Question 1

WHAT IS YOUR VENUE'S CAPACITY?

Accepted Answer

Our maximum capacity is 175 guests in July and August.  In Spring and Fall (due to weather unpredictability) our max capacity is 150. We do love hosting micro weddings too!

Please keep in mind: we highly recommend 150 guests or less for maximum comfort at your reception.

Question 2

DOES YOUR VENUE RENTAL INCLUDE CHAIRS AND TABLES?

Accepted Answer

Our venue  includes chairs and tables for up to 175 guests in July & Aug and up to 150 guests in May, June, Sept & Oct. We do not provide linens, napkins, or glassware.

Question 3

DOES YOUR VENUE INCLUDE SET UP & TEAR DOWN?

Accepted Answer

Our team will help coordinate set up and tear down of tables and chairs, but we ask that couples invite 3-4 of their best buds to assist in the process. For couples that are looking for a more full service experience, we highly recommend hiring a staffing team to take care of set up and tear down as well, we love The Waitstaff Team!(https://thewaitstaffteam.com/)

Question 4

HOW DO I BOOK MY DATE?

Accepted Answer

Dates are reserved on a first come first serve basis. In order to reserve your date, we require a signed rental agreement and a non-refundable deposit equal to one-third (34%) of your venue rental fee. SLE will reserve dates for couples up to 18 months in advance. For dates booked more than 1 year in advance, Springwater Lakes Estate offers a special "Save the Date Agreement". This agreement will lock in your date, but allows for policy and price changes to remain in effect until one-year prior to your date.

Question 5

DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES?

Accepted Answer

Please click here (https://f0cc9350-2e63-485d-85f8-1a1c04d4f52b.usrfiles.com/ugd/f0cc93_689abe67204940b0836f7186743b5b3b.pdf)to view our 2026 Policies and Procedures.(https://f0cc9350-2e63-485d-85f8-1a1c04d4f52b.usrfiles.com/ugd/f0cc93_689abe67204940b0836f7186743b5b3b.pdf)

Question 6

DOES YOUR VENUE HAVE ANY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS?

Accepted Answer

You will need general liability insurance of $1,000,000.  The policy must include host liquor coverage (if you will be serving alcohol at your event) and list Springwater Lakes Estate as an additional insured.  If coverage is not available through your existing renters or homeowners insurance, a single day event policy can be purchased through www.wedsafe.com.  Please submit a copy of the certificate of insurance to Springwater Lakes Estate at least 30 days prior to your event.

Question 7

WHAT IS YOUR POLICY ON ALCOHOL?

Accepted Answer

We allow beer, wine, cider, champagne and hard alcohol when served by a licensed and insured bartender. You may bring your own alcohol. Springwater Lakes Estate does not sell alcohol.  We love to connect couples with our favorite bartenders,(bit.ly/BartendingSLE) so just ask!

Question 8

DO YOU HAVE A BRIDAL SUITE?

Accepted Answer

We do not have a built in bridal suite at Springwater Lakes Estate - We encourage couples in bringing in their own getting ready space, or getting ready off-site before their 12:00PM arrival time at our space for set-up. We recommend a few options that have worked well for brides in the past.
1.) Bring in a mobile bridal suite like stareventtrailers.com (stareventtrailers.com)
2.) Rent a trailer, toy hauler, RV, etc. to bring onsite for the entire day, or
3.) Get ready off-site at a local hotel or Airbnb.

Question 9

DO YOU HAVE DECOR FOR RENT?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Check out our Decor Closet Look Book linked here:

Question 10

WHAT TYPE OF DECOR IS PROHIBITED?

Accepted Answer

Flammable Liquid (a caterer's sterno heat is okay).

Confetti or loose glitter of any size, Rice, Silly String, and Fake Snow, and are all prohibited.

No nails, tacks, or command strips of any kind can be used on our barn's walls.

No sparklers, fireworks, or confetti canons (regardless of if they are “biodegradable”).

Check out our Decor Closet here.(https://32cbf8ac-ae25-482c-a32d-83d1ecb9a699.usrfiles.com/ugd/f0cc93_c2fbf56cf2a9473b88bcb22646ac2ac9.pdf)

Question 11

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

Accepted Answer

In the event of cancellation, Springwater Lake Estate requires written notice. A couple's deposit amounts are non refundable as it reflects the venue owner’s inability to book another event on this date and potentially lose revenue in the event of a cancellation.

Question 12

DOES YOUR VENUE HAVE RESTROOMS ONSITE?

Accepted Answer

Springwater Lakes Estate offers two flush restrooms with running water for guest use. Our restrooms are located right by the parking area, just a short walk (approx. 100 yds) from the barn.

Question 13

DO YOU PROVIDE DAY OF COORDINATION SERVICES?

Accepted Answer

Springwater Lakes Estate is happy to offer Day of Coordination services for our clients (based on availability) for full day coordination coverage at an additional charge. Our team will work with you to build and execute your perfect wedding day timeline. We'll meet with you for a final walkthrough 2-8 weeks prior to your event, coordinate your 1-hr ceremony rehearsal and be right along side you your entire wedding day, we stay until tear down is complete. Contact us (javascript:void(0))for our current fees.

Question 14

CAN I HOST A CEREMONY REHEARSAL AT YOUR VENUE?

Accepted Answer

Springwater Lakes Estate offers couples the opportunity to host a 1-hour ceremony rehearsal prior to their wedding on location at SLE. For weekend weddings, this rehearsal time is included in the venue rental fee. For weekend weddings (Fri/Sat/Sun) rehearsals take place on the Thursday before the big day.

Question 15

MY GUESTS ARE TRAVELING, IS THEIR LODGING NEARBY?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We recommend the following accommodations:

Question 16

CAN I CHOOSE MY OWN CATERER?

Accepted Answer

Of course. You are more than welcome to bring in your own caterer as long as they are full service – we do not have ANY external vendor fees. Check out our 2023 Policies and Procedures (https://f0cc9350-2e63-485d-85f8-1a1c04d4f52b.usrfiles.com/ugd/f0cc93_689abe67204940b0836f7186743b5b3b.pdf)to see if your favorite caterer will mesh well with our venue. We have a small refrigerator and ice machine onsite for caterer use.  Please note that SLE does not provide any in-house catering services, i.e. cake cutting, bussing tables, hauling trash and recycling, etc.

Question 17

DOES YOUR VENUE ALLOW FOOD TRUCKS/MOBILE BARS?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We love having food trucks, bar trailers, mobile ice cream/cookie stations, etc. at our venue. Please keep in mind that we do require that all trailers be self-sufficient. Springwater Lakes Estate does not provide water or power hook ups.

Question 18

DOES YOUR BARN HAVE HEAT OR A/C?

Accepted Answer

The barn at Springwater Lakes Estate is not climate controlled, therefore we only host events May thru October. When it gets a bit chilly, couples rent propane patio heaters to provide radiant heat for their guests. When it gets a bit warm, we open up the big barn doors (all 13 of them) and let the breeze in!

Question 19

WHAT ABOUT COVID?

Accepted Answer

Springwater Lakes Estate will follow Clackamas County Guidelines in accordance with event size restrictions. In the event that lockdown restrictions for event sizes drop below 50 persons, Springwater Lakes Estates offers couples the opportunity to reschedule their event date to another available day within the following venue calendar year with no fee. 
Springwater Lakes Estate is a faith institution welcoming couples of all religion, spiritual, secular, etc. backgrounds.  Springwater Lakes Estates offers in-house officiant services (based on availability). Our ordained minister is certified through the Univeral Life Church Ministry.(undefined)

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