FAQ's
Make Your History
What is the booking process?
STEP 1) Contact us via website inquiry.
STEP 2) We will reach out and let you know our availability and answer any questions you may have about our space.
STEP 3) We send you a digital contract for e-signatures through HoneyBook and hold your date for 5 days while you review and ask additional questions.
STEP 4) Your date is secure once you sign your contract and place your deposit.
Can I book a tour to visit Bishop Venues?
Yes! We love to show our space in person but we can also give a live video tour. Contact us by phone, email, website inquiry or on socials and we will happily set a time for a custom tour.
Is a wedding planner required?
Yes. Using a professional event planner or event coordinator is required and makes the event planning process much more enjoyable. We can connect you with a range of incredible planners on our vendor list.
Is there a space for the Wedding
paRty to get ready before the ceremony?
Yes, we have a beautiful upstairs bridal suite with a private bathroom that has an abundance of natural light and a gorgeous view of the entire property. There is a second dressing room on the main level for grooms to get ready or for a larger bridal party to spread out. Both spaces have private beverage refrigerators and have adjustable height stools to aid with getting ready.
Do You Allow DOGs?
We allow dogs during ceremonies. You must hire a professional handler that will help care for your dog while they are on the premises. They will need to leave after the ceremony and family photos.
Do you have a preferred vendor list?
Yes, we have a comprehensive list of vendors that we strongly recommend based on their personal knowledge of the venue and their excellent service. We can cater our vendor recommendations based on your vision for your event.
Can we have an open flame?
Sorry, we generally do not allow live flames for decorative items. We encourage the use of flameless candles that are battery or water operated. We do allow caterers to use chafer warmers as well as grills or other necessary heat sources for food preparation and service.
Are we allowed to bring our own alcohol?
Bringing your own alcohol is not permitted. Any bar related services that involve beer, wine, or spirits must be administered by a NC licensed bartending company or appropriately licensed catering company. We have close relationships with several vendors to make your bar services fun and fully customized.
What is your maximum guest count?
200 is our ideal maximum guest count for a seated banquet style reception. For cocktail style events, and for events using more of our outdoor spaces, we can discuss a higher maximum on a case by case basis based on layout.
Are there any event time
restrictions?
Venue access begins at 10:00 am. Events should end and guests should exit by 10:00 pm. The bridal party and all vendors should be cleaned up and exit by 11:30 pm at the latest.
Is smoking permitted?
For the protection of our facility and farm, we request that there be no smoking.
What types of grand exits are permitted?
We recommend an exit with a classic car, cold sparks, ribbon wands, glow sticks, balloons, flower petals, bird seed, or bells. We are also open to other creative and eco-friendly exits.
What does the payment schedule look like?
We request a 50% deposit at the time of contract signing/booking. The remaining 50% is due 60 days prior to the scheduled event date.
How do we pay?
We accept payments by wire, check, draft or credit card. Invoices are sent thru HoneyBook and can be paid directly thru HoneyBook by bank draft or credit card. Wire and check payments can be accepted by Bishop Venues directly.
