one schedule is centered around a luncheon reception, e.g., 10 am to 3 pm, with Noon Wedding Ceremony

the other around a dinner reception, e.g., 3 pm to 8 pm, with 5pm Wedding Ceremony

additional hours may be purchased in advance on a per-hour basis*

*see Optional Add-Ons below

The bride has her choice of two distinct areas, depending on whether she prefers to be within the main Clover Forest manor home or in a nearby separate dwelling:

The bride may choose from the ultra-private and separate "Carriage House" suite, equipped with mini-kitchen, hair and make-up stations, claw-footed bath, separate WC, chandeliers and crystal light fixtures, private lounge with blue velvet chaise, and private outdoor deck

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The bride may instead select the "Passion" pink bedchamber constructed in the late 1700s, located on the upper level of the Clover Forest manor home, featuring a private balcony with rockers, private bath with claw-footed tub and shower, black/white bathroom tile with brass fixtures, optical glass magnified make-up lighted mirror, hand-blown antique glass chandeliers, sitting area with antique pale pink sofa, wood-burning fireplace and hidden in-room refrigerator

Both of the above rooms are equipped with hair dryers, irons/ironing boards and clothes steamers

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The groom's room is located on the main floor of the Clover Forest manor home, within a wing dating back to circa 1761. It features a private balcony with rockers, private shower and sink, antique armoire, in-room refrigerator, sofa nook, hair dryer, optical glass lighted magnifying shaving/make-up mirror, iron/ironing board and coat closet.

The adjacent WC may be made private to the room or it may remain public, all depending on the configuration of partitioning doors.

Exact photographer arrival/departure time to be determined by direct consultation with the photographer

(e.g., some couples prefer a schedule with more pre-ceremony photography, i.e., getting-ready shots; while others prefer more post-ceremony portraiture and reception coverage)

Digital Gallery with at least 110 photos to consider

75+ high-resolution fully-licensed images selectable for download

option to purchase more downloads, all digital images taken, or prints produced by a professional photo lab

Recommendations on professional labs to use if preferring to order your own prints from the downloads

The couple may substitute their own photographer (a $500 savings on the package price)

The couple is invited to provide input on the color palette, if desired

In-person, online or phone consultation ahead of time between the couple and officiant to collaborate on a personalized, rich and meaningful ceremony experience.

Follow-up by email exchanging multiple (if needed) drafts of the ceremony, to refine and finalize to perfection.

The couple may substitute their own officiant, if preferred (this substitution does not affect package price)

Clover Forest staff to arrange the Library for the ceremony, including adding décor, removing/replacing carpets or floor coverings, removing/replacing furnishings, and adding ceremony seating in accordance with the overall guest count

In cooler weather, the couple will have the option for Clover Forest staff to prepare and light a toasty wood fire in the elegant wood-burning fireplace at the location and time of the ceremony

The couple is invited to provide input on the style and color palette of Library décor for the ceremony, if a certain "feeling" or certain colors are envisioned

Fur family members (pet "children" like dogs, cats, rabbits, etc.) are welcome to participate in every couple's wedding ceremony at no additional charge

*At the couple's option, the ceremony may instead be held outdoors in the bucolic setting awash in natural light —option depends on weather, time of year, and scheduled ceremony time—

Additional alcoholic beverages may be added by purchasing a cocktail, bar or dinner wine package* (which is an additional charge)

*see Optional Add-Ons below

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MENUS

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choice of "Southern Comfort" menu (traditional southern comfort food favorites, all made from scratch on the premises)

"A Familiar and Satisfying Crowd Pleaser"

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choice of "European Country Classics" menu (exquisite fare from the historical farms of Europe, made from scratch on the premises)

"A Nod to the French Chef, these menu items are familiar to an American audience and considered elegant and suited for special occasions."

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Heavy Hors d'Oeuvres (in lieu of meal) are available. All appetizers are made 100% on the premises and typically involve much fine, detailed handwork and, therefore, time. The number and range of items selected will determine if an additional charge will apply if choosing a heavy hors d'oeuvres menu.

