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W E L C O M EEST. 2019Our StoryOur passion to create Halverson House is more than just an executionof a business plan or chasing a trend of "rustic weddings". Instead,we see it as a way of life for our own family as we celebrate with,and for you, by providing a venue location that caters to familieswith comfortable elegance in a way that allows you to soak in theoccasion, both because of the special space you are in, as well asbecause of the people you are with. We also see it as an opportunityfor our family to connect with other families by literally inviting youinto our home at a special time your their life as you celebrate whatbeing a family truly means. After years of dreaming how all of thismay take shape, including multiple close calls and times of despair,we feel blessed to have been given the opportunity at HalversonHouse for our family to live and work side by side on a daily basiswhile also being a resource for other families to celebrate and enjoywhat it means to gather together. It is truly a one of a kind propertywith so much history, inside & out, that we are excited to honor it'slegacy as we take it into its new life as not only a home for ourfamily, but as a memorable marker in others. The Alexes
0102030506070910111315The PropertyCeremony SitesThe GroundsThe GranaryDecorVenue SpacesBridal SuiteB&B RoomsPricingHistoryF.A.QTABLE OFCONTENTSdigital version of Culinary Guidedigital version of Walk Thru Guide
page 1rustic warmth of the barns harkening to their past utility, are only matched by the beautiful meldingof the formal gardens against the equally picturesque natural landscape. Not only are these theperfect backdrop for pictures, but also the very setting in which your entire event takes place in, andthroughout. It's not just a majestic ballroom with soaring ceilings or a comfy lounge to relax & enjoy,or a manicured landscape of award winning specimens. It is all of those things. Together. In oneplace, for one special, memorable event, made uniquely yours. And ultimately, a building andgrounds are only the beginning of it. Halverson House is all about the people. You and your guests aretreated as family for the time you spend here & we want you to feel that way. We are not meeting youComfortable...A private 120 acre site, nestled among farmland, woodlands &the Fox River, stepping onto Halverson House grounds is likestepping back in time, while not leaving Waukesha County, orthe comforts of the 21st century! The majestic formalarchitecture & detail of the Victorian mansion, set against the THE EXPERIENCE...elegance!to open the door and turn the lights on for the day of yourevent. We are there with you from your first tour,throughout your planning, & through your event to makeit all come together. But it is our hope that ourrelationship doesn't even end there. We hope to see youback at our farm dinners, family events, or to hostanother milestone in your life. We want Halverson Houseto be your home away from home.
page 2THE GARDENSlet our 1910 Victorian Mansion & traditional southern gardensact as your backdrop to say "I Do". With seating for up to 200guests, The Gardens are in the middle of the property with easyaccess to all site amenities.CEREMONY SITESTHE HITCHING BARNan indoor ceremony option with a combination of bench andindividual seating with a more formal yet comfortable feel. Thisalso serves as our "rainy day" option out of the elements.THE WILLOWSa slightly rustic setting among the willows on the east lawn ofthe property, guests will overlook the farm fields and be inthe shadow of the Victorian Mansion and it's spired turret. THE PINESnestled north of the house The Pines feels like you’re in the distantwoods, when just steps from the Victorian Mansion, offeringyear round beauty with the farm field backdrop and distanttrees. Year round shade!
THE GR73 stall lit parking lot Lit pond w. fountainYard Games - Bags, Jenga,HorsehoesKids Area ClubhousePhoto OppSiloTractorHog BarnOuthouseAll wedding rentaengagement ppage 3
ROUNDSFire Pit w. seatingSelf-Guided History TourDesignated smoking areaSite-wide WifiportunitiesFarm FieldsWildflowersBoatCarriageals include FREEphoto session page 4
Original 1856 Granary building w. exposedtimber construction & field stonefoundationDecor featuring original work bench & tools65" Smart TV for entertainment before theceremony beginsUpper level air conditioned & heated forcomfort.Bar area with fridge.Lower Level game area with pool table,foosball, pinball & arcade game.Safe place for your personal belongingsduring the day. (locked from time ofceremony to event end)"Groom's Quarters" because it's his day too!THE GRANARYpage 5
page 6DECORAll wedding rentals include useof our furniture and housedecor, as well as our decoratingteam to make the wedding ofyour dreams come to life. Ourexperience, and eye for designwill make your event look ANDfeel like you dreamt it.round tables, ivory linens &gold chairseclectic display furniturevintage furniturevintage furniturecenterpiecescenterpiecestabletop decortabletop decorChina Rentals availableChina Rentals availablethoughtfully displayedfood stations
