Frequently Asked Questions
Pleasant Hill Mansion
at The Governors Club
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| How can an appointment be made? |
| Just make an appointment with the Director of Sales & Marketing, Todd Elder @ 615.776.4404 or email telder@thegovernorsclub.net |
| How many guests can your venue handle at any one time? |
| The Pleasant Hill Mansion can handle up to 250 guests for an event. |
| Can just a wedding ceremony be held? |
| We require that a reception be held here as well. |
| When do we decide on all the details for our wedding? |
| Your wedding sales manager will arrange the details of your event |
| with you at your convenience. |
| May I bring in my own wedding coordinator or wedding planner? |
| Of course you may bring in your own wedding coordinator if you |
| already have one hired or you may use our wedding coordinator for weddings with over |
| 100 guests. |
| I am from out of state and worried about planning an event long distance. |
| Our sales manager will work closely by phone, e-mail and mail to make sure all of your |
| details are covered. |
| What vendors are not included? |
| You are responsible for booking your officiant, florist/decorator, photographer and music |
| for the ceremony and reception. We can provide a list of vendors, or you are welcome to |
| bring in your own. |
| Are there photography restrictions? |
| Photographers are not allowed on the golf course because of liability issues |
| Please verify with our wedding director where your photos may be shot |
| How do we reserve space? |
| Space cannot be guaranteed without a signed contract and deposit. All space must be |
| approved by our wedding director. |
| How is parking handled? |
| There is a $300.00 fee charged for a traffic director and a 6-seater golf cart for |
| weddings larger than 100. |
| What about rental items? |
| Rental items are your responsibility. |
| There can be restrictions put on the delivery and pick-up of rental items depending |
| the scheduling of events. |
| Is a rehearsal for the ceremony included? |
| There is a 1 hour rehearsal time allotted for weddings of 50 guests or more. The rehearsal |
| is usually held the day before the ceremony. |
| Where does the wedding party get dressed? |
| There are dressing rooms upstairs in the Mansion for the wedding party to use prior to |
| the ceremony. |
| Can I taste the food before I decide on the menu? |
| A tasting for up to 4 people is available for couples planning a banquet reception for |
| 100 or more guests. |
| Can we bring in our own caterer? |
| The Governors Club provides all food and beverage for all events. |
| Is there special pricing for children? |
| Reduced pricing is available for children under 12. |
| What is the deposit and payment schedule? |
| The rental payment is considered the deposit and is due upon signing of the contract |
| to hold the date. Two weeks out the remaining balance is due and charged to a credit |
| card that is on file. |
| Leftover Food |
| Any leftover foods cannot leave the property. We sometimes prepare more food |
| than is necessary in order to make sure that your buffet always looks full. |
| Is there a service charge? |
| Yes, there is a service charge of 20% on all food and beverage. |
| What taxes are applicable? |
| Sales tax for the state of Tennessee is 9.25% applicable to all sales. |
| Wine and alcohol also has an extra 15% state tax that is applied. |
| What forms of payment are acceptable? |
| Credit cards, checks, or cash are accepted. |
| Beverage Service |
| Non- alcoholic events have a flat fee of $6.50++ for beverages. |
| Pricing on bars can be based on consumption or on a per glass basis. |
| The bar can be a hosted only or cash bar. All of this can be worked out with the event |
| director prior to your event. |