Question 1

When are my food and beverage selections due?

Accepted Answer

We ask that you provide us with your menu selections 30 days prior, along with your wedding checklist.

Question 2

When are my final guest counts due?

Accepted Answer

Ten business days prior to your event. For plated meals, please provide a breakdown of entrée selections as well as escort cards for your guests. Please include your vendors with your final guest counts.

Question 3

What if I have changes after I've given my final counts?

Accepted Answer

While we cannot decrease any items, we can usually accommodate an increase.

Question 4

When is my rehearsal walk through?

Accepted Answer

We schedule your one hour walk through 1-2 days prior, between events which is usually 3:30pm-4:30pm. See your event manager for the day and time you’ve been assigned.

Question 5

Who should be at my rehearsal walk through?

Accepted Answer

Your entire wedding party, officiant, anyone else that may be processing and your DJ, if you have one. *If you have a music playlist, bring that with you so we can practice timing.

Question 6

What kind of services can I expect from my designated event manager?

Accepted Answer

We are here to answer any questions you may have in regards to menu, timing, décor, vendors, etc. via email or by phone as often as you need. We will schedule a time for you to facilitate your rehearsal walk through that works for both parties. You will also have a designated Banquet Captain for the entire duration of your event.

Question 7

I feel like I need to spend more time with my event manager to plan and ask questions.

Accepted Answer

Oftentimes questions can easily be answered with a phone call, which is sometimes easier to get scheduled. We are also happy to set up one in person, one-hour planning meeting with you. Email your event manager to find a mutually agreeable time to do this.

Question 8

When can I have someone arrive to set up decor on the day of my wedding?

Accepted Answer

You are granted access to the Northwest room one hour prior to your rental start time.

Question 9

What time can my vendors arrive to set up?

Accepted Answer

Up to two hours prior to guest arrival. If your vendors need more time, have them reach out to your event manager directly.

Question 10

How many hours are included with my rental?

Accepted Answer

Four hours of event time. Evening weddings can be extended at $200 per hour up to 11:00pm, with last call at 10:30pm.

Question 11

What items does Ray's take care of setting up for my event?

Accepted Answer

We take care of all the tables, chairs, linens, ceremony chairs, Ray’s provided floral, outside rentals, and service wares. You will need to assign someone to set up any additional décor (name cards, pictures, banners, additional floral, etc.) You are responsible for removal of all items brought in the night of your event; Ray’s cannot store items for pick up.

Question 12

Can I include my pet in our wedding?

Accepted Answer

While we are all animal lovers ourselves, we must comply with WA State Guidelines which dictates that only service animals are allowed on property. *Emotional support animals do not qualify as service animals and are also not allowed according to WA state guidelines.

Question 13

What types of flowers are included and may I "supplement" them?

Accepted Answer

Ray’s provides fresh floral arrangements for your dining tables, delivered once a week to be used as you wish. They will be neutral in color and seasonal in type. If you’d like to “supplement” the arrangements with a specific flower or color, ask your event manager for options and pricing. Note, we allow only our house florist to work with the arrangements.

Question 14

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is free in our large private lot as well as surrounding street parking.

Question 15

What if it rains?

Accepted Answer

For groups less than 50 people, we can move your ceremony under the permanent canopy and run heaters if needed. For groups of 50-100, we can bring in *additional tenting to cover the open deck space. While we cannot tent the open deck area under the Ray’s sign for larger groups, we encourage you to speak with your event manager for more options.

Ray's Boathouse, Cafe, and Catering

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