page 7Originally housing the storage and processing operationsof the farm, the Ballroom is now a grand space for largerevents where the rustic original barnwood structure andfeatures are complemented by elegant chandeliers andlighting to create a dramatic scene of texture, color andinterest for your event.HighlightsOver 3,000 usable sq. ft.Accommodates seated parties up to 185Original Barnwood floorsExposed beam construction12' sliding barn doors w. grass ramp entranceElegant chandeliers & pendant lighting9' screen & projector10' x 30' DeckQuiet, Private Family RoomADA wheelchair liftHouse Sound SystemSitewide WiFi VENUE The Ballroom
page 8Originally the milking parlor, the lounge level offers a moreintimate setting for smaller groups of up to 100 guestsperfect for holiday parties, cocktail receptions, familygatherings & private dinners. For larger events, this spaceis typically open for cocktail hour, or throughout the nightfor your guests to have additional space to relax, gather andenjoy the night. Our eclectic mix of seating and diningdecor can remain and be adapted to match your theme andevent feel. Lounge Level & Courtyard1,800 usable sq. ft. barn spaceAccommodates parties up to 100Plenty of natural light with 10 windowsExposed beam constructionEasy access to courtyard w. double doorsPermanent Men's & Women's BathroomsHouse Sound System including exterior speakersSitewide WiFi HighlightsSPACES
page 9Original woodwork & craftsmanship.Period specific furnishings used for photo ops at noadditional charge.Comfortable space for on site hair & make up.Fully heated & air conditioned spaceWired for sound to create the soundtrack for yourspecial day.All Wedding rentals include: B&B Rooms for day of photos & bridal party prep.Chef prepared brunch for bridal partyTHE BRIDAL SUITEChef-prepared Wedding Party Brunch
B&B GUEST ROOMSLincoln RoomPrivate BalconyQueen BedLilac RoomHand Carved furniture setFull BedShakespeare Room4 post Queen Bedseating nookParlor RoomQueen bedVanityShared full bath w. luxurious dual headshower.Main Floor half bathUse of living & dining roomsAll overnight stays include farm freshbreakfast.8 person hot tubHouse sound systemRobust whole house WiFipage 10
VENUE PRICINGEvent Hours: Fri & Sat - 10am to 11pm Sun-Thurs 10am-9:30pm***Food & Beverage minimum of additional $7,500 for Friday & Saturday bookings***Peak SeasonOff SeasonFriday or SaturdaySunday $6,500$7,800Any Day $5,300May-Oct.REHEARSAL DINNERADD ONSSingle Night StayCheck in 10am on day of wedding.Check out 11:00am following day. Stay includes continental breakfast. OVERNIGHT STAYSHoneymoon Suite OnlyFour BedroomPackage$ 1200$350Saturday and Sunday only based onavailability.$500 plus on-site cateringWEDDING WEEKENDIncludes venue use for:Friday rehearsal dinner*Saturday wedding*Sunday gift opening or "send off"*Four Bedroom Lodging Package(up to 9) w. breakfast daily.$3,000 - in addition to venue rental fee*Catered food packages & drink packagesadditionalpage 11All pricing, conditions & terms listed here, & in all marketing materials is forinformational purposes only & contract terms govern all terms. ADDITIONAL SERVICESShuttle/Valet ServicePhotographyVideographyFloral Live InstrumentalsDance InstructionPricing based on selections
CostTable, Chair, Linen Rental...........($2,000-2,500)Day of Coordinator.......................($600-1,000)Vintage Decor rental ..................($1,000-2,000)Decor Set up & Tear Down .............($600-1,200)Wedding Party Brunch .....................($150-250)Church Rental ...............................($300-600)Transportation Rental .....................($650-900)Service charges & gratuities ................(20-25%)TimeVirtual Planning Guide, Website & ToolsOn-site hair/makeup, ceremony & picturesRecommended VendorsOutside Vendor coordinationIn-House Catering & Beverage ServicesDay of "drive time"Decor, planning, set up & tear down.....................pricelessWhat's it all worth?All Venue Rental Pricing Includes:Venue AmenitiesServicesSpacesGranary - Groom's QuartersVictorian House - Bridal SuiteCourtyard - w. firepit & seatingMain BarnBallroomLounge Level - w. vintage seating & decor.Indoor RestroomsElevatorEntertainmentSite-wide wifiPA System w. (2) Speakers, mixer & cordless micsHouse Sound System throughout groundsProjector & 10' screenDigital Baby Grand PianoIndoor & Outdoor GamesDecorIvory Table linensVotives/candlesCenterpiecesVases & Artificial FloralVarious Frames & EaselsPersonalized Schedule of Events, Bar & CateringMenusEclectic display piecesLinen BackdropFurnitureWhite Ceremony ChairsGold Chiavari Dining ChairsFarmhouse & Round TablesVintage FurnitureCocktail TablesOutdoor FurnitureVirtual PlanningPersonal WebsiteClient Portal - Organize files & communicationRSVP CollectionVirtual FlooplanDay-OfWedding Coordinator - Person to be the single point of contact for the wedding party, staff, vendors &guests to carry out your wedding plans.Set Up & Tear Down - Our decorating staff will set up your event using their creative eye to make yourevent almost as beautiful as the bride! Then, our tear down crew will pack it all up at the end of thenight, allowing you & your guests to enjoy the entirety of your wedding day.Chef Prepared Wedding Party Brunch - With selections from our brunch menu, your weddingparty will comfortably get ready for the rest of their day.In House Staff - As the bartenders, caterers & venue operators, our staff knows the "ins & outs" of thespace & operations to ensure you & your guests are well taken care of no matter where or when. In Person PlanningCatering ConsultDecor ShowcaseTasting EventsFinal Meetingpage 12
