Frequently Asked Questions
“How far in advance do we need to book our wedding date?”
Booking Window: The Antique Wedding House accepts reservations next day to 12 months in advance..
Date Availability: Prime Saturdays usually book first, followed closely by Fridays and Sundays. However, dates open up year-round! If you have a specific wedding date request, please contact us directly to check our live calendar. If you are flexible on your date or package tier, we can almost always accommodate your timeline.
Payment & Deposit Requirements: To officially lock in your wedding date, we require a 1/3 deposit of your total package price. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to your event date.
Note: If you are booking a wedding that takes place within the next 60 days, deposit is 50% with balance of the full package due 30 days prior to event.
"Where can I find an Arizona wedding venue that allows outside catering?"
If you want total freedom over your menu, the Antique Wedding House offers a dedicated Traditional Package. We provide the historic Garden Pavilion, professional DJ, venue coordinator, tables, chairs, and custom linens, allowing you to bring in your own licensed catering vendor, family caterer, or local food truck.
"Are there any all-inclusive garden wedding venues near Phoenix that include photography?"
Yes, our all-inclusive Isabella and Brocade packages at the Antique Wedding House include professional photography sessions with a digital release of edited images. These tiers also feature full venue coordination, professional DJ services, an interactive photo booth, customized floral styling, and complete setup and cleanup.
"Can you bring your own alcohol to a wedding venue in Mesa, Arizona?"
At the Antique Wedding House, our inclusive tiers feature a fully licensed, insured, and certified bartender, along with all necessary bar service-ware, ice, and water. To save you thousands of dollars in venue markups, we allow you to bring your own beer, wine, Two hards/mixers/garnishes and choice of toast for our staff to serve.
"What does a micro-wedding package typically include?"
The Antique Wedding House micro-wedding packages (including the Romance Special and First Street Duo) are designed for effortless planning. They bundle all your essentials—such as a licensed officiant, professional photography, an onsite coordinator, a custom multi-tier wedding cake, a celebratory cider toast, and options for an intimate mini reception with a full Victorian buffet.
“Can the Bride and Groom bring their own outside vendors?”
Vendor Policy: Yes! The Antique Wedding House welcomes outside wedding vendors to help personalize your day.
Outside Catering Rules: If you choose to hire your own caterer, they must be completely self-contained and ready to serve using their own chafing dishes. Please note: Our on-site venue kitchen is designated strictly for our in-house buffet menus.
Outside Bakery & Cake Vendors: You are welcome to use your own wedding cake vendor. They must be self-contained and are fully responsible for the setup and display of your cake.
Outside DJs & Entertainment: You are more than welcome to bring your own professional Disc Jockey or musical entertainment.
“Can we serve alcohol at our wedding or reception?”
Alcohol Policy: Yes! You are welcome to serve beer, wine, 2 hards/mixers/garnishes, champagne/prosecco toast. Please note: To ensure guest safety, shots of straight liquor are strictly prohibited.
Insured Bartending Service: All alcohol must be served through our mandatory, insured bartending service. We provide the professional bartender, cups, napkins, ice, setup/cleanup.
Bring Your Own (BYO) Alcohol: You supply the alcohol, mixers, garnishes, and citrus. This saves you thousands of dollars compared to traditional venue markups! For your convenience, you can also have your alcohol selection delivered directly to the venue through our suggested local vendors (contact info provided upon request).
Strict Security Rules: No alcohol is permitted anywhere on the premises unless it is being handled and served directly by our insured bartender. We closely monitor consumption, and strict ID verification is required for all guests. Any deviation from these safety rules may result in the immediate closure of bar services for your event.
“What is the maximum guest occupancy and seating capacity?”
Total Venue Capacity: The Antique Wedding House can host grand celebrations for up to 160 maximum guests on-site.
The Historic Chapel Seating: Our intimate indoor wedding chapel seats 30 to 40 guests comfortably, making it the perfect setting for micro-weddings and elopements.
The Garden Pavilion Seating: Our beautiful outdoor Garden Pavilion accommodates larger gatherings and formal receptions, seating a maximum of 160 guests.
“What is the backup plan for weather, and how is seasonal guest comfort handled?”
Venue Environment: The Antique Wedding House features a primarily outdoor garden setting. We recommend advising your guests to dress for the season: light, breathable attire is ideal for the warmer months, while elegant wraps or light jackets are suggested for cooler evenings from November through March.
Inclement Rain Plan: In the rare event of Arizona rain, your day is fully protected! We immediately adjust our layout to utilize our built-in rain-proof canopies and large commercial umbrellas to ensure you and your guests stay perfectly dry.
Winter & Chilly Season Comfort: To keep your guests cozy during the winter months, your package automatically includes the setup and use of three high-top patio heaters. If your guest count is large or you desire extra warmth, you are always welcome to rent additional heaters through our team.
Summer & Warm Season Comfort: For the warmer months of the wedding season, we utilize outdoor cooling fans and localized swamp coolers to keep the air moving and the pavilion comfortable for your celebration.
“What time can the wedding party and outside vendors arrive at the venue?”
Contract Timeline: Your exact arrival window for the wedding party and outside vendors is determined by your specific package timeline and will be clearly outlined in your custom event contract.
Rehearsal Day Drop-Offs: To guarantee a seamless layout setup, couples are highly encouraged to bring all non-perishable decor and wedding items to the venue on the day of their rehearsal. Our professional staff will handle the setup for your event!
Chapel Wedding Arrival Windows: For standalone Chapel Weddings, the suggested arrival window is 20 minutes prior to start time for the groom, and 10 minutes prior for the bride. Two standard on-site restrooms are available for quick changing.
Bridal Dressing Suite Upgrades: If you want a more relaxed preparation timeline, you can pre-book our private Dressing Suites to gain luxury access a full hour prior to your ceremony time (Note: Dual 4-hour suite access is already included in our premium Brocade package).
Elopement Arrival Times: Couples booking our intimate elopement options may arrive exactly on the hour or 5 to 10 minutes prior to their scheduled event time.
“Where and how do we obtain an Arizona marriage license?”
Where to Apply: You can obtain a valid marriage license at any Clerk of the Superior Court office within the state of Arizona. (For local couples, the Maricopa or Pinal County Clerk's office are the closest options).
Main Maricopa info phone number: 602-372-5375
Main Pinal County info phone number : 520-509-3555
Age Requirements: The minimum age to apply for a marriage license in Arizona without parental consent is 18 years old. Applicants under 18 must provide a notarized parental consent form or have their parents present at the time of application.
Waiting Period: There is no waiting period required by Arizona state law! You can apply for your license and legally get married on the exact same day it is issued.
Expiration Timeline: Once your marriage license is issued by the court, it is valid for exactly 1 year from date issued before it expires.