Spinning Leaf FAQs
How do I reserve my event date? +
We require a 20% deposit for all weddings or 50% of the rental cost for any non-wedding event. Your deposit goes toward the total rental balance and is non-refundable. We must have the signed contract and full deposit to reserve your date.
How can I submit payment? +
Your payment will be automatically drafted monthly from your account. You can choose upon paying the deposit whether you want the monthly payment drafted on/around the 1st or the 15th. Your final payment will be 60 days out from your event date, and may vary from the monthly amount you have been paying if there is any remainder.
What time can I access the facility? +
You and your vendors may access the facility beginning at the rental start time listed in your contract and not any earlier. If you need additional time prior to the start of your rental time, it can be purchased for $150.00 per half hour. All set-up and clean-up for you and your vendors must happen during your access times. They may not access the property or buildings outside of that time.
What time do I need to be out of the facility? +
Your access to the facility ends at the rental end time listed in your contract. Please plan to end your event one hour prior to the end of your facility access in order that your vendors and guests have time to clean up and exit by the end time stated in your contract. Failure to comply will result in a fine.
What caterers are allowed at Spinning Leaf? +
Every event and wedding at Spinning Leaf that requires catering will be catered by our exclusive caterer, Gather + Feast.
Can I have alcohol at my event? What brands do you carry? +
Yes! All alcohol on Spinning Leaf property must be purchased and served through Spinning Leaf. Due to our ABC license, it is illegal to bring in your own alcohol and doing so will result in a fine. We offer an open bar in all of our inclusive packages.
What do I need to know about the bar policies? +
The open bar in our packages are open 3-4 hours depending on the package - please consider this as you determine the timeline for your event. If you would like to extend bar service, we can do that for an additional charge. We cannot have a bar open for longer than 4.5 hours. We also cannot close the bar at any point during your event, so the bar hours must be consecutive. All bars must end 30 - 45 minutes before your guests leave.
Do you provide a Wedding Coordinator? +
Yes. A professional wedding coordinator is provided in all of our packages!
How can I use the beautiful patio space? +
Yes! The only rule regarding the patio is that the patio furniture cannot be removed. We will happily add additional tables if you’d like to host your event outdoors, but the furniture currently in place must stay on the patio- of course we can shift it around to accommodate more tables.
When can I rehearse for my wedding ceremony? +
Included in your rental is one hour of rehearsal time to be used during the hours of 10 AM - 5:30 PM the day before your event. Your rehearsal time slot is subject to availability and we cannot guarantee this time until 30 days prior to your event. Many of our couples also rent Spinning Leaf for their rehearsal dinner the day before their wedding, doing so you will ensure that your rehearsal time is guaranteed!
When can I have a photography session? +
The scheduling of your photo session is subject to availability. These sessions are only scheduled Monday - Thursday and need to end by 8 PM. We ask that you please reach out to your Venue Planner to request a time. Please note - because of our extremely busy event schedule we cannot guarantee a date until 30 days out. For non-clients or extra photo sessions, the price is $125/2 hours.
Can I use candles? +
Yes! They must be in a container and the flame must be below the top of the container. All containers must have bottoms as well.
Can I scatter artificial flowers? +
Only real flower petals may be used outside. The exception to this rule is if you are using artificial flowers in your bouquet or arbor decorations. Be sure to clean up all flowers and decor inside and outside. Failure to not follow these rules will result in a fine.
Can I use sparklers for my exit? +
Yes! A grand sparkler exit is included in all of our packages besides Build Your Own. If you are choosing the Build Your Own package and still want a sparkler exit, the sparklers must be the smoke-less variety; we recommend Love Wedding Sparklers and can send you a discount code upon request. Sparklers cannot be lit inside, grassy areas, the garden, or the pergola. Other acceptable options are: bubbles, birdseed or real flower petals. You must clean up after any type of send-off. Failure to comply will result in a fine. Floating lanterns are illegal in North Carolina.
Can my dog be a part of the ceremony? +
Yes! However, you must have prior approval. You must have arrangements made for a non-wedding party member to care for your dog at all times. They are not allowed in indoor event spaces (unless for the ceremony) and must be crated in one of the suites or taken home after the ceremony.