General Information and Policy Agreement
At the Alpine Country Club, all functions are handled on a
personalized basis by offering specialty menus and planning
each detail together with our professional staff.
We are committed to making your event truly memorable
for you and your guests.
Decorations, Displays, Entertainment
Our Catering/Sales Department will be pleased to assist you
in recommending flowers, centerpieces, musicians or any entertainment
to compliment your special occasion.
Any and all displays and decorations are subject to approval
by a representative of the Alpine Country Club.
Nothing may be tacked, pinned, taped, etc. to walls.
Linen
The Alpine Country Club provides a choice of white or ivory
linens and colored napkins.
Specialty linens may be rented.
Specialty Cakes
You are welcome to bring in your own specialty cake. Delivery and set up time is 1 ½ hours prior
to the event. When the
cake is delivered, it must be placed in the exact designated
area. Due to limited space, the Club is unable to
store your cake or cake pillars, etc. in advance or upon conclusion
of your event. The Club
will cut and serve your cake for a fee of $2.50, however this
fee will be waved if you order one server dessert from the
Alpine Country Club.
Centerpieces
Guests are to provide their own centerpieces. Delivery and set up time is 1 ½ hours prior
to the event. Your florist
is responsible for placing your arrangements in the appropriate
locations. All floral equipment must be removed at the
conclusion of your event.
Favors
Please inform your Sales Representative if you will be having
party favors. Please
note that the State of Rhode Island does not permit the distribution
of alcoholic beverages as favors.
Reservation of Your Date
There will be a One Thousand Five Hundred Dollar deposit required
for the reservation of our Grand Ballroom. This One Thousand Five Hundred Dollar payment
will be applied to your final bill.
We cannot reserve any date until the full deposit has
been received. Please note that in the event of the cancellation
of your reservation, the entire deposit is non-refundable
and non-transferable. All prices are subject to 20% service charge
and RI State Sales Tax. All
prices are subject to change.
Availability
The Alpine Country Club’s Ballroom is available seven days
a week at the following times- Daytime events: 10:00AM - 4:30
PM, Evening events: 6:00PM -12:00Am.
During a daytime event, bands and disc jockeys must finish
playing at 4:00PM. During an evening event, bands and disc jockeys
must finish playing at 12:00 AM.
Bar service will end with the conclusion of your entertainment.
Beyond
a six hour period an additional fee will be incurred of $150.00
per hour.
Rehearsal Dinner
If you confirm your wedding reception at the Alpine Country
Club, you will receive a 25% discount on your food total, or
the right to waive the room rental fee for your rehearsal
dinner.
Guarantees
For all food and functions, we will require an attendance guarantee
seven business days in advance.
In the event that unexpected guests should attend, we
will make every attempt to serve them the same menu item,
however, this cannot be guaranteed.
Audio/Visual
Audio/visual aids are available for rental through our Sales
and/or Catering Department.
We require advance notice for the quotation of pricing
and guarantee of availability.
Meeting Room Charges/Facility Fees
Rental charges apply to all function rooms. The rental fee for the Grand Ballroom is $500.00; the
fee for the Tyrolean Room is $250. Function rooms are assigned according to the
anticipated number of guests.
The Club reserves the right to reassign function rooms.
Extraordinary setup requirements (such as a wedding
ceremony or a personalized dessert table) may constitute an additional
facility fee.
Food and Beverage Regulation
In the event that there is food or beverage remaining from
your party, it can not be taken out of the function room or
the Club by any guest. A
$100.00 minimum order applies to any food or beverage service
in a meeting room. Any specialty beverages can be arranged through
your Sales Representative. The
sale and service of alcoholic beverages is strictly regulated
by the Rhode Island State Liquor Control Board.
As a licensee, the Alpine Country Club is responsible
for the administration of these regulations.
We ask for your cooperation in enforcing the law by not
bringing any alcoholic beverages into the Club from outside
sources. We reserve the
right to limit and control the amount of alcoholic beverages
consumed by your guests. No
alcohol may be purchased or served to any guest under the age
of 21. The Alpine Country Club practices responsible
alcohol service and will refuse service to any guest or patron
deemed to be intoxicated.
All functions are required to generate a minimum of $500.00 in bar sales;
otherwise a $100.00 bartender fee will be applied.
Menu/Special Menu Request/Pricing
Menu selections must be submitted to the Catering Department
four weeks prior to the function date.
The menu prices listed are our current rates and may
be subject to change. Prices
will be confirmed ninety days prior to the function date.
Our professional expertise enables us to customize menus
to make your special event a memorable one.
Cancellation
Once a contract is validated, it is understood that if the
group should cancel, the group will be subject to a cancellation
fee up to 100% of the estimated expenses which the group would
incur.
All deposits
are non-refundable.
Liability and Damage Policy
The Alpine Country Club reserves the right to inspect and control
all private functions. If
the volume from entertainment of public address systems disturbs
other members, the Club reserves the right to request the party
to lessen the volume. Liability for damage to the premises will be
charged accordingly. The
Club cannot assume responsibility for personal property and
equipment brought into the banquet area. The client assumes
all responsibility and shall indemnify and hold Alpine Country
Club harmless from and against any and all physical damage to
the Club and/or grounds, and for any personal injury to guests
and employees of the Club caused by acts, conduct or omissions
of the client and their guests.
The Alpine Country Club reserves the right to cancel
a function at any time (including during the event) where the
rules are not being observed or when the functions are of a
nature not suitable to the Club.
Contracted Vendors and Performers
Clients shall use their best efforts to ensure that all contracted
vendors and performers act in accordance with all local and
State laws, regulations and ordinances; as well as Club rules
and policies. The client shall be held responsible for damage
caused to Club property by a contracted vendor or performer. Alpine Country Club shall not honor any demands
or arrangements made for, or by, a third party contract. The use of amplified music or voice, outside
of the rented room space (especially on Club grounds), is prohibited. Performers are expected to be set-up one hour
prior to the start of an event and must vacate the property
within 1 hour after the conclusion of an event.
Non-Performance
If Alpine Country Club is unable to perform its obligations
under this agreement for any reason beyond its control, including
but no limited to strikes, labor disputes, accidents, government
requisitions, restriction or regulations on commodities, acts
of war or God, such non-performance is excused and Alpine will
not be liable for consequential damages of any nature. |