Frequently Asked Questions

• Please see the details found here for complete pricing and included items.

• We can accommodate 200 guests including the wedding party.

• Please see the available dates informaion here.

• When the contract is signed, to continue holding the date, we require a $1,000 non-refundable Reservation Fee to be paid. Twelve months prior to the event, fifty (50%) percent of the remaining fee will be due. The final installment will be required 60 days prior to the event. You are welcome to send smaller, partial payments of any amount prior to the specified due date, 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. We also reserve the right to request a credit card on file for any damages to the facility or grounds. Tax is applied to each payment.

• To reserve a date, email us at thechristianroyerhouse@gmail.com, saying you are ready to book XYZ date. We suggest you email us stating you are ready to book your preferred date and include a back-up date in the event your preferred is not available. We hope you are able to visit us in person prior to booking a date. You can request a tour on our Book Tour page, but a tour is not required prior to booking a date. Dates are reserved on a first requested basis.

• We kindly request that all tours are by appointment only. You can request a tour here.

• No. Many venues have minimums because they make a 10-15% commission from the caterer based on how much you spend on food and drinks. We choose NOT to make a commission because we want our food and beverage options to be as elegant or affordable as your budget allows, and therefore we do not have a food and beverage or guest count minimum. Some caterers may have a reasonable minimum for specific dates.

• No, you are free to choose your own licensed and insured caterer and bar service. We do provide our couples with a list of Trusted Vendors who have experience working at The Christian Royer House. You can see this list here.

• At The Christian Royer House, we only host one wedding each day to ensure that each couple’s event is special and receives our full attention.

• The closest elegant hotel is Antrim 1844 in Taneytown. A variety of hotels are available 25-30 miles away in Owings Mills, MD and Gettysburg, PA.

• We do offer an overnight stay in our Honeymoon Cabin for the couple only after the event.

• We have grass parking available for up to 100 cars.

• We have twenty-five (25) 60″ round tables to accommodate 200 guests. We also have a limited number of straight tables to accommodate your gifts, head table, and catering setup.

• We also have ten (10) standing tables for your cocktail hour.

• No. The Christian Royer House provides an awesome venue, tables, upgraded chairs, and beautiful décor. You are welcome to bring your own linens or rent them from a provider. Your caterer may also provide linens and tableware.

In the event of rain, we have several alternate ceremony options, including our covered pavilion and our reception tent. We will work with you ahead of time to select your preferred rain option.

• No. We host only 1 event per day and you are paying to reserve our property for your exclusive use that day.

• We are dog friendly, with some specific stipulations. Dogs are allowed (only with pre-approval by Michelle or Jerry) at the ceremony and pictures. Animals, other than service animals, are NOT allowed inside the tent, cabin, or manor house, or near food. Dogs must be on a leash, and someone must be responsible for them other than the bride and groom.

• We accept cash, check, or ACH payments.

• You will have access to the venue at the time listed on your contract, not earlier. Please plan accordingly!

• This is such a great question! If you are trying to compare venues “apples to apples” we feel like this is a tricky question. Our answer is “no.” We think it’s possible for the job duties of a “day of wedding coordinator” to mean something different to you than it does to us, and we want to avoid the opportunity for miscommunication.

• We do, however, have a Team Leader here before you arrive on site who stays with you throughout the duration of your big day. This member of The Christian Royer House Team, is there to help you however they can (be an extra pair of hands decorating, answer questions from your vendors and direct them as necessary, etc.). Their goal is to do everything possible to help your day go smoothly and ensure it is as stress-free as possible! (But we still don’t consider them a “day of wedding coordinator.”)