Our FAQS

Below you’ll find answers to our most frequently asked questions. Please review these details, as they may address any questions or concerns you have.

Venue FAQS

  • To reserve your date, you must pay a deposit equal to 25% of the price of the package you are selecting.

  • Your final balance is due 30 days prior to the event date.

  • 30 - 5 foot 60" Round tables

    10 - 30" Round cocktail tables

    4 - 8 foot Farmhouse tables

    4 - 6 Foot Farmhouse tables

  • We do allow open flames aka candles as long as they are in a vase or cylinder.

    We allow cold sparks to be run outside as long as they are ran by a licensed vendor. We do NOT allow cold sparks inside the venue.

    Sparklers ARE allowed outside of the venue. Sparklers need to be kept at 12 inches. We do NOT allow sparklers inside the venue.

  • Prep kitchen includes:

    Large stand up freezer (We do NOT provide ice), Large refrigerator, Large stand up warmer with trays, stainless steel prep tables and sink area.

  • If it rains on the day of your event, we will ask if you prefer to still hold your ceremony outside or if you would want to do a room flip inside the reception hall. Depending on what you prefer, the venue staff will set up your ceremony how you please.

  • No! If you are wanting the clear open roof inside of the glass house, we suggest inquiring for a date between November-February. Our packages are set for the months you receive the clear open roof, slightly open roof, and no open roof. Towards the beginning of March we put up a sun blocker as we enter into the hotter months due to the glass house being a full greenhouse. The sun blockers will be up inside of the glass house from March to the end of April. From May-October, the roof will be completely closed off and no sky viewing is seen. We recommend booking through November-February if you are wanting the open roof look.

  • Yes! A $500 Damage Deposit (or credit card authorization) will be collected as part of all event payments two weeks prior to event date and must be paid with credit card. The Damage Deposit may be increased at the venues discretion based upon the nature of the event or market conditions.

    Following the rental period, venue staff will check the premises for damages or excessive cleaning requirements. If repairs or replacement, cleaning, or other charges resulting from the event exceed the amount of the Damage Deposit, Client will be financially responsible for the additional costs.

    Assuming no damages or other charges were incurred, and after deducting any applicable credit or debit card processing fees, the full deposit or any remaining balance will be refunded to you within fifteen business days of the Event.

    If damage does occur an invoice will be provided to the Client within 7-10 business days of the event and the credit card on file will be charged upon digital receipt of invoice.

  • Yes! We have overnight suites that can be added to your package for an additional cost. The overnight suites can only be booked based on availability. Each overnight suite costs $250.00 a room. There are 4 rooms available for booking. Our overnight suites can hold up to 10 people.

  • No smoking in the bridal suite, groom suite, barn, or venue area. There is a designated smoking area outside that allows smoking.

  • Yes! We require you to use our security company we work with. We will send you the information on the security our venue works with and you will book your own security through them for your event.

    Security must remain on property for one hour after the guest leave at the conclusion of your event.  This one hour is for vendors and all those responsible for removing any and all items not belonging to the venue

  • No! All belongings must be OFF property at the end of your package hours which is midnight for weekends or 11pm for weekdays. If your event ends at 11pm, clean up would be from 11pm to midnight which means ALL belongings must be off the property, out of the barn, and out of the venue by midnight. If your event ends at 10pm, clean up would be from 10pm to 11pm which means ALL belongings must be off the property, out of the barn, and out of the venue by 11pm. We do not allow any decorations, items, cars, belongings, etc. to be left overnight. If items are left, a fee will be charged.

  • We need a final headcount of how many guests will be at your event 3 days out from your event. This ensures enough time for our staff to know how many tables and chairs will be needed for your event.

  • Yes fireworks are allowed as long as all proper county permits are secured. It is the clients responsibility to obtain all permits that are required by county and state. Fireworks are NOT allowed inside the venue.

  • Yes we have a list of rentals available for you to see when you book with us!

  • No! All vehicles have to be off the property at the conclusion of your event. You will be charged a fee for all vehicles that were left on property after your event is over. If your event is over at 11pm and clean up is from 11pm to 12am, ALL vehicles must be off property at 12am to avoid being charged a fee. If your event is over at 10pm and clean up is from 10pm to 11pm, ALL vehicles must be off property at 11pm to avoid being charged a fee.

  • Yes! We have ramps for handicap individuals and we have a handicap accessible bathroom.

  • Yes! We require every client to purchase wedding liability insurance to cover you and your guests on your special day.

