Caterer Responsibility
The caterer is responsible for set up and break down of tables and chairs used for both the ceremony and reception, also clean up and removal from the property of all trash generated by the event. If not using a caterer, the Client is responsible for hiring a licensed and insured bar service to serve all alcohol, and all caterer rules apply to the Client.
Alcohol Policy
The caterer/bar service will provide a complete service staff including bartenders. The caterer will serve all alcoholic beverages. Beer kegs are not allowed. All beverages must be poured into appropriate glassware. Wine bottles may not be placed on dining tables. Service of all alcoholic beverages is limited to four and one-half consecutive hours and will cease thirty minutes (30) prior to the end of the event. Alcohol may not be served prior to the ceremony and no alcoholic beverages are to be taken from the building with the exception of the enclosed side terrace. Hamilton Hall does not hold a liquor license. It is the Client’s responsibility to make arrangements for purchasing all alcoholic beverages to be served at the event. Some vendors allow for the return of unopened, intact bottles. Please check with your specific vendor. There is no corking fee for wine.
Hamilton Hall is a Registered National Historic Landmark and does not currently provide handicap access to the second and third floors of the building. There is permanent ramp access to the first floor.
Hamilton Hall is not air conditioned. Windows may be partially opened to provide ventilation by outside air. Hamilton Hall makes no promises or guarantees regarding the ambient air temperature in the Hall at the time of the event.
Hamilton Hall provides reasonable set up and breakdown time. The Manager will coordinate all vendors.
Wedding Ceremony
If the ceremony is to be held in Hamilton Hall, you may rent an additional one-half hour for $250 for a one-half hour ceremony prior to the reception. If you choose to have your ceremony in the Park directly across the street from Hamilton Hall, there is a $500 (non-refundable) fee. In case of inclement weather, Hamilton Hall can be used as an alternative ceremony site and the additional one-half hour fee ($250) will be waived. There is a $100 fee for rehearsals held at Hamilton Hall and the Park. Dates and times are subject to availability.
Hamilton Hall will provide two hundred and fifty (250) white folding chairs. We also provide fifteen (15) sixty inch (60”) round tables for use by the Client within the building.
Event Deposit
Hamilton Hall requires a deposit of one-half (1/2) of the rental rate. Deposit must accompany the signed contract and be returned within fourteen (14) days of contract date to reserve Hamilton Hall on a definite basis.
Hamilton Hall must receive the balance of the rental fee, plus a $1,000.00 security deposit, in addition to the fee, no later than sixty (60) days prior to the scheduled event.
Payments may be made by personal or cashier’s check. Please make checks payable to Hamilton Hall, Inc.
An Event Manager will be on duty at all times during the contracted event to assist the Client as needed.
Cancellation Policy
In the event of cancellation, the reservation fee shall be forfeited unless Hamilton Hall can re-book the room(s) for the same date without loss, in which case all but $700.00 shall be returned to the Client. Notification of cancellation must be received by Hamilton Hall, in writing within 90 days of the scheduled date as specified in the contract. Deposits may not be transferred.
All events must be concluded by 10 p.m.
No weddings are held during July and August without special arrangement.
Wedding Price Information – 2012/2013
| November through April (Friday or Sunday) | $2,750.00 | |
| November through April (Saturday) | $3,500.00 | |
| May through October (Friday or Sunday) | $3,750.00 | May through October (Saturday) | $4,500.00 |
| Hamilton Hall – Three Hour Ceremony Only (Subject to availability) | $1,250.00 | |
| Park – Ceremony Only | $500.00 | |
| Shower with Wedding Discount | $250.00 | |
| Holidays (First Floor) | $2,500.00 | |
| Holidays (Entire Building) | $4,000.00 | |
| Please call for our Corporate and Non-Profit rates: 978.744.0805 | ||
| Prices subject to change without notice | ||