Venue Rental Policies
General Rental Policies
- A reservation fee is required to secure the date; full payment is due 60 days before the event.
- Renters must provide a valid credit card number.
- 50% of the reservation fee is refundable if the reservation is canceled 60 days or more before the event date.
- No portion of the payment is refundable if the reservation is canceled less than 60 days before the event.
- Weekend rates apply Fridays through Sundays.
- A refundable security deposit is required for all events
- Additional fees may apply. Please inquire for an individualized quote.
Insurance
All renters must provide written proof of broad-form insurance coverage. The cost is between $100 (for private events that do not involve alcohol) to $275 (for business or organizational events that include the serving of alcohol). We recommend purchasing insurance through TheEventHelper.com. Rental contracts contain the specific requirements for insurance.
Catering, Bartending, and Alcohol
Our list of Preferred Service Partners includes approved caterers for the event’s success.
Renters may also choose to provide their own food and beverage or hire a caterer and/or bartender who is not on our list. However, hiring one of our preferred caterers or bartenders will save the renter $100!
The serving of alcohol must comply with the Washington State Liquor Control Board regulations. For information about banquet permits and special occasion licenses, visit the WA State Liquor Control Board’s website.
Post-event Cleanup
Renters are expected to leave the space as they found it, including removing all decorations and making sure trash and recycling are disposed of into the correct indoor receptacles.
Security Deposit
Renters may lose their security deposits if the space is left dirty or damaged. If renters or their guests stay past the rental end time as depicted in their contract, renters may lose part or all of the security deposit. If charges exceed the security deposit amount, renters will be invoiced accordingly.
For a full list of our policies, please contact us at 360.385.3628 x2 or venuerentals@nwmaritime.org.