SAND ROCK FARM WEDDINGS Weddings at Sand Rock Farm are magical! Guests love the unique, historic setting and clients love the curated vendor services that allow them to relax and enjoy the planning process leading to a beautiful and effortless wedding day. Your experienced and professional wedding planning and coordination team* will ensure a seamless event down to every last delicious detail. Whether your wedding is for two or for 120, Sand Rock Farm provides an intimate and effortless experience. All weddings include:
Exclusive use of Sand Rock Farm for the wedding day with ceremony starting at 3:00pm and event ending at 9:00pm
Two suites and common areas (living room, entry porch, dining room, deck) of the Farm House for getting ready on site
Access to Sand Rock Farm to drop off personal items and have a rehearsal two days prior to event
Professional wedding planning and coordination*
A complimentary custom wedding cake
Cafe lighting in all reception spaces
Concrete area for dancing
Wine barrel cocktail tables
Rustic wood bars
A fire pit lounge
Seven patio heaters
Seven umbrellas
Restrooms
Venue management
VENUE FEES May - October (save 20% on the venue fee when booking a wedding between November and April and midweek year-round for <40 guests) 41 - 120 guests $17,600 40 or fewer guests $11,000 18 or fewer guests $8,800 *Already working with a planner? Please request a quote that does not include planning and coordination.
TWO-NIGHT FARMHOUSE BUYOUT, optional The five suites at Sand Rock Farm accommodate a maximum of eighteen guests in nine beds. Each room has its own bathroom and in-room Jacuzzi tub, electric fireplace and television and rooms are stocked with towels, hand soap, lotion, shampoo/body wash/conditioner. A coffee, tea and water station is available 24/7 in the dining room. The formal dining room tables seats ten-twelve and an optional side table can seat another six. The living room has a wood burning fireplace, two seating areas, an antique upright grand piano and French doors which open out onto a large wood deck. A patio table for twelve with additional perimeter seating at built in benches, cafe lights and a propane fire pit make the deck a cozy spot to hangout with friends and family. The sunny, formal entry porch is the best place for hair and make up services and photographers love this naturally lit space. Wedding lodging includes early check-in and late check-out, two nights of lodging, delicious and hearty farmhouse breakfasts and a complimentary wedding day lunch for lodging guests with the option to add more breakfast or lunch guests (fees apply). Lodging fees are $4,500 for two nights and up to 18 guests, inclusive of tax.
REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE, optional The Farm House is a wonderful location to host a rehearsal dinner for up to 40 guests from 5:00pm-9:00pm the night before the wedding. The fee is $2,500 and includes tables, chairs, and a portable wood bar, a portable bluetooth speaker, corn hole, and cafe lighting. Couples choose from a list of preferred caterers or use our catering concierge option for delivery or food truck catering. Larger rehearsal dinners are available when clients book shuttles. Please request a quote.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do we book a tour of Sand Rock Farm? Pleasecontact usto make an appointment to tour.
How do we reserve an event date? A 30% non-refundable deposit secures your event date and this is due within seven days of the contract date. A second 30% deposit is due 90 days before your wedding. and the balance in full is due 30 days prior to your wedding. The balance including $1,000 refundable damage/loss deposit and event insurance are due 30 days prior to the event. Prices include a 3% discount for cash or check payments. 3% will be added to payments made with a credit card. The refundable deposit will be refunded within 14 days following the event less any fees to repair or replace property and/or equipment damaged or lost by client or clients’ guests.
What is the rain plan? Sand Rock Farm has hosted beautiful outdoor weddings every month of the year, most without tenting and with comfortable weather conditions, however, tenting is an option and there are some covered outdoor and cozy indoor areas that can be used as well. Tenting is at the client’s expense.
Who can I hire for other wedding services? You may choose your vendors from a list of preferred vendors. The onsite florist provides all planning, coordination and floral services for large weddings (41+) and we highly recommend getting a floral bid from them for small weddings. All vendors must be licensed, insured professionals and must provide Sand Rock Farm with a COI at least 30 days prior to working on property.
Can we have live music and/or a deejay? Yes, live music and/or deejay services are an option, however, you must book sound and music through our preferred vendors or get pre-approval for another vendor.
Can we bring our own alcohol? Yes, you can bring your own alcohol. Shots are discouraged, but there is no limitation on what types of alcohol you can bring.
Can we book lodging for just one night or for more than two nights and is it required to book all rooms? Due to wedding logistics, the Farm House is only offered for two or more nights and includes all five rooms. Most couples set a price for their lodging guests to help off-set the lodging costs, however, they are responsible for collecting that amount. The lodging fee is added to the venue agreement when clients add lodging. Additional lodging night buyouts are available for $1,775/night or individual rooms are available at current rates, however, at least two rooms must be booked for breakfast to be included and rooms must be occupied by the same guests for the duration of the stay.
