Q: How do I reserve Owl & Olive for my event? A: When you complete and return your rental agreement with your initial payment your date is reserved.
Q: Do you require event insurance? A: Yes we do. If you have homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, your insurance agent may be able to provide the liability coverage for free or at a reduced rate. If not, you can purchase insurance from a number of sources online, including WEDSAFE, WEDSURE and EVENT HELPER.
Q: Do you allow alcohol at events? A: Yes we do. Guest may provide their own alcohol (with certain conditions) or utilize Owl and Olive’s Bar & Beverage Service providing full service packages, a la carte options or service in The Café at Owl & Olive (bar available as a host, no-host or blend using drink tickets). All alcohol must be served by Owl & Olive staff or other licensed and insured vendor staff with a valid Washington State Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (MAST) Permit. Guests may not bring alcohol or be allowed to self-serve alcohol at any time during the rental period.
Q: May we use outside caterers/vendors? A: You may use any licensed and insured vendor you wish for services not being provided by Owl and Olive. For your convenience we provide a list on our website of Quality Vendors who have received positive reviews from clients.
Q: May I visit the Owl & Olive prior to my event? A: We often receive requests to visit the farm prior to events. You may want to see what things look like during the month/season of your event. Maybe you need to take measurements or pictures. Sometimes a minister, wedding coordinator, or set-up crew would like to see where you will be celebrating. All we ask is that you schedule an appointment in advance of your visit. Please don’t show up unannounced.
Q: Is Owl and Olive a working farm with animals? A: Oh yes, with all the wonderful sights, sounds and smells that go with them! Guests have access to much of the farm, but if pastures are fenced and gates are closed and/or locked, we ask that guests do not enter for their safety and the safety of our animals and livestock. Thank you!
Food for Thought: Estimating the Guest Count
We regularly get inquiries about the capacity of Owl & Olive. As important as our capacity, is the anticipated attendance of those invited. In reviewing articles on multiple wedding blogs there seems to be general agreement on the relationship between invitees and final attendees. It is important to note that each event has a number of unique variables that impact final attendance.
Three key factors that increase or decrease attendance:
- Smaller weddings have higher overall participation percentages.
- Local guests attend at a higher rate than out of town guests.
- Destination weddings have lower participation rates.
A Few Attendance Stats
- RSVPify: 83% attend (17% decline)
- The Knot: 80-90% attend (10 – 20% decline)
- Here Comes the Guide: 70-80% attend (20% to %30 decline)
- Two Hearts Weddings & Events: 80-85% attend (15-20% decline)