchase additional hours based on venue availability. 30-45 days before your event, if we are not booked, we will allow you an hourly rental, for a fee. Please plan accordingly.

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Will Melrose Abbey staff help set-up or tear down decor?

We do not offer any decorating services at this time, you will be responsible for that. However, we do highly recommend discussing this with your wedding coordinator as this is typically something they would handle.

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Do you provide tables and chairs?

Yes, we have enough tables for 200 seated guests (including the wedding party), plus a few extra for the DJ, Cake Table, Buffet, etc. Our round tables seat 10 guests comfortably & we have 200 gold chiavari chairs available for your use.

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Do you provide linens, tableware, etc. ?

Melrose Abbey does not have tableware or place settings, these are typically provided by your caterer. We will handle all of your glassware for bar service, and can also provide high-end scuba linens & napkins in-house for a discounted rate through our partner vendor Shinneman & Co. We will handle the quantities, order, delivery & return of these for you and will discuss the details at your final walkthrough with us.

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Am I able to have my rehearsal there?

All wedding bookings will receive 1 complimentary hour for rehearsal. You are able to inquire about venue availability at your final walkthrough (30-45 days before your event) and utilize the entire facility the night before, or another day that week, for one hour. Additional hours may be added at an hourly rate. Scheduling will be determined based on other events booked at the time of your final walkthrough.

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Do we have to set up our own chairs and tables or take them down?

Of course not! We are a full service venue, so when you arrive, the initial setup of tables and chairs will be done. If any transitioning of the room during the ceremony or reception is needed, we will take care of that flip for you for no additional cost. We also handle the full tear-down, clean-up, & all trash service for you.