The Beal Center at the Historic Courthouse

Policies 

Soft Hold

The only way to fully reserve a date is to complete the booking process via contract and initial payment submission. A client may place a "soft hold" on a single date, while reviewing your interactive quote. This hold will expire either after 10 days or once another client has expresses serious interest in the same date, at which point the client who placed the soft hold is given 12 hours to finalize the booking process.

 

Payment

Payment is split into two equal payments installments, unless other arrangements have been made. The first payment is due within 10 days of quote submission and the final payment is due 30 days before event date, which is non-refundable. Accepted forms of payment include check, pay pal, Venmo, and credit/debit cards. 

 

Deposit & Fee(s)

The Beal Center requires a refundable damage deposit check for the rental of the courtroom, the conference room, court yard and gazebo. All areas must be left as they received them. ( see additional information in the contract)

Venue cost excludes fees for required documentation of Day-of Event Liability Insurance, Alcohol Permit, other vendor costs, and any necessary venue documentation reprocessing fees (quotes, contracts, invoices, etc.).

 

Date Change

Date changes are permitted without fee if the new package amount is of equal/lesser value then the original package. A fee will apply for rescheduled dates that have less than 90 day notice,. The client is responsible for any rate change in package pricing at the time of rebooking. 

 

Cancellation

Revoked event dates 90 days prior to event date following contract submission is deemed a "cancellation". Upon cancellation, all outstanding payments are due immediately. Refund may be issued only if the event date is rebooked utilizing a package of equal/greater value than the original package . 

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Decorations

Outside decorations are welcomed upon prior approval of the venue. Decorations may not be hung , decorations may be affixed to any venue structures unless approved by the venue. Sparklers, bubbles, and birdseed may be used outside only. Rice, confetti, glitter and individual silk flower petals are not permitted anywhere on the premises. Signs may only be used for means of directing traffic to event. All decorations and signs are to be set up and removed during the rental period .

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Guest Count

The Beal Event Center can accommodate up to 155 guests  for a wedding ceremony , concert, or lecture . The Beal Event Center can accommodate up to 120 guests with venue chairs and tables for an event. The Beal Event Center

can accept last-minute place-settings at an additional cost. 

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Alcohol

The following requirements must be met to have alcohol at your event:  you must purchase your own alcohol; you must obtain a "Limited Special Occasions Permit" from the NC ABC for each day alcohol is consumed on the premises; no shots allowed; self-service is permitted only in the suites prior to guest arrival or start of bartending services (whichever occurs first); "last call" must take place 15 minutes prior to conclusion of bar services and at least 75 minutes prior to event end time; alcohol consumption on the premises must terminate upon conclusion of bartending services;

 

Smoking/Vaping

The Beal Center is a non-smoking, non-vaping venue meaning smoking or vaping of any type is not permitted inside or outside any building/structure or near entrances of any building/structure. Illegal substances are not allowed at any time on the premise. Policy breach is prohibited and subject to immediate removal from the premises, fine, and possible event termination without refund.

 

Suites

Clients are responsible for their own items during events that includes bridal suite, groom quarters, ect. Any alcohol in the suites will be transitioned to the bar to be served during cocktail hour and/or reception.