  • Yes we allow all DJS, bands, or mariachis.

    We do NOT allow any kind of subwoofer.

    An 85 dB limit is STRICTLY enforced at all times. If any musician including DJ, Band, Mariachi, or any music of sorts goes over 85 dB, a fee will be charged.

    Kaufman County has issued a new sound ordinance where all events must end by 11pm on weekends and 10pm on weekdays. We are now following this new ordinance.

  • We need your floor plan submitted/sent to us 3 days prior to your event. This ensures our venue staff has enough time to set up your floor plan the way you have requested.

  • Your event has to end by 11 pm on weekends and 10pm on weekdays. The start time can began at any point, as long as it stays within 8am to midnight for weekends or 8am to 11pm for weekdays. No matter the package you book, the one hour of clean up has to be implemented into the hours of 8am-midnight for weekends or 8am-11pm for weekdays.

    *IMPORTANT NOTE: Your one hour of clean up has to be implemented at the latest time of 11pm-midnight on weekends and at the latest time of 10pm-11pm on weekdays. If all belongings, items, and vendors are not off the property at midnight on weekends and 11pm on weekdays, then an overtime fee will be charged.

  • We have three wedding packages The Leigh, The Brie, and The Lain. The prices vary depending on the season you book the venue. The season you book depends on if the glass house roof is fully open, slightly open, or completely closed. Fill out this form here to inquire.

    Click here to view our wedding packages!

  • The venue can accommodate up to 280 people for a seated reception.

  • Yes! We have plenty of onsite parking for guests and designated vendor/wedding party parking.

  • The pews can only seat 210 people. We do have extra chairs we can bring out to the ceremony site if more than 210 people are on site.

  • Once you fill out an inquiry and we get in contact with you, you will be able to choose your date and time for a venue tour through our venue tour calendar.

    If you are a vendor wanting to see the venue, please fill out an inquiry as well and we will send your our vendor tour calendar for you to be able to book your own date and time for your tour!

  • Please click here to see all of our open weekend dates that are available for 2026.

    We are currently booking for select dates left in 2026 and beyond.

    If you are interested in a weekday, please contact delanie@thedelanie.com and send us the date and month you desire.

  • If you are a booked bride, please get in contact with us to schedule your walkthrough 30 days out from you wedding/event.

    During this time you will also “Bury the bottle.” For more information about “Bury the bottle,” click the link here.

  • Yes! We require all booked brides to work with a wedding planner or day of coordinator. You may chose your own; however, if you do not have an assigned planner/coordinator for your event day by 30 days prior to your event, you will be assigned a coordinator through the venue at an additional fee. This fee will be added to your final payment.

  • Yes! All candles must be placed in a hurricane vase or cylinder.

  • Per the Kaufman County sound ordinance, all weekend events must end at 11pm meaning all music, bands, DJs, must end at 11pm. We also enforce a decibel of no more than 85 dB. If the 85 dB limit is exceeded, a fee will be charged. Please note, sub woofers of any kind are NOT allowed.

  • Our next venue showcase will be in the Fall of 2026.

    If you are a vendor and want to participate in the showcase, please email delanie@thedelanie.com and we will get back to you.

  • Yes! All packages include a one hour ONLY rehearsal that can be scheduled the week prior to your booked event. If you exceed the hour, you will be charged an overtime fee.

  • All vendor/rental arrivals must be included in your allotted time frame that you have booked with the venue. This means drop off and pick up of items must be scheduled within the allotted hours of 10am-midnight for weekends or 10am-11pm for weekdays. For example, if your event ends at 11pm all rental items MUST be removed by midnight. If you have a weekday event, all rental items MUST be removed by 11pm.

  • Yes! If guests need to use UBER or LYFT, the venue location is approved for drop off or pick up.

  • You can decorate the arch structure on the ceremony site; however, we ask decor not be placed any higher than a standard ladders reach which is about 6-8ft high.

  • We do NOT allow loose glitter, confetti, can sprays, or crepe paper.

    Sparklers, fireworks or cold sparks are NOT allowed inside the venue.

    Sparklers ARE allowed outside of the venue. Sparklers need to be kept at 12 inches. We do NOT allow sparklers inside the venue.

    Fireworks ARE allowed outside of the venue as long as all proper county permits are secured. It is the clients responsibility to obtain all permits that are required by county and state. We do NOT allow fireworks inside the venue.

