Searching for a special wedding site? The 4-H Center features a beautiful

wood and stone open-air chapel,  ideally situated in a natural setting.

Our chapel seats up to 200 people and is suitable for weddings in all seasons.

Planning a reception or large event? 

• Pavilion on Lay Lake is ideal for your special occasion, night or day
• New Auditorium is perfect for large gatherings or banquets of all ages
• Click here for fly-through of New Auditorium
• We offer full-service catering for your special events and more
• You are welcomed to provide your own caterer
• If outside caterer is used, minimum $100 outside caterer fee for 100 or fewer guests; if more than 100 guests, a $1 per guest fee is assessed

• Full payment is due no later than the week prior to the wedding.
• $750 deposit required to guarantee date; this amount is
• non-refundable within six months of event date.
• All events after 5 pm institute a full day charge
• Half day rental is any four hour period in a single day ending before 5pm
• $50 per hour after 11 pm
• Catering kitchen rental is $150 for 3 hours day of event.                                                 

Full Service Catering

Basic catering cost is a minimum of $6 per person

• includes coffee and punch
• mixed nuts
• choice of one cold hors d'oeuvre included
• add any combination of items onto this basic price

Cold hors d’oeuvres....................................$1.50 per item, per guest

Fresh Fruit Tray with Cream Cheese Dip

Assorted Cheeses and Crackers Tray

Cheese Ball and Crackers

Vegetable Tray

Assorted Finger Sandwiches

Marinated Mushrooms

Spinach Dip

Chips and Salsa

Hot hors d’oeuvres......................................$2.50 per item, per guest

Swedish Meatballs

Chicken Drummettes

Mini-Quiche

Cocktail Sausages

Fried Corn Nuggets

Egg Rolls

Stuffed Jalapenos

Chicken Fingers

Fried Cheese Sticks

Mini-Pizza

Pigs in a blanket

Popcorn Shrimp

Chicken Kabobs

Sweets...................................................$2 per item, per guest

Mini-brownies

Sand Tarts

Lemon Tarts

Assorted Party Cookies

Mini-cheesecake

Specialty Items..........................................available at market pricing

Chef Carved Roast or Ham with Rolls

Steamed or Fried Shrimp

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Fruit Kabobs

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"Your staff was very accommodating...The pavilion is a beautiful setting for a reception. Thank You!"

Frequently Asked Questions about Weddings at the 4-H Center

Where can I get ready?

We have guest rooms and dorm rooms which you may rent overnight.  We also offer a Hospitality Suite which rents for $150 per day. 

Where can guests park?

There are a few parking spots immediately at the chapel, and cars may be

parked anywhere there is an available space.  Parking is not allowed on

the ball field, except when handicap-accessible parking is required.

How will guests get from cars/chapel to event site?

Typically, guests prefer to park and walk.  However, we offer shuttle

service with driver, either a golf cart for $15 per hour, or a minivan for $25 per hour,

with a minimum of four hours.  You may have someone perform this

service in your own van, car or cart if you would like.

Can we use your golf carts?

We will be happy to provide this service for you for a fee, or you may

bring your own golf carts to use on site.  All 4-H Center vehicles

must be operated by 4-H Center staff.

Do you provide catering?

We offer full-service catering.  Please see the Catering information

for pricing and selections.

Will your catering staff serve my guests?

If we are providing catering, we will set up the food and replenish,

maintain the serving area for cleanliness, and clean up the area

after the event.  The set-up is typically self-serve buffet-style; clients

will need to provide punch-servers and cake-cutters, if so desired. 

These services may be provided for an additional fee.

What type of serving plates/utensils are used by your service,

if I choose your catering?

We use 6” or 8” clear plastic plates, clear plastic forks, clear

plastic cups, and heavy-duty paper napkins (if your own are not provided).

Can we take leftovers with us?

No. 

Why is there a $1 per person outside catering fee?

When we provide in-house catering, we control the cleanliness

and maintenance of the rented area immediately.  If an outside

caterer is used, we are still required to meet these requirements

of cleanliness after your event.  A $1 per guest fee covers the

expense of trash removal.

I am renting the pavilion.  Where can my caterer prepare/store food?

There are no food preparation facilities available, but there is a deep-freezer

and a refrigerator in the pavilion storage room. 

I am renting the Auditorium.  Where can my caterer prepare/store food?

