Our indoor chapel will seat 150 guests comfortably.
The outdoor pavilion will seat 200 guests comfortably.
The Grand Hall reception space will seat 200 guests (including the wedding party) with a nice sized dance floor. 

We work really hard to keep our open dates visible. Please visit our Dates page for info. 

Yes, you can use your own professional WEDDING DJ.
Just be sure when sourcing your own DJ that you ask if they are a WEDDING DJ that is willing to emcee your reception and follow your day of timeline. Not all DJs will do this and they only want to play music and not make announcements of any sort. You need an emcee at your wedding! 

No, you cannot use outside bartenders at this time. 
Should you desire alcohol at your event, you must purchase the BSR bar package for $450+tax. Our bar package includes, BSR TABC certified bartender(s), security, clear disposable cups, stir sticks, ice, bottle/can cooler storage, 2 tap kegerator, bar tools, and ice water. **Clients purchase the booze.** We no longer allow outside bar tenders or services.

To reserve your date: The date reservation fee is 25% of the total package price and is due within 7 days of signing your contract. The 25% fee is non-refundable. This will reserve your date! If the 25% isn't received within 7 days of the contract signing your date will be released and the contract will be terminated. The remaining balance will be divided into a maximum of 3 additional payments with the final payment due 30 days before your event. We accept checks, money orders, and cash. Damages Deposit- We don't collect a damage deposit upfront. Instead, we collect credit card information within your contract to put on file for incidentals. 

Your Uncle is nice! If he has all his food service licenses and business insurance then yes!
It's mandatory that all food vendors be licensed and insured. Client must submit proof of coverage to Bella Sera no later than 30 days before the event. Failure to provide proof may result in the Caterer being turned away and/or the event being canceled.

Currently, we do not charge for outside food vendors. We do require all food vendors to have insurance and we will ask for proof. 

BSR Outside Catering Acknowledgement

1. Venue requires all professional third-party catering to be provided by a licensed caterer or food service establishment. All caterers working at the Venue are required to have current General Liability Insurance at the time of booking and on the day of the client event. The Venue will require proof and will ask to speak with the catering company directly. It is the Clients responsibility to supply the Venue with the company name of the caterer, a contact person’s name, and a working phone number no less than 30 days before the event/wedding.

2. When catering a meal for your event, it is customary to provide food for your venue staff and vendors. Example: 4 BSR staff, your photographer, videographer, DJ, and any third-party vendors still on-site during dinner service into your head count for food.

3. The venue’s kitchen is a production space and is to be used for final food presentation, plating, and packing out only. The use of the Venue's warmers, oven, stove, grill, flat top, ice machine, dishwasher and all other cooking utensils and equipment ARE NOT included with outside catering services. It is the Client's responsibility to ensure the caterer is aware of this policy.

4. The Venue will not store the client’s food of any type overnight under any circumstances. We do not want to be held liable for any mishaps that may occur.

5. Prior approval is mandatory for any equipment the caterer wants to bring onto the Venue's property. Equipment can include, but is not limited to, food trucks, trailers, grill, fryer, or any other equipment. Written approval must be acquired by the client by no later than 30 days prior to the client event date. Failure to obtain approval from the Venue will result in the caterer being turned away from the Venue on the clients event date.

6. The caterer is responsible for breaking down the buffet line and bussing the guest tables immediately following dinner service. Dinner service trash must be properly bagged and taken to the dumpster on site.

7. The kitchen prep space and equipment used must be returned to its original clean condition by the caterer immediately following the dinner service. This includes clearing the counters, sweeping the floors, removing dishes, equipment, coolers, warmers, etc. Caterers must remove all trash from the site. All trash must be collected, properly bagged, and removed by the caterer or party renting the space prior to the caterer leaving the premises.

8. If the caterer does not follow these rules the venue will charge the client a non-refundable cleaning fee of $800.  

Wedding/event insurance is designed to protect and reimburse the couple for certain losses from accidents or property damage that occur during the rehearsal, wedding ceremony, and reception. 

We require a $1m event insurance policy with Bella Sera Ranch listed as the additional insured. Approximate cost is $200. Insurance coverage requirements are in your contract  as well. 