    Cold sparks ARE allowed outside of the venue as long as they are ran by a licensed vendor. We do NOT allow cold sparks inside the venue.

    If you are wondering if the venue allows a certain item you may have in mind, please reach out and ask.

    Any item that is not approved by the venue can NOT be used.

  • You’ll receive a Google Form at least 30 days before your event. This google form is to ensure we have all of the information regarding your event so that the venue and venue staff are prepared to make your day run smoothly!

    • If the form is NOT completed in its ENTIRETY and required insurance/copies of TABC licenses are NOT provided/submitted, we can NOT proceed with the event.

    • Vendors who are NOT listed on the form will NOT be granted access to the property. This includes all bands (including mariachi) and all DJs. A DJ is anyone who sets up speakers/sound/lighting and remains to run the event.

    • List EVERY vendor who will enter the property (set-up, service, cooking, entertainment, etc.).

    • Upload proof of insurance for ALL vendors who are cooking on site or providing services on site during your booked event.

    • Add ALL bartenders to the Google Form.

  • Yes, we provide white or black linens for all tables in our packages. You are welcome to bring in your own if you want another color or if you want to use your own linens.

  • Yes, we do allow outside vendors and alcohol. All vendors and bartenders must be licensed (TABC) and insured.

    You can bring in your own alcohol, but you have to have a licensed (TABC) and insured bartender serve the alcohol.

    The only vendor we require you to work with is our security.

  • We will provide staff for set up of tables/chairs and take down of tables/chairs.

  • Bury the Bottle is a southern tradition! You will be gifted a bottle, normally bourbon, thirty days before your ceremony where you will come out to the venue and join us in the Tipsy Garden! You will dig a hole together and bury the bottle upside down. This is a wish for good luck and no rain on your wedding day!

    At your one hour rehearsal, you dig up the bottle and then it can be opened and shared with family, friends, and your wedding party!

    Please click here to learn for information about “burying the bottle.”

  • Yes! We are an open vendor venue; however, they must be licensed and insured, TABC certified, etc. The only vendor we require you to work with is our security. 

  • The venue does allow certain animals.

    Please contact delanie@thedelanie.com with questions regarding this.

  • The hours in all of our packages is 8am-midnight; therefore, the time you want to start your event/decorating is up to you as long as you stay between the time of 8am-midnight on your day for weekend dates and 8am-11pm on your day for weekday dates.

  • If your event concludes at the latest time of 11pm for weekend dates, clean up would then be from 11pm to 12 am. If your event concludes at the latest time of 10pm for weekday dates, clean up would then be from 10pm to 11pm. We require you to remove all items, decorations, and belongings from the venue and the barn as well as bagging up all of the trash by end of your clean up time of 11pm for weekday dates or 12am for weekend dates.

    If you are bringing in your own alcohol, please note that any remaining alcohol will need to be removed by someone who is capable of transporting the alcohol safely off of the property.

    Any rental items from the venue should remain on property.

    A fee will be charged for any items left on the property after your event that are not part of the venue.

    A fee will be charged for any overtime past 12am that you, vendors, items, and belongings are still on the property for weekend dates. A fee will be charged for any overtime past 11pm that you, vendors, items, and belongings are still on the property for weekday dates.

    A few will be charged for any damage to venue rental items, venue decor, or any part of venue property.

  • Each table can hold up to 10 chairs. You can put as many chairs as you want at each table, but the max each table can seat is 10 chairs.

  • No the dance floor does not come with your package. The dance floor can be rented.

  • Yes! Check out our preferred vendor list by clicking the link here.

  • You are allowed to move anything that comes with your package anywhere you would like inside the venue. The only thing that you can not move around inside the glass house is the big bar.

  • No! We make sure that no other events interfere with your event. We want your day to be yours!!

  • Yes any greenery hanging at the top of the glass house that comes with the venue can come down.

  • The Delanie recommends all couples to purchase day-of event insurance for their wedding day. To make this process simple and stress-free, we’ve partnered with BriteCo, so there’s no need to search for coverage on your own. Couples who need day-of insurance can use the link here to receive 5% off their insurance premium.

  • You can bring up to 4 people on your tour. For example, if you are the client booking your tour, you can bring 4 other people with you.

    If you show up to your tour with more than 4 people, we will not be able to continue your tour.

Vendor FAQS

  • Please book a tour using our vendor tour calendar by clicking here.

  • Yes! The prep kitchen includes:

    Large stand up freezer, Large ice chest (We do NOT provide ice), Large refrigerator, Large stand up warmer with trays, stainless steel prep tables and sink area.

