FAQ

Please see the available dates here.

When the contract is signed, to continue holding the date, we require a 25% payment. Twelve months prior to the event another 25% is due. The final payment is due 60 days prior to the event. You are welcome to send smaller, partial payments of any amount prior to the specified due date, so in effect creating your own payment plan on your own schedule. Please include the last names of the couple and the wedding date in the memo line if you are mailing a check. Full payment is due by the specified due date. 

This is a great question but not one with one answer. Many factors need to be taken into consideration such as date, number of guests, type of food etc. However, in general the average budget of a couple getting married at Redland Farm Life is between $22,000-$35,000 for all wedding expenses (venue, food, DJ, photographer, flowers, etc.).

As a venue we do not have a guest count minimum but some caterers do. This depends on the caterer you choose.

Yes, and we do this to guarantee quality food and excellent service as it is very important to us as we know it is to you.

No, at Redland Farm Life we only host one wedding per day to ensure that each couple’s event is special and receives our full attention.

Yes, there are several hotels 5-10 miles from the venue in the Tamiami Airport & West Kendall area.

We don’t provide linens we include beautiful farmhouse tables that don’t need linens as well as upgraded cross back chairs, dessert wagon, rustic cocktail tables, wine barrels and lots of decor at no extra cost. However, if you wish to add linens they can be rented through us or through an outside vendors. You are also welcome to bring your own linens. Tableware rentals is provided by our preferred caterers.

In the case of rain we will have the ceremony under Orchard Grove (covered reception space). You also have the option of renting a tent at an additional cost. The price of the tent will depend of the type and size of tent you choose.

Because we only host one event per day, our venue rental fee remains the same whether you hold your ceremony, reception, or both on site.

We are dog friendly, with some specific requirements. Dogs are allowed during the ceremony and during picture time. Animals, other than service animals, are NOT allowed under the covered area or near food. Dogs must be on a leash and someone must be responsible for them other than the bride and groom. Dogs are not allowed unsupervised inside the Bridal suite or Groom Cabin.

Check, Wire Transfer, Cash or Credit Cards. Credit cards have a 4% convenience fee.

We have them all available on our inventory page.

You will have access to the venue as of 8am the day of the event, not earlier.

If you only rent the venue without a package, no we don’t. We will have everything you selected ready for you, your day of coordinator or florist to set it up.

Yes, you must have a day of coordinator with you on the day of the Wedding when not doing our All-Inclusive package.

Catering Questions

Through our years we have worked with great caterers in the industry.  We work exclusively with 2 in our packages. These caterers are:  Brazilian Grill Catering & Event by Molina. However, we work with others that are not part of our caterers.

When you do our All-Inclusive package, our Event Planner takes care of placing orders with all of the vendors,

When only renting the venue, you are responsible for hiring and contracting all your vendors. Contact info for each caterer is here.

Yes you can and we don’t charge a corkage fee. However, all alcoholic beverages must to be served through a licensed bartender.

Planning Questions

We suggest starting 1 hour prior to sunset. This gives you enough time to do the ceremony and take pictures right before and during sunset.

Click here to download the suggested Redland Farm Life table layout PDF. We will contact you 1 month before the event to discuss your selected floor plan.

Fireworks are not permitted. Sparklers are allowed only during the send-off at the entrance of the property.

No vehicles can’t be left overnight. Please advise your guests of this policy. The gates will be locked at the end of the event. As we are also a working nursery, the gates remain locked at other times.

Music must conclude by 11:00 p.m. to ensure that you, all of your items, and all of your vendors are off-property by midnight.

We are a working nursery with locked gates. For that reason, all deliveries can start at 8 am and must be done 2 hours prior to your event start time. Please advise your vendors of this policy.

Yes, candles are allowed as long as the flame is completely contained in a candle holder you provided. Hanging candles will not be allowed for safety reasons.

When using any of our vases, cylinders or candle holders you may only use battery operated candles.

Setup and Day-of Event Questions

Outside food and drink is permitted prior to the ceremony in the Bridal Suite & Groom Cabin. It is not allowed after the start of the event.