GENERAL QUESTIONS

In the Grand Hall, our capacity is up to 200 seated with tables, or up to 350 seated with chairs only/standing. In the Reception Hall, our capacity is up to 300 seated with tables, or up to 350 seated with chairs only/standing.
Our venue and bathrooms are ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible. There are no stairs on-site, ensuring accessibility for all guests.
We allow holiday bookings, which are offered at different rates.

(Halloween, Thanksgiving weekend, New Year’s Eve, etc.) For rates, inquire here.

PAYMENT + INSURANCE

You many inquire for a custom quote here.
We require a 50% non-refundable down payment due upon booking. The remaining balance is due 90 days prior to your event.
If your booking is under $4,000, we require full payment up front.
We require a security deposit of $500 which is refundable after your event.
We accept credit, debit, and checks. If paying with a credit or debit card, there is a 3% fee. We also allow bank transfers with a 1% fee.
We do not require insurance for your event, though it is recommended.
We’re sure to keep our pricing transparent and clear. We do not charge additional fees outside of the venue rates. Tables, chairs, glassware, and staffing are all included in the venue rates.
We do offer various sound and bar upgrades. Please reach out to inquire about pricing.

We staff every event with a venue manager who is on-site to answer your questions. Please note our venue manager is not the same as a day-of coordinator.
We include tables and chairs in all bookings and have enough to seat our full capacity. We offer black European bentwood chairs, custom 8’ x 38” rectangular wooden tables, and round plastic tables. We also provide cocktail tables.
Set up and tear down of tables and chairs is included with your booking.
We have coat closets available in both the Grand Hall and Reception Hall.

Monick Yards is available for rent between the hours of 8 am and 12 am. Doors open at 8 am sharp (please do not arrive early), with music and bar services closing at 11 pm. Doors close for all out at midnight.
For weddings, the venue is open at 8 am for the bridal party, decorators, and vendors only. Guests should not arrive until the ceremony.
On New Year’s Eve, our hours are 9 am - 1 am.
Due to staffing, we cannot allow early access or extended time frames.
Due to staffing, we cannot extend booking time frames. Drink orders stop at 11 pm, and guests are expected to be cleared by midnight to allow our venue to close down for the night.
New Year’s Eve bookings are an exception and may be extended until 1 am.

View our catering partners and preferred vendors here.
Dinners must be provided and served by a licensed catering partner. All beverages are to be purchased from our bar, and no outside alcohol is allowed on the premises.
Snack bars, morning coffee beverages, continental breakfast items, and a light lunch for the wedding party may be brought in. Please note: clean-up for these items is the responsibility of the renter.
Yes, Monick Yards provides an elevated bar service to all of our events, and we are the exclusive partner for all bar-related needs.
We have a $1,000 bar minimum.
We are able to offer a dry-bar event. On Fridays & Saturdays, we do have a $1,000 dry-bar fee if you choose not to have liquor, beer, or wine.

We have exclusive catering partners. All other vendors are open for your choosing. View our catering partners and preferred vendors here.
Please reach out to the Event Sales Manager to inquire for day-before decorating.
Vendors are not to leave any equipment or company belongings behind at the end of rental. Everything that was brought in must be removed same day.
Vendors are allowed access at the start time of your booking (8am) and we cannot allow early access due to staffing.
We allow live bands and recommend that you or your event coordinator ensure they have proper audio equipment prior to your event. Live bands are required to wrap up at 10 pm. *See section 9 on the FAQ for audio and tech information.
We do not have any photography or video restrictions.

We do not allow rehearsal dinners. Depending on availability, we offer Day Before Decorating at $125.00 an hour for up to four hours within our business hours of 8 am to 5 pm. You and your party are welcome to drop off items, decorate, and/or complete your ceremony rehearsal during these hours.
We have exclusive catering partners for you to choose from, though you may choose all other vendors involved in your wedding. View our catering partners and preferred vendors here.
Monick Yards is designed with subdivided spaces to accommodate a ceremony and reception without any room flips involved. If you do, by chance, need a room flip, they are to be handled by your event coordinator.
Due to our urban downtown location, we do not have an outdoor ceremony area directly on-site.
We have two private suites on-site called the White Room and the Green Room. They are both equipped with seating lounges, mini-bars, full length mirrors and built-in closet racks.

There are limited parking spots on-site reserved for handicapped and elderly guests. A majority of your guests may park in the public lot directly across from the venue and neighboring ramps, just a 3-minute walk from the venue. View our parking map here.
There are several hotels all within walking distance from the venue. View accommodations here.

We have an in-house sound system designed for background music, as well as AV/microphones, which are available as an add-on for $200. A hired DJ is necessary for a dance sound system.
We do have projectors and AV options available for an additional $200.