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Vegetarian and Vegan options are also available

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MEAL SERVICE

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For 10 persons and fewer, the meal is served in the historical Clover Forest manor home's elegant dining room, and guests are seated together at a single oblong antique wood dining table with period chairs

For 11 persons or more, the meal is served in the historical Clover Forest manor home's Salon or Parlor, and guests are seated at separate round dining tables in groups of 6-8 persons each using traditional white wedding chairs

Depending on the guest count, a U-shaped table for the full group may be possible in the Salon

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INCLUDED BEVERAGES

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Water, lemonade, iced tea (sweet and/or unsweet)

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BEVERAGES AT ADDED COST

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Seasonal cold-weather beverages (hot mulled spiced cider, hot cocoa, hot herbal or American-grown tea, fair trade gourmet coffee) may be included by purchasing a special beverage package*

Refreshing warm-weather seasonal favorites (fresh lemonade made with freshly-squeezed lemons, naturally sweet fruit-infused iced herbal tea, virgin sangria with cold-pressed fresh fruit juices) may be included by purchasing a special beverage option*

Sodas/pop non-alcoholic soft drinks may be included by purchasing an expanded beverage package*

Alcoholic beverages may be included by purchasing a cocktail, bar or dinner wine package*

*see Optional Add-Ons below

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ABC LICENSING

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The ABC license for alcoholic beverages is provided by the Venue

minimum 5" diameter and 5" height, but size will be adjusted for overall guest count

couple's choice among 6 fabulous flavors

vegan and gluten-free options available

flowers, succulents, greenery, or candied/sugared fruit in the wedding's color palette (if any) are recommended as cake decoration options over the rustically-iced cake

our baker will apply and set cake decorations with her usual artistic flair

If a certain "look" or treatment is desired, the couple is invited to provide photos to determine whether an additional charge will apply

China, tables, linens, chairs, silverware, glassware and servingware

The couple is invited to provide input on the wedding's color palette, if any, and Clover Forest can then adapt the linen treatments to the degree the Venue has suitable inventory in the desired colors

The couple may substitute their own linens, if preferred (this substitution does not affect package price)

Brief talk followed by Q&A by Clover Forest's on-premise historian and historical preservation expert on subjects such as the seating of the land, the contributions and lives of enslaved persons who may have lived and worked at Clover Forest, other local history, prominent past owners of the Clover Forest holding, architecture of the manor home, historically accurate restoration work completed, planned future historical preservation endeavors.

A visit with some of the farm animals living at Clover Forest, if guests would like to meet them.

The opportunity to fish Clover Forest's private lake from the bank. So bring your poles and gear!

WINTER & SPRING—December to April—

Package for 4 People: wedding couple + 2 guests $4,999

Additional Guests $125 Per Person

Maximum 30 Persons

Wedding Packages are subject to 6% Sales Tax and a 7½% Admin Fee♦ Pricing may change without notice until a signed agreement is in place ♦ Outside catering or self-catering of food and beverages is not permitted with this package

SUMMER & FALL—May to November—

Package for 4 People: wedding couple + 2 guests $5,499

Additional Guests $125 Per Person

Maximum 30 Persons

Wedding Packages are subject to 6% Sales Tax and a 7½% Admin Fee♦ Pricing may change without notice until a signed agreement is in place ♦ Outside catering or self-catering of food and beverages is not permitted with this package

Marry on a Friday, Sunday or Monday*5% off

Marry on a Thursday*10% off

Marry on a Tuesday or Wednesday*15% off

*Discount not available if date is a holiday or falls within a holiday weekend

ADD TIME—Use of Venue—

With advance arrangements, the wedding package may be extended beyond the included five hours

$400 Per Hour or Portion

ADD TIME—Photography Services—

With advance arrangements, the photographer may be extended beyond the included three hours