page 13SUITE OF As your "wedding coordinator" Joi ithrough your decor pick up & evpoint of contact will help in seamleday of Joi leads her team to ensure collect RSVPs digitally!collect RSVPs digitally!Share engagement photostaken on siteShare engagement photostaken on sitedirect guests to your gift registriesdirect guests to your gift registriesDetailed ItineraryDetailed ItineraryYour Own Personalized Wedding Website, built FOR you!Your Own Personalized Wedding Website, built FOR you!From planning....From planning....Your Own Client Portal to helporganize, plan & communicateYour Own Client Portal to helporganize, plan & communicateSeat your guests directly inyour virtual floorplanSeat your guests directly inyour virtual floorplanaccess to contracts,packages & invoicesaccess to contracts,packages & invoicesBecause the biggest day of your life should be YOUR day.We help to personalize all aspects of your wedding to makeyour wedding dreams come true!In-HouseIn-HouseA central part of all evwhether buffet or plaor fine china. PasseFarm-to-Table cookmenus fit for all of yput, your event will band completContemporaryTraditionalororPlanning doesn't have to be stressJoin us for our tasting events, shexecutive chef during your culinarpopcorn & frozen cartspopcorn & frozen carts
page 14SERVICESsful, it can even include cocktails!howcase day & sit down with ourry consultis with you from your first tour,verywhere inbetween! This singleessly planning your event & on theyour plans come to life. shuttle serviceshuttle serviceAmanda ShermanDance ClassesAmanda ShermanDance ClassesWe have partnered with othertalented professionals to helpcouples round out the perfectevent. We have partnered with othertalented professionals to helpcouples round out the perfectevent. e Cateringe Cateringevents is the food andlated. On disposablesed or stationed. Ourking creates elevatedyour guests. Simplybe "elegantly accessible",etely YOURS!digital Catering Guide& beyond!& beyond!FarmDinnersPA System PA System Indoor & Outdoor GamesPrinted signage & menusFamily Eventsfirepitfirepitto day of...to day of...farmhouse tables & chinafarmhouse tables & chinaAnniversaryDinnerAn event is created by so many different moving parts &pieces, all combined to give it the look, feel, sound & tasteof what you dreamt. Our team is here from start to finishto pull it off. Planning, decorating, cooking, serving &cleaning it all up!
page 15Do you have any restrictions? No flames, fireworks, outside alcohol, or subwoofers. The proximity of local residences to Halverson House is such that venue sounds, specifically related tomusic, must be kept below certain levels. All sound will be monitored to stay below a 95 decibel levelwithin the barn and 60 decibels at our property lines. Halverson House reserves the right to ensuremusic, sound and/or noise levels are kept to an acceptable level at all times and in compliance withlocal noise ordinances. Can I bring in my own alcohol or food to my event? Halverson House requires in-house catering and beverage packages for all events with the exceptionof desserts. Any and all alcohol (wine, champagne, beer, or liquor) must be purchased throughHalverson House and will only be served by Halverson House staff. Additionally, there is NO shot ordoubles service and no outside alcohol or illegal substances allowed to be brought onto the premisesat any time. Am I responsible for setting up and taking down my event?While other venues require hours of your sweat (and unfortunately often tears) setting up orcleaning up your dream wedding, we include these services with day-of support to allow you andyour family to enjoy the entirety of your special day. Additionally, we will store your goods whichmay be dropped off the Friday before your event and picked up the Monday after. FAQSDo you have preferred vendors?While we do have a list of preferred vendors who we would recommend on our website to help withyour planning, you are welcomed to bring in your own vendors as long as they have completed thenecessary vendor agreement forms with Halverson House. Are there any additional fees or gratuities?All Friday & Saturday weddings have a combined food & beverage minimum of $7,500. A 15%gratuity will be added to food & beverage invoices and counts towards your $7,500 minimum.What are your site's event hours?Halverson House event hours are Sun-Thurs. 10-9PM & Fri-Sat. 10-11PM. How many guests can I have?Our site maximum is 200 guests, with a suggested guest max of 185 for seated dinner events.
page 16NOTES: 10a- 2p. ArrivalWedding Party Brunch Hair & Make Up2 -3p. PhotosFirst Look & Wedding Party Pictures4p. Ceremony 4:30-6:00p. Cocktail HourFamily/Guests picturesApps & Cocktails6:30-8p. DinnerCake CuttingSpeechesFirst Dance8:30-11p. Dancing ReceptionDancingLate Night SnackSend OffIypical SchedulePhoto CreditsAllysha Noelle PhotographyKMauck PhotographyCMAE DesignGiodiaz PhotographyHannah Wingfield PhotographyDennis Felber PhotographyAmber Zacharias PhotographySolas & Kin PhotographyEmma Schlie PhotographyDana Dufek Photography
- Caelin '21 Halverson HouseHalverson HouseS110W23450 County Line Dr.S110W23450 County Line Dr.Waterford, WI 53185Waterford, WI 53185www.halversonhouse.comwww.halversonhouse.com262-706-3414 info@halversonhouse.com