FAQ

  • Are your weddings legal?

    Yes. We offer not only symbolic ceremonies but legal ceremonies too. Our wedding ceremonies are 100% legal and binding per NC state law. You will be legally married the day you have the ceremony performed if you meet the exact same requirements established by North Carolina law.

    CLICK HERE TO OBTAIN YOUR MARRIGE LICENSE

  • Do you offer postponements of events?

    Yes, you have up to 6 months to reschedule your wedding & events with us.

  • Do you perform ceremonies in spanish?

    Yes, we have officiants who speak Spanish.

  • Are pets allowed?

    Yes, please bring your furry friend to celebrate with us.

  • Can we receive a refund if we decide not to get married or use your venue?

    All payments are non-refundable however we do offer service credit for a later date.

  • Is there parking?

    Yes we have a paid parking lot in front of our space and street parking which is free on the weekends.

  • Is alcohol allowed?

    If you choose to serve mixed drinks with liquor, NC law requires an ABC one day special occasion permit. NC law prohibits guests bringing their own alcohol or liquor. We require a NC licensed and fully insured bartender to serve any liquor/mixed drinks.

    Click the link below to apply for your LIMITED SPECIAL OCCASION PERMIT

    Limited Special Occasion Permit

  • Do you offer a sound system?

    We have a sound system that is complimentary to use. We are more than happy to play your ceremony music and play your curated playlist.

  • Do you offer same-sex weddings?

    Yes we do! All love is welcome!

  • Is there a fee to bring my own officiant?

    No you are more than welcome to bring your own officiant to make your ceremony more personalized. However, please note, bringing your own officiant does not discount our package.

  • Do you offer children party space rental?

    We welcome parties for guests 12 years old and older. Unfortunately, we don’t offer the space to guests younger than 12 years old.

  • Are children allowed to attend events in your space?

    Yes under the care of a responsible adult for the duration of their time in the venue.

  • Can I host a ticketed event?

    Yes you can. Please contact us with more details as we limit the type of ticketed events hosted at our venue.

  • Do you offer discounts?

    We offer a 10% discount to teachers, service men & women, military and those in the medical profession.

  • Does my venue rental cost include set up & break down?

    No, You will need to include setup and break down time within the number of hours you rent.

  • Do you require a security deposit?

    We require a $200 security deposit for all events. This goes towards any damages or overage that may occur during your event. If there are no issues we will refund the $200 with 14 days of your event.

  • Do you offer onsite planning?

    Absolutely! City Hall Boutique Events is founded by 2 wedding planners with over 20 years of combined experience. We are more than happy to plan your day.

  • Are outside planners allowed?

    Absolutely, we welcome outside planners to help with the planning and coordination of your event.

    Exclusive of Pop-Up and Micro Wedding Packages.

  • Do you have any vendor restrictions?

    All vendors must be licensed and insured to work out of the space. In addition, we must approve all vendors prior to you reserving their service.

  • What if we are running late for our wedding?

    Running late can be an issue as we will most likely have a wedding scheduled after yours.

    We can modify your allocated time which may affect photos or shift your event by 1 hour however, you will not receive your security deposit back. Beyond an hour, your wedding will be delayed until we have another opening in our schedule later that day or another day.

  • When do we receive our photos from our wedding?

    You will receive your photos within 2 weeks of your wedding,

  • Is there a fee to bring our own photographer?

    As long as they are not using a professional grade camera ( We consider DLSR cameras with detachable lenses are pro equipment) they are more than welcome however, this does not discount our pricing.

    However, if you bring professional equipment then we do charge a $75 fee. The fee give your photographer approval to shoot in our venue.

    Please note: Our photographers are highly recommended as they have a tremendous amount of experience shooting at our venue in conjunction with our lighting, spacing, and environment, to make your images amazing.

  • What if I forget my marriage license at home?

    We arrange a time for our officiant to meet you to sign your marriage license. A witness can also be provided if needed as long as the date on your marriage licenses reflects that it was obtained prior to your wedding day. There will be a $50 fee associated with this.

  • What timeframe can I host my event?

    All events must fit within the timeframe of 10am - 12am (inclusive of set up and break down)

  • Are we allowed to bring in food we cooked?

    Due to liability, all food brought in must be prepared in a licensed kitchen. Caterers, restaurants and platters from grocery stores are acceptable.