$400 Per Hour or Portion

SPECIAL COLD WEATHER BEVERAGE PACKAGE

♦ hot mulled spiced cider (mulled on the premises)

♦ hot cocoa (real dark chocolate is the secret to this classic recipe)

♦ hot brewed herbal tea

♦ Charleston, USA-grown gourmet tea (North America's only tea garden)

♦ fair trade coffee

Add one selection $8/personAdd two selections $10/personAdd three selections $12/personAdd four selections $14/personAdd all five $16/person

THIRST-QUENCHING WARM WEATHER FAVORITES

♦ farm-made lemonade station lovingly created with freshly-squeezed lemons and fresh mint from our gardens $8/person

♦ fruit-infused herbal iced tea station naturally sweet and prepared from fresh fruit and herbs from our gardens $6/person

♦ virgin sangria blended with cold-pressed freshly-squeezed fruit juices with fresh herbs from our gardens $8/person

EXPANDED SOFT BEVERAGE PACKAGE

Add assorted Coke or Pepsi products $8/person

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL PACKAGE

♦ Add your signature with a unique cocktail

$8-$22/persondependent upon whether the cocktail will be served one per guest, or whether it will be available throughout the reception (up to 3 hours)

CLASSIC BEER & WINE PACKAGE

3 hour bar service with selections from our classic beer and wine menu $22/person

CLASSIC BEER, WINE & SPIRITS PACKAGE

3 hour bar service with selections from our classic beer, wine and spirits menu $28/person

PREMIUM BEER & WINE PACKAGE

3 hour bar service with selections from our premium beer and wine menu $26/person

PREMIUM BEER, WINE & SPIRITS PACKAGE

3 hour bar service with selections from our premium beer, wine and spirits menu $32/person

ADDITIONAL HOURS OF BAR SERVICE

$9-$15/person per hour

dependent upon selected bar menu described above

JUST WINE WITH DINNER—no bar—

Selections from our Premium Wine Menu $15/person

ADD SPECIALTY SEATINGcrossback farm chairs, ghost chairs, and more$8.60+ Each, Plus Delivery

ADD SPECIALTY FLATWARE$12.80+ Per Person, Plus Delivery

ADD PLACECARDSpersonalized custom-printed placecards for each guest$3.00 Each

ADD MENUScustom-printed menus for each guest's place setting$5.00 Each

ADD LIVE CEREMONY MUSIC$150 - $1,200+

ADD BRIDESMAID BOUQUET$55 - $95 Each

ADD BOUTONNIÈRES$17 Each

ADD CORSAGE$28 Each

ADD FLORAL CENTERPIECES$35 - $185 Each

SPECIAL FAMILY RECIPES

Couples can share their favorite recipes or even full menus (including photos) for our chef to sustainably source and prepare for their wedding

Depending on the request, a fee between $0-$400 applies for Chef's added time sourcing ingredients, rehearsing preparation, modifying menus and incorporating required procedures

OVERNIGHT STAY FOR BRIDE & GROOM

Stay in the elegant and private "Scarlet" bedchamber on your wedding night, and enjoy a made-from-scratch full farm breakfast the next morning featuring freshly baked pastries by our on-premise baker—Noon Check Out—

$800**$600 if a second bedchamber —see below— is also added for the evening

OVERNIGHT STAY FOR VIPs—single person or couple—

Have your VIPs stay in Clover Forest's "Passion" bedchambersingle or double-occupancy only 2 beds may be requested, in advance

Your guest(s) will enjoy a full farm breakfast featuring freshly baked pastries by our on-premise baker—Noon Check Out—

$600**requires bride and groom to have added their own overnight stayNot Available as a Standalone Add-On

Add-Ons are subject to 6% Sales Tax and a 7½% Admin Fee ♦ Pricing may change without notice until a signed agreement is in place ♦ Outside catering or self-catering of food and beverages is not permitted with this package

a 50% deposit is required at the time of booking6% Sales Tax and 7½% Admin Fee apply