1. How can I see The Tallas House & Gardens?  Office hours are from 10:00am to 5:00pm / Tuesday through Friday. Appointments are requested due to daytime events. Evening tours are also available on Thursday and Saturday mornings by appointment.

 

2. How many hours will I have for my event? During a day event, you may choose any five hour period from 9:00am to 4:00 pm. (i.e. 9am -2pm, 10am - 3pm or 11am - 4pm)  For an evening event, you may choose any five hours from 6:00pm to 12:00 midnight ( i.e. 6:00 pm- 11:00pm or 7:00pm - 12:00 midnight).  The five hours include vendor breakdown.  At the end of your five hours, premises should be vacated. 

 

3.  What time can my vendors arrive to setup?  You are given two hours immediately prior to your reserved 5 hour rental for vendor setup  

4. Can I have my wedding ceremony at The Tallas House? Yes. Your ceremony can be held at the venue. Your ceremony should always start 30 minutes after your contract begins. This assures that your guest will not arrive during your vendor setup period.  There is a ceremony site fee.  The fee includes setup and breakdown of the ceremony site area, a pair of kneeling benches, a unity candle, a pair of 7 lite candelabras,  a pair of candle lighters, a cordless microphone, a pair of white columns (3 ft. tall), a traditional wedding arch and white garden chairs for your ceremony guests per your contract specifications.

5. May I purchase additional time? Yes - Depending on availability.  Seventy-two (72) hours prior to the event, you may purchase an additional hour for $300.00.  Also, if you exceed your license period during the event, there is a $300 fee for each hour or fraction of an hour. 

 

6. Are garden ceremonies available? Yes, we offer a beautiful outdoor ceremony area. We can accommodate up to 150 people for an outdoor ceremony.

 

7. Does The Tallas House have a back up plan if there is inclement weather? Yes. The ceremony may be moved indoors. If there is a 40% chance of rain three (3)  hours prior to the scheduled event, the ceremony will be setup inside. 

 

8.  Does The Tallas House offer full service catering? Yes. The Tallas House & Gardens features a full-service catering team.

9. Will I be allowed to bring in my own caterer?  No,  THG provides culinary staff for all events. 

 

10.  What happens if my vendors do not vacate the premises by the end of the license period?  It is the Client's responsibility to inform their vendors of the setup and breakdown policies.  If the vendor exceeds the contracted license period, the CLIENT will be responsible for paying the penalty fee of $300.00 per hour or fraction of the hour beyond the contracted license period.

 

11.  Will I be allowed to have my own decorator or will The Tallas House take on that responsibility?  Yes. You will be allowed to bring in your own decorator.  Your decorator must adhere the guidelines detailed in The Tallas House & Gardens House Policies.  However, depending on the package you choose, The Tallas House & Gardens will provide all your linens, chair covers, and center pieces, etc.   

 

12.  How do I reserve The Tallas House & Gardens for my wedding? The facility can be reserved with a signed contract, a fifty percent (50%) deposit of the entire rental fee, including sales tax, and a $500.00 catering deposit. 

13.  When is the remaining balance due? The remaining balance is due thirty (30) days prior to your event along with a three hundred dollars ($300.00) security deposit.  This security deposit is refundable if there are no damages during the event. 

14.  Once I reserve the venue, will I be able to get a refund if I change my mind?

After contract is signed, all deposits are nonrefundable.  Further details are available in The Tallas House Rental Agreement.   

15.  What types of payment options are available? We accept Visa, MasterCard, personal check or cash.  However, all transactions made 30 days or less before the scheduled event must be settled with a credit card or cash.

16.  Are there certain times of the year when special pricing is available? We offer special pricing in January, February and November.

17. Will there be a Tallas House Representative available during my event? Yes. A Tallas House Representative will be on the premises during your event to address your concerns.  The Tallas House Representative will work closely with your coordinator to provide assistance whenever possible.

18. How many people can The Tallas House & Gardens accommodate?   The Tallas House & Gardens can accommodate 150 guests (standing reception).  For inside seating, 120 guests can be accommodated. 

 

19. What other type of events can be hosted at The Tallas House & Gardens?  The Tallas House & Gardens is not only for weddings and receptions but also Anniversary parties, birthday parties, CD release parties, Art Shows, corporate events, business meetings, training sessions & seminars, brunches, lunches, etc. 

 

  

                                      The Tallas House & Gardens

                                             7316 Covington Highway

                                                         Lithonia, Georgia 30058

                                                                    678-526-8466

                               

                                                     "For Events that Matter Most"

 

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