    The prep kitchen is used for preparing food only!

    We do NOT have an ice machine. Any ice you bring in can be stored in the large stand up freezer in the prep kitchen area.

    Please follow all rules in the prep kitchen area and clean up all of your belongings at the conclusion of the event.

  • The standing white arch at the ceremony site, the entire frame is 20ft by 6in. The small inside arch is 10ft by 8in.

    The ceremony platform area is 30ft by 10ft.

  • The pews can only seat 210 people. We do have extra chairs we can bring out to the ceremony site if more than 210 people need a seat.

  • Decor can be hung; however, you must get approval from the venue.

  • Yes! Florals can be hung on the arch; however, we ask florals to not be placed any higher than a standard ladders reach which is about 6-8ft high.

    Please remember it is your responsibility to remove any florals that are hung on the arch at the conclusion of the event. If any items are left after the conclusion of your event, a fee will be charged.

  • Dimensions of the squares on the big bar for vinyl attachment is 33in by 29 in.

    33in across and 29in up and down!

  • On each side of the ceremony aisle there are 10 pews. So 20 pews in total are at the ceremony site.

  • To become a preferred vendor, please email delanie@thedelanie.com with your inquiry and we will get back to you.

  • The ceremony aisle is 10ft wide and 70ft long.

  • To become a vendor at our showcase, please email delanie@thedelanie.com with your inquiry and we will get back to you.

  • No! We do not include a sound system and we do not include microphones.

  • 30 - 5 foot 60" Round tables

    10 - 30" Round cocktail tables

    4 - 8 foot Farmhouse tables

    4 - 6 Foot Farmhouse tables

  • The black and white checkered floor, is 20ft by 20ft.

    The solid white dance floor is 16ft by 16ft.

    The solid black dance floor is 16ft by 16ft.

    The LED dance floor is 16ft by 16ft.

Wedding Day FAQS

  • If you do not have an assigned planner/coordinator for your event day by 30 days prior to your event, you will be assigned a coordinator through the venue at an additional fee. This fee will be added to your final payment.

  • All items, belongings, and food/drinks must be out of the barn by the end of your event. If your event ends at latest time of 11pm for weekend dates and clean up is from 11pm to 12am, the barn must be fully cleaned by 12am. If your event ends at latest time of 10pm for weekday dates and clean up is from 10pm to 11pm, the barn must be fully cleaned by 11pm.

    You will be charged a fee for any items left in the barn after your event has concluded.

  • Check in is at 3pm the day before your event. Check out is at 11pm the next day.

    Only the 10 registered overnight guests (if you booked this add-on) may remain on property. The overnight space accommodates 10 guests ONLY.

  • Yes alcohol can be brought into the bridal suite and grooms suite; however, anything brought into the bridal suite, grooms suite, and barn MUST remain in these areas. Alcohol can NOT be transferred from the bridal suite, grooms suite, or barn and into the venue.

    Alcohol CAN NOT be removed from the venue and transported to the overnight/barn area.

  • Yes! If vehicles are left on property after the end of your event or if they are left overnight, a parking fee will be charged.

  • Yes you can bring food into the bridal suite and groom suite as long as all trash, food, drinks, and cans are thrown away and removed from the bridal suite and groom suite at the conclusion of your event.

  • No! We do not provide ice, but we do have a freezer for you to use for your bags of ice that you bring in.

  • Yes! We provide fishing rods in the grooms suite for all to use!

  • A fee of $500 dollars will be taken at the discretion of any items left on the property that our venue staff has to clean up, clean up of items there were prohibited on property, or any time past midnight that you took to remove any items, belongings, and people of of the property.

  • The bar has to shut down 30-45 minutes before the end of your event. For example, if your event ends at the latest time of 11pm and clean up is from 11pm to 12am, the bar has to shut down between 10:15pm-10:30pm. If your bar service has not shut down and stopped serving alcohol, security will shut the bar service down.

    • Only the 10 registered overnight guests (if you booked this add-on) may remain on property. The overnight space accommodates 10 guests ONLY.

    • Check in is 3:00 pm unless discussed differently.

    • Check out is 11pm the next day

    • Leave all used towels in bathroom showers.

    • Sheets, blankets and bedding can stay on beds.

    • Please place all trash in large black trash can with lid.

    • Remove all personal food from refrigerator and bar area.

    • Place all used dishes in sink area in outside bar.

