Make Your Dream Wedding a Reality
Congratulations on your recent engagement…
Start your forever amongst the aspen trees, surrounded by beauty with our private ceremony location being the perfect place to say your I-Do’s. With endless photo opportunities, it is a venue for the adventurous.
We offer all-inclusive wedding packages, planning services, catering and rentals. The resort boasts 28 beautifully furnished mountain cabins, 3 lodges, a general store, horseback riding and boat rentals. Extend your special day into a wonderful and memorable weekend getaway for all of your family and friends.
We understand that perfection is important on your special day, you can rely on the creativity of our chef and experienced wedding planners to put your mind at ease. Leave the details to us while you enjoy every moment! The stunning surroundings, understated elegance and exclusive setting will make this day memorable.
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FAQ
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What is the capacity for the Wedding Tent? Our Wedding tent has a Guest minimum of 30 and a Maximum of 185 people.
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What is your wedding season? We host weddings May through October and do not offer off-season weddings.
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Can I have a Lakeside ceremony? M&M applies for a commercial forest service permit yearly in December. Waiting period can run up to 180 days. Forest service stipulations; location is the Main Site, 75 guests maximum including vendors, no amplified vows or music, minimal décor (Arch piece, welcome sign allowed.)
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Does Convict allow outside food or beverage? No, all food and beverage is provided in-house.
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Can the venue accommodate a Dj or love band? Yes, both are welcome.
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Are there noise restrictions? Yes, we have a hard stop at 10:00 pm in the wedding tent, no exceptions with the after-hours rental option in the restaurant.
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Can I hire outside vendors? Absolutely, each vendor must hold their own liability insurance.
SAMPLE PACKAGE A
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Quantity Description Unit Price Amount
1 Planning Fee $1,500 $1,500
1 Ceremony Fee $500 $500
1 *Wedding Tent Rental (Friday) $3,500 $3,500
100 Reception Fee $25 $2,500
100 The Aspen Grill Buffet $45 $4,500
No-host bar
Subtotal $12,500
Administrative Fee 23.00% $2,875
Forest Service Fee 3% $375
Tax Rate 7.25% Sales Tax $906.25
Total $16,656.25
SAMPLE PACKAGE B
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Quantity Description Unit Price Amount
1 Planning Fee $1,500 $1,500
1 Ceremony Fee $500 $500
1 *Wedding Tent Rental (Saturday) $4,500 $4,500
100 Reception Fee $25 $2,500
100 The Mt Morrison Buffet $55 $5,500
100 Choice of 2 Hors d'Oeuvres $8 $800
100 Hosted House Bar Estimate $40 $4,000
1 Bar Service $200 $200
Subtotal $19,500.00
Administrative Fee 23.00% $4,485
Forest Service Fee 3% $585
Tax Rate 7.25% Sales Tax $1,413.75
Total $25,983.75
SAMPLE PACKAGE C
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Quantity Description Unit Price Amount
1 Planning Fee $1,500 $1,500
1 Ceremony Fee $500 $500
1 *Wedding Tent Rental (Saturday) $4,500 $4,500
100 Reception Fee $25 $2,500
100 The Laurel Mountain Buffet $70 $7,000
100 Choice of 4 Hors d'Oeuvres $16 $1,600
100 Hosted Premium Bar Estimate $60 $6,000
1 Bar Service $200 $200
Subtotal $23,800.00
Administrative Fee 23.00% $5,474
Forest Service Fee 3% $714
Tax Rate 7.25% Sales Tax $1,725.50
Total $31,713.50
Additional Information
Aspen Grove Ceremony
All Wedding Ceremonies are held in our Aspen Grove on Convict Lake Resort Property opposite the Wedding Reception Tent. The Grove is for your exclusive use providing an intimate experience. The private location incurs a flat fee of $500 for the rental of the Grove, including the set up and breakdown of the ceremony elements. A shuttle is offered to then take the immediate family and bridal party to Convict Lake for photos preceding the ceremony.
Wedding Tent Reception
• Our reception fee of $25 per guest includes all linens, tables, glassware, setup, breakdown, cake cutting, water station, nonalcoholic beverages, and reception coordination fee. Tent rental includes use of the tent, wood flooring, market lights and courtyard. Upgrades are available for an additional cost.
- Tent Rental Fees; Monday – Thursday $2,500 | Friday $3,500 | Saturday $4,500 | Sunday $3,000
- Late night is available from 10pm – 12am for $250.00 per hour with a minimum of $500.00 for food and beverage (Pizza and Tater tots only)
Payments – Terms and Conditions
· All Deposits are non-refundable
· Deposit #1 $5,500.00. This is to secure the date of your event.
· Deposit #2 $5,500.00. This is due 180 priors to your event date.
· Deposit #3 The balance is due 14 days prior to your event along with your final head count.
· We accept all major credit cards, credit card charges will incur a 3% processing fee.
· Please make all checks payable to Convict Lake Resort, Inc.
PLEASE NOTE: A 3% charge of all fees is required by the US Forest Service and will be added to each invoice.
CANCELLATION:
· All bookings are final and all payments are nonrefundable.
MINIMUM BILLING:
· Customer guarantees a minimum billing of $20,000.00 for Saturday and holiday weekend events. There is a $16,000.00 minimum for Friday events and $12,000.00 for Sunday events. Monday through Thursday $7,000.00 minimum.
EXPIRATION:
· If another customer requests the same date within 10 days from the date of receiving your invoice and you have not made a payment we will contact you for the payment. The date and the venue will be released to the other guest if the payment is not received within 24 hours after we contact you.