Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental fee and what does it include?

Please see the details here for complete pricing and included items.

What is the building capacity? (Doesn’t Include Vendors)

170 Guests May-Nov 1
120 Nov 2- April 30

What dates are available?

Please see the available dates information here.

Is there a booking-fee? When are the additional payments due? Do you offer a payment plan?

We require at $2,000 Booking Fee within 72 hours of venue booking. Which is applied to your total cost.
#1 )Booking Fee Payment
#2) 15 months from wedding day
#3) 10 Months from Wedding Day Payment
#4) 4 Months from wedding day.
If you are inside any of these benchmarks, your payments will be accelerated into 30 day blocks till balance is caught up to Payment terms. You can pay by cash, check, wire transfer ($25 fee) or credit card (2.75% fee).

How do I reserve a date?

To reserve a date email us at sales@thecollins.co and admin@thecollins.co saying you are ready to book XYZ date if it is still available. We suggest you email us stating you are ready to book your preferred date and then include a backup date in case your preferred date is unavailable. Prior to booking a date, we hope you are able to come out in person to visit the space.. You can request a tour (or a Facetime tour if you live out of the area) on our tour request page. An in-person tour is not required prior to booking a date. Dates are reserved on a first requested basis. Whomever has requested to start the contract process from us by email first for a specific date will be first in line.

Do I need to schedule a tour to see the venue or can I just stop by?

We require a scheduled appointment to enjoy a personal tour of our space. In the meantime, window shopping is encouraged. Please schedule your date here.

Do we have to use your bar service providers?

Yes, we currently offer 3 bar service providers and are working on a 4th. We need to maintain certain collaborations in order to protect all parties legally. You bring in your own alcohol or purchase from our local party store (with free delivery), thus saving you thousands.

Do we have to utilize your caterers and bar service?

The truth is, after four years of allowing any caterer to waltz through our door, we realized that’s not a workable business model if quality food and a quality experience is important to our couples and their guests. Some caterers were amazing, but some were clearly in it for the money and not the couple (like when we asked, do you help with XYZ and the caterer responded "they didn't pay for that." or ducking out early leaving the bulk of the clean up for our crew after charging the client for this service. The Collins Collective doesn’t act that way and frankly it was upsetting other businesses weren’t willing to go the extra mile. We had issues with caterers showing up late and unprepared. We had caterers run out of food. We had caterers who routinely sent three 16 years olds to be the event staff. Although we had many great experiences with caterers who were new to us.... when it was a bad experience, it was really bad and all parties suffered. Primarily our clients guests. We selected the caterers on our list that have great customer service, amazing food and prices that aligned with the brand they represent. We know that food is expensive and we wanted to make sure our clients received the highest quality for what they pay for. We’re proud of the fact that all of our partners are local to us and are owner led. We love supporting local business owners and their teams who align with the same values we do. Lastly, we do understand the importance of ethnic needs, so in certain instances we do allow for exceptions but they must be run through our events director before the client books to ensure they are approved. Please inquire for more specific details.

Are there overnight accommodations nearby for guests?

Yes. The Comfort Inn is 1.7 miles away, includes breakfast and has indoor pool and spa. We also love our friendly neighbors at the Chelsea Inn which is an adorable bed and breakfast practically across the road!

We plan to have our ceremony offsite, or only plan to have our ceremony at The Collins off Main. Does your fee change?

Because we only host one event per day, our fee structure remains the same whether you hold your ceremony, reception, or both onsite.

Do you allow dogs onsite to play a part in our wedding day?

We are dog friendly, with some specific stipulations. Dogs are allowed (only with pre-approval from our team) at the ceremony and pictures. Dogs must be on a leash and someone must be responsible for them other than the bridal couple, bridal party or immediate family. They must be removed from the campus after photos.

What form of payment does The Collins off Main accept?

We accept cash or check, wire transfer ($25fee) or Credit Cards (2.75% fee)

My preferred dates are unavailable. Do you have a cancellation waiting list?

We do not keep a cancellation waiting list because cancellations are unpredictable.

What time will I have access to the venue to decorate?

You will have access to the venue at the time listed on your contract, not earlier. Please plan accordingly! If you need to purchase additional time, please let us know and we can add to your contract.

Do you include a "wedding day coordinator?"

Yes! We want to ensure that your day goes as perfectly as you intend it. We will communicate your timeline and details with your vendors and then provide wedding day management. We will help keep your wedding party on time and in place for the wedding processional, first look and grand entrance.

When is the next open house?

Our open house events are designed for couples who have already had a private tour of The Collins off Main. If we have already had the chance to meet in a private setting, we welcome you out to one of our open house events. Please inquire on those dates.

Looks like you include so much. Who else would we need to hire for our wedding day?

Excellent question! In general we try and take as many small costs off your plate. Our typical couples book catering, bar, minister, music, photography & florals.

What time do you suggest we start the ceremony?

We start weddings at 4:00 pm unless you elect for no first look, then our start time is 3:30. All ceremonies must be completed and vacated from the ceremony space by 4:45pm.

Will we be able to access the location early to rehearse our ceremony?

You will be given an hour slot to rehearse your wedding the day before your event. Traditionally the rehearsal slots are assigned 6 months out.

Can we have fireworks on the property?

We allow sparkler exits.

Can vehicles be left overnight?

Vehicles can be left in approved public parking overnight. We encourage responsible driving. If you have been drinking, we recommend rideshare opportunities to get home safely.

What time does the music need to end?

Music on Friday's/Saturday's must conclude by 10:30 p.m. to ensure that you, all of your items, and all of your vendors are off-property by midnight. By city ordinance, sound must be lowered from 71 decibels to 61 decibels at 10pm. ( Reference here) .

We are using a rental company. Can they drop items off or pick them up outside of the rental period?

Because we have limited space for rental drop off’s we are only able to accommodate deliveries and drop off on the day of your event. If your rental company is doing a late evening pick up, The Collins off Main assumes no responsibility for any loss, theft or responsibility of any kind. Most of our clients use our sister company, Blue Sky Event Rentals for this reason.

Are candles allowed?

Yes, we love candles and we know that many guests would like to host with open flame. We allow this, but you will be assessed any damages to our tables for dripped wax.

How far in advance do you need our final headcount?

Two weeks

Are outside snacks and trays permitted?

Outside food and drink is permitted prior to the ceremony in your bridal suite. We encourage you to keep full tummies and hydrate well.

What is the event clean-up process?

The Collins off Main staff will handle all standard clean up.

Can we nail decorations to the walls or hang things like streamers or lanterns from the beams?

We have worked very hard to make sure we are a space that is designer and décor friendly. We have created a truss framework that has been designed by top Décor leaders in the world. You have complete freedom to decorate the space as you want. Anything in the ceiling must be installed by a vendor with insurance. However, no nails or anything of that nature can be affixed directly to our walls or beams, rather, you must use the hooks or tie directly onto our beam and trusses structure. Trust us, there are a million ways to attach things in our space.

Are Gratuities Included?

Yes and No. We know that tipping can be confusing. Traditionally our clients tip $500 which is then distributed to your planners, chapel coordinator, design set up team, events crew, and cleaning staff. Instead of mandating a tip on our contract we do this a bit differently, we want our clients to be wow-ed by our hospitality driven crew. You can elect to do a traditional tipping model and place in an envelope on the event day, or you can do our security deposit refund model (most clients choose this). You can elect to have $500 (some clients elect more) be held back - pending any damages on their security deposit return. You will get this form 30 days out from your wedding to choose your election.