  • Yes! Trash needs to be placed into the large dumpster located behind the bathrooms, near the vendor unloading area.

    Make sure all trash and waste are removed from all areas of the venue at the conclusion of you event, including:

    o   Ceremony site

    o   Reception hall

    o   Cocktail area

    o   Venue kitchen

    o   Barn including bridal suite and groom suite    

    As your event concludes at the latest time of 10pm on weekday dates and clean up is from 10pm to 11pm, we require you to remove all items, decorations, and belongings from the venue and the barn as well as bagging up all of the trash by end of your clean up time aka 11pm. As your event concludes at the latest time of 11pm on weekend dates and clean up is from 11pm to midnight, we require you to remove all items, decorations, and belongings from the venue and the barn as well as bagging up all of the trash by end of your clean up time aka midnight.

    You will be charged a fee for any time you go past 11pm for weekday dates and anytime past midnight for weekend dates.

  • You get access to the venue starting at 8am and your event has to end by the latest time of 11pm for weekday dates in order to start your clean up from 10pm to 11pm and at the latest time of midnight for weekend dates in order to start your clean up from 11pm to midnight. This means your one hour clean up would began at 10pm for weekday dates and all items, belongings, vendors, and people would need to be off the property at 11pm. Your one hour clean up would began at the latest time of 11pm for weekend dates and all items, belongings, vendors, and people would need to be off the property at midnight.

    You will be charged a fee for any time you go past 11pm for weekday dates and anytime after midnight for weekend dates.

  • If your event concludes at the latest time of 11pm for weekend dates, clean up would then be from 11pm to 12 am. If your event concludes at the latest time of 10pm for weekday dates, clean up would then be from 10pm to 11pm. We require you to remove all items, decorations, and belongings from the venue and the barn as well as bagging up all of the trash by end of your clean up time of 11pm for weekday dates or 12am for weekend dates.

    If you are bringing in your own alcohol, please note that any remaining alcohol will need to be removed by someone who is capable of transporting the alcohol safely off of the property.

    Any rental items from the venue should remain on property.

    A fee will be charged for any items left on the property after your event that are not part of the venue.

    A fee will be charged for any overtime past 12am that you, vendors, items, and belongings are still on the property for weekend dates. A fee will be charged for any overtime past 11pm that you, vendors, items, and belongings are still on the property for weekday dates.

    A few will be charged for any damage to venue rental items, venue decor, or any part of venue property.

  • As your event ends at the latest time of 10pm on weekday dates and clean up is from 10pm to 11pm, all guests need to be off of the property and out of the venue by 10pm and all vendors need to be out of the venue and off the property by 11pm.

    As your event ends at the latest time of 11pm on weekend dates and clean up is from 11pm to 12am, all guests need to be off of the property and out of the venue by 11pm and all vendors need to be out of the venue and off the property by 12am.

    You will be charged a fee for any time you go past 11pm for weekday dates and any time past midnight for weekend dates.

  • No all decorations and items have to be out of the venue and the barn at the end of your event. For example, if your event ends at the latest time of 10pm for weekday dates, your clean up time is from 10pm to 11pm. If your event ends at the latest time of 11pm for weekend dates, your clean up time is from 11pm to midnight. All decorations and items have to be out of the venue and barn by 11pm for weekday dates and midnight for weekend dates.

    You will be charged a fee for any time you go past 11pm for weekday dates and any time past midnight for weekend dates.

    We do not allow any decorations, items, cars, belongings, etc. to be left overnight. If items are left, a fee will be charged.

  • Yes! A $500 Damage Deposit (or credit card authorization) will be collected as part of all event payments two weeks prior to event date and must be paid with credit card. The Damage Deposit may be increased at the venues discretion based upon the nature of the event or market conditions.

    Following the rental period, venue staff will check the premises for damages or excessive cleaning requirements. If repairs or replacement, cleaning, or other charges resulting from the event exceed the amount of the Damage Deposit, Client will be financially responsible for the additional costs.

    Assuming no damages or other charges were incurred, and after deducting any applicable credit or debit card processing fees, the full deposit or any remaining balance will be refunded to you within fifteen business days of the Event.

    If damage does occur an invoice will be provided to the Client within 7-10 business days of the event and the credit card on file will be charged upon digital receipt of invoice.

  • Yes! If your event goes against our contract, payments are not fulfilled, insurance has not been sent in 30 days prior to your event, or if your event has become dangerous/cops have shown up, your event will be shut down or will not happen.