For an additional $150, you may rent the catering kitchen adjacent to the

auditorium.  The catering kitchen features food preparation areas, warmers, refrigeration and an ice machine.

Where can my florist store flowers?

There is not a refrigerated area available for flower storage.

Can you host rehearsal dinner?

We can provide food service for a rehearsal dinner.  Menus begin at

$16.50 per person and up.  The side dining room is generally used, as

we continue serving other groups.  You may decorate the side dining room

as time allows.

How early can we begin decorating chapel/pavilion?

The terms of your rental agreement will be stated on your booking agreement.  If space is desired on the day prior for rehearsal it should be rented to guarantee its use. 

Are there lights at the chapel/pavilion?

Yes, there are path lights to the chapel, as well as interior lighting in the chapel. 

The pavilion is lit by sodium lights at night.

What type set-up do you provide?

We will set up our 6 ft. rectangular tables and brown metal folding

chairs according to your drawings and numbers.  If you rent tables

and chairs from a company, you will be responsible for set up

and take down.  We do not have round tables. 

What happens if the weather is bad?

All space is rented as-is, regardless of the weather.  We do not provide a

“back-up” space.  However, if you would be more comfortable renting

additional space just in case, that is certainly an option, based on availability.

When does rental time end?

We require all of your belongings and decorations be removed by the end of

the rental time.  This includes any items such as tables and chairs you may

have rented.  If the end of your rental time is 11 pm, that mean all items not

belonging to the Center must be cleared away by this hour.

Can we throw rice/birdseed?

No, but alternative, non-littering send-offs such as bubbles are welcomed.

Is there somewhere out of town guests may stay?

We do have space available for lodging.  Guest rooms are available at

$65 per room per night, single or double occupancy; dorm rooms are

available at $50 per room per night, single or double.  Additional $5

for each person over the initial two.  Prices do not include tax; space

depends upon availability.

How do guests reserve rooms?

When a wedding is contracted, there is the option of holding rooms for guests, if they are available.  Guests may then be directed to call the Center to make their individual reservations, which requires either a Mastercard or Visa to guarantee.  The Center will take these reservations and advise the wedding party on how many of the rooms they are holding have been booked.  The release date for guest rooms is 30 days prior to the wedding date.  Any rooms NOT released by the contracting wedding party OR the guests who have made reservations will be considered guaranteed and will be charged to appropriate accounts if those who reserved do not show.

Is smoking allowed on site?

There are designated smoking areas and ashcans provided in these areas. 

We do not have smoking rooms.  Guests who smoke in nonsmoking rooms will be assessed a $75 cleaning fee.

Is food service available to guests staying onsite?

If there are more than 10 people interested in having a meal at a given

time, we will set up a food service time.  Meals MUST BE GUARANTEED

one week in advance. Prices for meals are $6.50 breakfast, $8.50 lunch,

and $12.50 dinner.  Price is per person and does not include 5% tax. 

We reserve the right to determine menu.

When is check in/check out?

Rooms are generally available for check in by 2 pm and check out is at 10 am.

Can we bring our pets?

We do not allow pets on site, in any meeting rooms or in any guest rooms.

Is alcohol permitted?

Alcohol is permitted, although we cannot sell or serve it.  Open

containers are not allowed on the grounds or in any public areas;

please restrict consumption to the area you have rented. 

Are bands or dj’s permitted?

Yes, there are adequate power sources both on the pavilion and

in the Mayfield Building.  Your performers must respect the times

of your use agreement as well.

What items may be rented from the 4-H Center?

We offer a PA system for $75 per day, an electric keyboard for $55, and off-white linen tablecloths (NOT full-length) for $4 each.

When is my deposit refunded?

The $750 deposit is required to guarantee your date; this amount is

non-refundable within six months of event date.  The amount is held

as security until one week after the event and is not applied to your balance, but is refunded separately.  Any additional costs associated with the event

(damages, unpaid hotel rooms, missing items, etc) will be subtracted from

the deposit before the remainder is refunded.

Please note the bill must be paid in full one week prior to the event.  The deposit is refunded separately.

Do you have a list of outside catering services?

Click here for a list of outside sources for wedding services. We make no recommendations on the quality of services provided by these sources.

Email additional questions to Kristy Abrams at abramkr@aces.edu.

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