FAQ's

Building was built in the 1950s. The floors, ceilings, and walls are all original!

We have three distinct spaces: The Brick Room, The Warehouse, and The Courtyard. You have the ability to have your ceremony and reception all at one location!

We have two amazing vendors you are required to book your bar package through for your event. All alcohol must be provided by one of the vendors. Unfortunately, no other vendors may provide alcohol for events. Please contact Liquid Catering or Southern Libations for pricing!

Our pricing varies between the number of spaces, month, day, time block, and event layout. We are just the space and some. What that means is we provide you with the venue and tables/chairs/linens.

There are 55 parking spots on-site on both sides of The Rutherford.  There is an option to add overflow parking at the plaza next door for $150.   We do require you to tell your vendors to bring minimal cars.  We do ask that no guests park in the residential neighborhood or businesses nearby out of respect to our neighbors.

The Rutherford welcomes, and encourages you to decorate the space however you want. You are more than welcome to bring your own table décor.  We only allow licensed and insured vendors to hang from the rafters/ceiling in the space as long as it will not cause permanent damage to the space.  In addition, The Rutherford does not allow the use of tacks, nails, glue, or staples.  NO GLITTER in décor items is allowed.

Yes, you will need to hire a professional day of coordinator to be onsite from the beginning of your event, until the end to complete the final walkthrough with The Rutherford staff.

Yes, the contracted time does include time to set-up for your event and clean-up after. We do encourage you to end your event 1 1/2 hours or more prior to the end of the contracted time to allow for this. If you feel like you need more time, you can pay for, and schedule, extra time.

The Rutherford asks that you to remove all personal items, décor items, and remove all trash from bridal suite, etc.  In other words, leave the space as you found it please.

Your event has to be wrapped up by 10:00 PM.

Live music and DJs are welcomed at The Rutherford.  All outdoor amplified music is strictly prohibited.  Acoustical music is welcomed during the ceremony in the courtyard. Garage doors in the warehouse remain closed for all events.

No, all caterers must be full service and remain onsite until the end of the event. It is the caterer’s responsibly to deliver all food, serve it, and cleanup throughout the night. They are also required to complete the end of the night cleanup checklist and remove all trash from the property.

While The Rutherford strongly suggests that you use the vendors that have worked at the venue before, we do not require you to. We do, however, require that vendors present us with their proof of insurance policy, as well as, agree to our contract.

Almost any kind of event. Weddings, Galas, Birthdays, Corporate Seminars, Meetings, Celebrations… and more!

COI stands for Certificate of Insurance. It’s what we require from any and ALL vendors working your event at The Rutherford.

Live music and DJs are welcomed at The Rutherford.  All outdoor amplified music is strictly prohibited.  Acoustical music is welcomed during the ceremony in the courtyard.

General Liability Insurance in the amounts of $1M per occurrence and $2M aggregate. Your COI must list Rutherford Events LLC as additionally insured. Alcohol vendors must have Liquor Liability Insurance on top of this.

Yes. We do have some specific requirements from catering companies but nothing crazy.

Yes, as long as they provide a COI and execute a vendor agreement with The Rutherford.

4 Courtyard Farmhouse Cocktail Tables
20 Chivari Bar Stools
4 Square Cocktail Tables [Brick Room]
Patio Seating
Lounge Seating [Brick Room]
1 Industrial Bar
Choice of In-House Arbors
Catering Prep Kitchen
Spacious Restrooms
Bridal Suite
In-House Sound System + Wireless Mic
On-Site Manager to assist with venue logistics
On-Site Parking
Outdoor String Lighting
1 Hour use of the facility for Bridal Portraits
1 Hour use of the facility for Rehersal

No! This space is included in your wedding package.

Signs can’t be attached to the building or extend past our property.

There are two outlets on the patio space. There are no outlets in the courtyard. If you are running an extension cord to the courtyard, all wires must be taped down.

The beginning of your rental period for loading in and by the end of your rental for loading out.

We have a designated smoking area near a pole. If we have to clean up cigarette butts, we will charge you.

Easy! Submit your signed contract and 50% of your balance.