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Ceremony and Reception Policies

The Classic Center and Center Stage Catering Policies for Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions

Event Staff

The Classic Center will provide a dedicated professional Event Planner at no additional cost for your event. Your Event Planner will work with you to plan your event, including room set-up, timeline, and details of your event. Your Event Planner will contact you approximately three months prior to your event to begin planning. Should you need assistance before then, please contact the Sales Department.

Your Event Planner will work with the vendors of your choice, including wedding coordinators, photographers, florists, bands, DJs, cake bakers, and other providers to coordinate move-in, location and equipment set-up. Your Event Planner will be here during your event to ensure that all aspects go smoothly.  

Food and Beverage

All food and beverage must be provided and served by Center Stage Catering, with the exception of the wedding and groom’s cakes. All alcohol must be provided and served by Center Stage Catering.

Menus

Menu selections and other food and beverage details should be submitted to Center Stage Catering at least three weeks prior to your event date.  Your catering consultant will assist you in selecting menu items and arrangements to ensure a successful event.

Guarantees and Pricing

A guaranteed attendance is required 72 hours, or three business days, prior to your event.  A 20% administrative and service charge will be added to all prices quoted. 

Labor Charges

Additional attendants or service staff may be requested over and above our normal staffing level for your event.  Your catering consultant will discuss these charges with you when planning your event.

Any unusual service requirements, late night events, or minimal revenue events may incur additional charges.  Events that take place on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day or New Year’s Eve will be subject to additional labor charges.  Your catering consultant will discuss these charges with you when planning your event.

Leftover Food

Center Stage Catering is responsible for the quality and freshness of our food.  Due to health regulations, food may not be taken off the premises after it has been prepared and served.  Center Stage Catering regularly donates prepared food that has not been served to Third Step.  Third Step then distributed the food to those in our community who are less fortunate.

Beverage Service

Center Stage Catering offers a complete selection of beverages for your event.  The State Liquor Control Board regulates alcoholic beverages and service.  Center Stage Catering, as licensee, is responsible for the administration of these regulations.

The legal drinking age in the state of Georgia is 21 years of age.  Anyone consuming alcoholic beverages must be in possession of proof that they are of legal drinking age.  In the state of Georgia, the only acceptable proof is a state issued driver’s license or state issued identification card.  Center Stage Catering reserves the right to refuse alcoholic beverages to intoxicated or underage persons.  No alcoholic beverages may be brought onto the premises from outside sources.  No alcoholic beverages can be removed from the premises.

Decorations

The Classic Center welcomes whomever you choose to decorate—florists, family, friends, etc.   Center Stage Catering welcomes the opportunity to assist you with your décor.  No items may be fastened to the wall; any items hung from the ceiling must be installed by The Classic Center. Candles must be contained in votive holders or glass coverings. The Classic Center encourages the use of bio-degradable materials. A clean up fee of $100.00 or more may be assessed if confetti or balloons are used.

Deposit and Payment Policy

Your event can be confirmed up to 18 months prior to the event. Space and dates are confirmed when the signed contract and non-refundable deposit are received. The non-refundable deposit is the amount of the package. Should the amount of the package be greater than $5,000, the non-refundable deposit is $5,000. The balance must be paid no later than three business days prior to the event. The Classic Center accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover as forms of payment.

Move-in, Event, and Move-out Times

Space will be available for move-in at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the event. There is no time limit on the length of the ceremony or reception; however, The Classic Center has a building curfew of 1:00 a.m. The serving of alcoholic beverages must end one-half hour prior to the scheduled end time of the event, no later than 12:30 a.m. All guests, clients, and vendors must vacate the premises by 1:00 a.m.

Please contact The Classic Center Sales Department with any questions regarding these policies.