The provider below has created a link for Bella Sera couples that includes all of our required coverage amounts. Easy!

eWed (no deductible): https://www.ewedinsurance.com/v/?14654


The minimum limits of the policy should be as follows:
Each Occurrence: $1,000,000.00
Damage to Rented Premises: $100,000.00
Med Exp (any one person): $5,000
Personal and Adv Injury: $1,000,000.00
General Aggregate: $2,000,000.00
Products - Comp/Op Agg: $1,000,000.00
Host Liquor Liability: Yes 

No matter how diligent you are or reputable your vendors promise to be, wedding tragedies happen. This could lead to financial loss for you. Wedding Event Cancellation/Postponement Insurance offers protection if you need to cancel/reschedule your event for reasons such as:
Severe weather
Sudden illness
Lost/non-refundable deposits
Vendor bankruptcy

Due to insurance restrictions, we do not allow real candles at our venue. Battery operated candles only. 

Yes, all of the lighting is dimmable inside the Grand Hall reception area and Chapel.

Our available tour dates are typically during the week. Here is why...
We book weddings for Friday and Saturday. We don't tour on our couple's wedding days as we focus all of our attention on them! Our days off are Sunday and Monday. We clean the Venue and do all landscaping on Monday and Tuesday. We have tight schedule to say the least! 
If we have a Friday or Saturday available for a tour the dates will be reflected in our online tour scheduler. 

No, we don't require it but we strongly recommend having one.  It's really hard to put a price tag on someone who is 100% dedicated to the bride and groom (all day) and who will handle any last-minute issues that arise the day of. Coordinators work hard to protect their couples from any undue stress so they can focus on what is important... getting married! 

We are HUGE dog lovers ourselves and we cherish our fur babies, so we get wanting to have a pet in your wedding. Most of the time, we can work out these details to accommodate your pets. We wouldn't be responsible for babysitting them or picking up the poop!
We just need to have a conversation about the details to determine if our venue rules would be do-able for you. 

1. As the host of a private party, the Clients are responsible for all guests and guest actions. Clients are financially responsible for any damages received to Bella Sera Ranch property. Damages will be charged to the Client “damages” credit card on file.

2. Smoking or vaping is not allowed in any building at BSR. Guests may smoke in designated areas 25 feet away from all buildings.

3. All alcohol must be served from the bar.
• Shots or straight liquor chilled or on the rocks is not permitted. Liquor must be served in a cocktail.
• No coolers allowed.
• No consuming alcohol in the parking lot.
• All alcohol must be removed from VIP suite and Chapel lounge prior to wedding ceremony and placed behind the bar. BSR staff will enter each room to remove all alcohol.

4. We are working extremely hard to maintain and improve our landscaping and grounds. Absolutely no parking, driving, or unloading on grass unless it is in the designated guest parking lot.

5. When catering a meal for your event, it is customary to include 4 BSR staff and your vendors in your head count for food. 

6. Client must identify two people that Bella Sera Ranch can easily contact on the day of the event to seek assistance with any issues that may arise. These people should be reliable, present on site the day of, and able to deal with issues or make decisions with consent of the Bride and Groom. 

7. Bella Sera Ranch staff will NOT clean up bodily fluids of any type. Whoever made the mess needs to clean it or have someone who is with them clean it. If we have to clean it we will charge the Client a $500 hazardous waste cleaning fee. Eww.

8. All of the Client's decor must be removed at the end of the night. We do not allow Client's to come back the next day to retrieve their brought in decor and other items. 

Yes! 
You can add an additional 6 hours the day before your wedding from 1 pm to 7 pm for only $950. Use this time to set up/decorate your space, have a self run rehearsal, and host your rehearsal dinner on site!  Caterer must be licensed and insured. Proof will be required and a venue representative must speak with your caterer before the event. 
Our couples LOVE this affordable option so they can decorate the day before and use all the wedding day hours to relax and soak in every moment! 

A rehearsal is included and will be run by a coordinator with the All-Inclusive package. 

Yes, Event Insurance is required for every event held at Bella Sera Ranch. 

You may use faux flower petals in the chapel only. 
You may use real flower petals outside only. 
We do not allow "Biodegradable" petals or confetti of any type. 

Sorry, we do not allow cold sparks. 

Due to insurance restrictions, sparklers or flames of any type are no longer allowed. 

No, the wraps will leave a sticky residue on our floors making it impossible to clean off. A better option is asking your DJ if they can project your initials or names on the dance floor with colored lights!