Securing Your Date
You must provide the full rental fee to secure your date on our calendar. If, for any reason, you decide not to use our facility, we will refund your payment on the following schedule. 

Cancellation
12 months prior to your event - 100% refund 
9 months prior to your event - 75% refund 
6 months prior your event - 50% refund 
Within 6 months of your event - 0% refund 

Limitations
Your event is limited to the space and time you have rented. Guests arriving prior to your specified rental time will be subject to admission fees. 

Anyone providing a service to you or any other contracted rental company must contact our director of visitor services two weeks prior to your event to arrange a delivery and set-up time. It is your responsibility to inform your contracted vendors of our policies and expectations. Food items and tableware deliveries may be made through the southeast doors to the kitchen. All deliveries, including flowers, tables, chairs and sound equipment, without exception, must be made through the loading dock near the large garage door along the east access road. No vendor vehicles may be parked on the east access road or in the garage at any time. 

Conduct of Event
Any client seeking to use Lauritzen Gardens for an event will assume full responsibility for the conduct of all persons attending the event. The client will be responsible for any damage done to the premises by the client's guests or independent contractors. All clients will be required to conduct the event in an orderly manner in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations. No animals are allowed with the exception of those aiding the visually or physically impaired. No bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades or sleds may be used on the grounds.

Decorations
The visitor and education center includes plant and floral displays. These assets are not to be moved, removed, changed or destroyed in any way. Other than table decorations, no decoration of the facility or gardens is allowed. All linens, tableware, centerpieces, etcetera, must be rented. 

Nothing, including chart-pak paper, may be tacked, pinned, nailed, taped, etcetera, to any surface of the building or in any garden.  

No signage of any kind is allowed in or outside of the building.  

Candles are allowed only if hooded, drip-less or in glass containers.  

No environmentally harmful, unsightly products or potentially dangerous materials may be used such as rice, glitter, confetti or fireworks, including sparklers.  

Catering
Abraham Catering Service is our preferred caterer. Their staff is available to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks and beverages. Arrangements can be made by calling Abraham Catering Service at (402) 331-6610. You will receive a separate bill for catering. If you would like to use another caterer, other than our preferred caterer, a $1,000 buyout fee is required 30 days prior to the event. 

Abraham Catering Service has more than 50 years experience in the catering industry. They have grown from two employees to 150 employees today. Abraham Catering Service strives to stay on top of the current trends in the culinary world, allowing them to design a menu to suit any budget or need. Visit www.abrahamcatering.com for details. 

Alcohol Policy 
Bottled beer is not permitted in the visitor and education center, although you may have canned or keg beer. Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., alcohol for your event must remain in the room you have rented. For serving possibilities or an estimate, please feel free to contact our preferred caterer. 

Smoking Policy
The visitor and education center promotes a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors and is only permitted in designated outdoor areas. It is your responsibility to inform your guests of our policy. 

Photography Policy
Photography for your function may take place only during the time of your rental unless other acceptable arrangements have been made with the director of visitor services in advance at (402) 346-4002 ext 204. It is your responsibility to inform your photographer of our policies regarding photography. Please request a copy of our complete photography policy from the director of visitor services.

Lost or Stolen Items
Lauritzen Gardens is not responsible for lost, stolen or missing items. It is your responsibility to remove all personal effects within 48 hours of your event. Items left behind will be disposed of after that time. 

Weddings
Indoor weddings are permitted after 6 p.m. only if you have also rented the facility for the entire evening. There is an additional $1,000 charge. Capacity is 150, mid-May through mid-September in our floral display hall and 125, year-round, in our café area. We can provide a limited number of chairs or you may rent your own.

Please call for more information or to book an event.   
Kim Knoll
Rental Coordinator
(402) 346-4002 ext. 261