FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Apart from the general unique character, aesthetic, and charm of the building and all of it’s amenities, The Calumet Club is a full service one stop shop venue, not to be confused with other venues known as “shell” venues, where you are just getting the space. The Calumet Club takes extreme care and pride in providing clients a stress free experience where they can focus on what matters most, enjoying their day. Calumet Club provides professionally trained onsite staff, who are in charge of coordinating, and improvising if need be, anything and everything that may arise on event day. This creates a value for the client that should not be overlooked, as booking with The Calumet Club eliminates the risk of so many unforseen variables that can occur.

A signed contract and deposit are required in order to reserve a date. For “All Inclusive Packages”, a deposit of $4,000.00 is required to reserve a date. For all other packages, 50% of the room rental plus tax and hospitality fee is required to reserve a date. Dates in September and October require full payment to reserve date. (Excluding All Inclusive Packages)

A: We try and be as transparent and forthcoming as possible with all of our pricing, so that clients know exactly what to expect with their wedding budget. For any Room Rental Package, clients should be aware that a 15% Usage Fee will be billed via whichever Caterer is used, based on the total food and beverage cost (minimum $250.00). The usage fee covers costs of water, electricity, appliance usage, and general ware and tare of the Calumet Club facility. All Inclusive Packaged clients are exempt from usage fees unless adding additional services not already included in the base package/contract such as (Silverware/China Upgrades, Cloth Napkin Upgrades, etc). No other fees/gratuities will be collected from the client, although client should be aware that tips/gratuities are greatly encouraged if the client has deemed their service from Calumet Club to be excellent.

No, Calumet Club carries both general liability and liquor liability insurance that prevents the client from being burdened with additional costs. Please take note that several other venues require this, Calumet Club does not.

The 1st payment is due upon signing/reserving date, 2nd payment is collected 90 days prior to event date, and the 3rd (final) payment is collected 2 weeks before event date along with a $1,000 refundable damage deposit.

$1000.00, and it will be refunded to the client within 10 weeks after the event date, given there are no damages to the property and/or violations of contract policies. The damage deposit is due at the 2-week final meeting.

Yes, although all bands need to have approval from C.C. before booking as well as general liability insurance unless otherwise noted by C.C.

May, June, September and October.

A1: For all Wedding and Reception Packages, Bridal Party and immediate family are granted access to the Bridal Suites as well as Decorating time 6 hours prior to the event start time (but no earlier than 10AM). Doors will remain locked during this time and shall not be opened to general guests attending until 45 minutes before the start of the ceremony/reception.

A2:For Reception Only packages: 3 hours early access is allowed for decoration, doors will remain locked to general guests until 15 minutes before event start time.

No, Calumet Club is the sole provider of all alcohol, and has licensed bartending staff that will serve your guests during events. We do not allow outside liquor or bartenders.

Bar will close 15 minutes prior to the end of your event.

Yes, we have an arrangement of 60-inch round tables, 6 foot rectangular tables, 8 foot rectangular tables, black, and white linens.

C.C. does have generic centerpieces that are included in all rentals of C.C. Clients may bring in their own centerpieces or use a 3rd party vendor provided that they do not contain items that aren’t allowed. (see below).

Confetti, sparklers, Orbeez, candles, feathers, bubbles, birdseed, rice, glitter, and helium balloons.

Yes, but only with special approval from Calumet Club. Approval is not guaranteed, as we only allow vendors who deliver consistent exceptional service to our clients.

C.C. has house A/V capabilities, these include a projector screen in both rental halls, an in-house sound system, handheld microphones, wireless lapels, Projector, HDMI/VGA/MAC Laptop adaptor capabilities.

Calumet Club accepts all major credit cards/debit cards for all payments with an added 3.7% fee.

Yes, all packages booked through Calumet Club include an onsite Event Coordinator for the entire event. The Event Coordinator facilitates and assists in coordinating the event from start to finish and is the primary representative of C.C. on event day. Event Coordinators are not to be confused with Wedding Planners.

Yes, additional rental hours may be purchased, pricing will vary.

Yes, although a Wedding Rehearsal date and time cannot be reserved before the 2-week final meeting unless a Rehearsal Dinner is also purchased through Calumet Club.

No, all décor, personal property, and vendor items must be out of the building no later than 1 hour past the end of event time.

No, Calumet Club does not allow the substitute or removal of any chairs/tables.

$1,200.00

110 Guests

With leaving room for dance floor and buffet/food tables, 165 Guests.

45-50 events per year

Yes, we have both Bliss Ballroom and Bliss Hall professionally decorated with Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Garland and other holiday décor to provide clients a finished and warm holiday space