What about lodging for guests who won’t be staying at Sand Rock Farm? The Seacliff Inn is the best option considering location, value and amenities, however, the Seascape Resort, The Rio Sands, VRBOs and Airbnbs are other good options. The Seacliff Inn is the preferred location when shuttles are required because all guests can park there, whether or not they are staying there. It is also a great option for an after party.
Is smoking allowed? Smoking/vaping are allowed outdoors in the designated smoking area. Cannabis bars are welcome in the smoking area or in another pre-approved area.
Are pets allowed? Two well-behaved dogs are allowed with prior permission. Dogs may not be left unattended at any time unless they are kept in a dog crate or pen. Dogs are welcome to attend events with prior approval. We ask pet owners to review the pet agreement prior to bringing dogs on property.
Is event insurance required? A certificate of general liability insurance specifying “host liquor liability” and naming Sand Rock Farm LLC as additionally insured is required. We highly recommend event cancellation insurance as well must be in the amount of $5 million aggregate and $2 million per occurrence. Quotes are available online at The Event Helper, estimated at $150, but dependent upon event details. All vendors are required to provide a COI at least 30 days prior to the event.
Are any other payments or fees required? A $1,000 refundable loss/damage/cleaning deposit is required and will be refunded within two weeks if not needed to repair, replace or clean SRF property lost, damaged or dirtied as a result of clients’ or guests’ actions. There are no other fees added and clients are able to review contracts before booking a date.
What is the overall process involved in getting married at Sand Rock Farm? Most couples review the information and pricing, make an appointment to tour, choose an available date, review the contract/invoice, make a deposit and begin planning with their professional planner. Sand Rock Farm will put a 24 hour courtesy hold on a date and give clients first right of refusal, but a date is not secured without a deposit.
What does a typical wedding weekend timeline look like? THURSDAY 9:30am rental delivery and set-up (clients may also drop off wedding supplies on this day) FRIDAY 1:00pm Clients check-in to Sand Rock Farm, drop off alcohol, wedding supplies and personal items 2:30pm Clients check-in their guests to the Farm House 3:00pm Clients meet with wedding coordinators to go over personal items 4:00pm Wedding rehearsal 5:00pm-9:00pm Rehearsal dinner at the Farm House (optional w/fees) SATURDAY 8:30am-9:30am Breakfast at the Farm House TBD Hair and make-up at the entry porch 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch in the dining room noon Vendors begin to arrive 12:30pm Photography begins 2:00pm Shuttle service starts 2:15pm Guests begin to arrive 3:00pm Ceremony starts 3:30pm-5:30pm Cocktail hour 5:30pm - 6:45pm Dinner and toasts 6:50pm Dancing begins 7:45pm Cake cutting 9:00pm Event ends and guests depart (many couples host an after-party at the Seacliff Inn) SUNDAY 9:30am-10:30am Breakfast noon Check-out 12:30pm Collect personal items and depart property
What does a typical wedding day timeline without lodging look like? THURSDAY 9:30am rental delivery and set-up (clients may also drop off wedding supplies) FRIDAY 2:30pm Clients drop off personal items to the two suites to be used as dressing rooms 3:00pm Clients meet with wedding coordinators to go over personal items 4:00pm Wedding rehearsal 5:00pm-9:00pm Rehearsal dinner at the Farm House (optional w/fees) SATURDAY 8:30am Clients may access the house for getting ready TBD Hair and make-up at the entry porch 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch in the dining room noon Vendors begin to arrive 12:30pm Photography begins 2:00pm Shuttles start 3:00pm Ceremony starts 3:30pm-5:30pm Cocktail hour 5:30pm - 6:45pm Dinner and toasts 6:50pm Dancing begins 7:45pm Cake cutting 9:00pm Event ends (many couples host an after-party at the Seacliff Inn) SUNDAY Time Clients return to collect personal items and depart property
CONSULTATION, PLANNING AND COORDINATION Looking for professional event planning consultation for an event at another location? Or, do you need venue ownership advice? Jennifer and Derek Hagglof have 28 years of hospitality, event planning and business ownership experience encompassing international corporate and private events at hotels and private venues as well as 19 years of catering business ownership and 12 years of venue ownership experience. Planning and coordination rates are 15% of the total budget for weddings with starting budgets of $50k. Hourly consultation is $250/hour with a three-hour minimum, not including travel fees.