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| DOES THE DEPOT ONLY HOLD WEDDINGS?

No, we can hold any event you want! Some events we have held in the past include : graduation party, class reunion, bridal shower, baby shower, celebration of life, vow renewal, and more!

| WHAT IS THE RENTAL COST FOR AN EVENT?

| DOES THE DEPOT HAVE ANY IN-HOUSE VENDORS?

No, The Depot on Fletcher Street does not have any in-house vendors. However, we provide each guest with a copy of our Preferred Vendor List. This list includes the most recommended services in the Northern MI area – ranging from catering, music, florals, photography, etc. A lot of the vendors on the list have worked at the venue multiple times! While these businesses are amazing to work with, it is not required to book services from our list. If you have other businesses in mind, that is no problem!

| WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM GUEST COUNT?

The maximum capacity for The Depot on Fletcher Street is 300 guests.

| WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THE WEDDING PACKAGE?

Our wedding venue rental includes the use of indoor and outdoor space with a maximum capacity of 300 people. We set up and take down your choice of rectangular and round tables, and either wooden, plastic or white chiavari chairs. We achieve this by meeting with you 2-3 times prior to the wedding and create a floor plan for the special day. We have an inventory full of beautiful decorations that you are able to use for your wedding – signage, chargers, votives, cheesecloths, etc. Larger items include high top tables- with choice of high-top linens, photo back drops and dessert/app tables. 

You get the day before your wedding at 10AM to decorate and use the space how you wish, many use this as an opportunity to host their rehearsal dinner and rehearsal ceremony. You get day of access for the wedding. The Depot closes at 11PM, in which the last song will play and guests will begin to exit. While leaving on wedding night, don’t worry about removing all your itmes from the venue. You will have access until 12PM the next day to retrieve your personal belongings and complete the Exiting Checklist. 

| WHERE CAN WE DECORATE?

Everywhere! The Depot allows guests to decorate the venue however they want, inside and outside. We do have a couple of rules for decorating: No nails, screws, or tape may be used to hang decorations on the walls, floors, ceilings, or various fixtures. No glitter, decorations containing glitter, confetti, rice, birdseed, artificial snow, flower petals (non biodegradable) shall be permitted within the The Depot or upon the grounds. Regulations require that all flamed candles must be enclosed in a vase or votive. 

| DO WE CLEAN UP THE DEPOT AFTER OUR EVENT?

Guests are responsible for removing all personal items (decorations, food, drinks) from the building before departing. We require that you complete our Exiting Checklist before your rental time is up. This includes removing your personal items, disgarding all garbage and removing full trash bags, and putting The Depot’s decorations back in their desired location. The Depot should look like it was when you arrived! (Deep cleaning and cleaning of floors will be taken care of by staff)

| DO YOU REQUIRE A DEPOSIT?

Yes. Along with a signed copy of our contract, we require that a deposit is submitted. The signed contract and deposit is what secures your date on The Depot’s calendar. It is non-refundable.

| HOW DO I PAY FOR MY EVENT?

We accept cash or a check made out to Alpena Marc LLC. After the deposit is made, the remaining balance is due 30 days prior to your event date. 

| DOES THE DEPOT REQUIRE A COPY OF INSURANCE?

Yes, The Depot requires a copy of a certificate liability insurance listing Alpena Marc LLC as additional insured for the day or weekend of which guests will be at The Depot. We require the insurance 30 days prior to the event.

| CAN WE BRING OUR OWN FOOD & DRINKS?

Of course. The Depot is not equiped with a kitchen, but we have a refridgerator behind the bar and a walk-in cooler in the back to keep your items fresh.

The Depot allows alcohol, but does not carry a liquor license. If you are hiring a bartender, we require documentaion of their licensing and insurance prior to the event. If you are not hiring a bartender, we require you to obtain a host liquor liability license – which essentially is a one-day liquor license that covers your event. NO SHOTS!

| HOW DO I ENTER & EXIT THE VENUE BEFORE AND AFTER MY EVENT?

Prior to your event, you will be given a door code that is specific to your event. This code will get you into the building for your event. The code is time sensitive and the time frames will be set based off of what is stated in your contract. This code is accessible only through the front door, all other doors remain locked.

When exitting the building after your event or if the building is left unattended, you will type in your code and hit the lock button. We require that the building is locked while unattended, and that all lights are shut off. (Guests are given a Welcome Packet that includes where the lights are located)