Rental Policies

Hours of Operation

• Rental times are up to 8 (eight) hours and can start as early as 8:00am. All events must end at 11:00pm, leaving the last hour for clean up.
• The venues are shown by appointments. Please do not visit on weekends.

Tables, Chairs, & Benches

• Tables & chairs are set for your event. The venue’s tables and chairs are not to be used on the lawn. Floor plans cannot be changed, please do not move tables and chairs. No guest seating in the front foyer. Antique furniture may not be used for events. Rental chairs may not be used inside the venues. For safety, doors cannot be blocked by tables or chairs.
• The venue’s tables and chairs may not be used outdoors. Rental chairs that have been used on the lawn may not be used inside the venue.
• Two Rivers Mansion only: The benches are stored on the south side of the Mansion. The renter must set up and restack the benches. There are 30 and this gives guest seating for 100. Benches may not be used on the back verandah.

Rental Items & Outlets

• Delivery and pickup of rental property must be discussed and approved. The Friends of Two Rivers, Metro Parks and staff are not responsible for rental items.  All items must be removed from inside the venues.
• All tents must be supplied by, erected and removed by a commercial event company. All tents must be scheduled by the events manager.
• Two Rivers Mansion only: An isolated circuit box is located on the south end of the veranda. There are no electric plug ins on the front porch, you will need to bring a 50 foot extension cord. The Gazebo has electric. Mansion’s outlets are all 2 prong, please bring adapters.

Ceremonies & Receptions

• The guest capacity for weddings and receptions at Two Rivers Mansion is 125. Indoor ceremonies are held in the double parlor rooms. Seating is limited to eighty-five (85) guests. Tents can be rented for larger groups at Two Rivers Mansion. The guest capacity for weddings and receptions at Stone Hall is 75 people seated at cocktail tables, or 50 guests seated inside. The garden at Stone Hall can accommodate approximately 125-140 seated guests.
• Two Rivers Mansion only: Outdoor ceremonies may be held on the front porch or Gazebo. Park benches are stacked on the south side of the Mansion for outdoor seating. Renter is responsible for setting up and re-stacking them after use. You are also welcome to use rental chairs.
• The venue’s tables and chairs may not be used outdoors. Rental chairs that have been used on the lawn may not be used inside the venue.
• A bridal suite at both venues is located on the upper level for the bridal party. All belongings and trash must be removed.
• Throwing rice, birdseed, silk flower petals or confetti is prohibited. Additional hours, floor plans and rental balance must be confirmed 30 days in advance of your event.

Rehearsals

• We are not always able to grant a specific rehearsal time. If possible, we will give two (2) hours the day before the wedding.
• Rehearsal must be scheduled with the Event Coordinator thirty (30) days in advance.

Parking

Please do not park on the lawn. No parking at the back of either venue. Please leave this area clear for catering and other vendors. Handicapped parking is on the North side of the Two Rivers Mansion and on the side of Stone Hall.

Smoking

There is no smoking inside the venues or on the front porch. Ash trays are provided on the back veranda at Two Rivers Mansion.

Music & Dancing

• A piano is available inside Two Rivers Mansion and may not be moved. All outdoor music must end by 10:30pm.
• To protect the venues there is no dancing inside the house. You are welcome to rent a dance floor for the lawn.

Decorations

• No decorations may be attached to the walls, woodwork or doors.
• Antique furniture may not be moved.
• Two Rivers Mansion only: No decorations on the mantle of “The Love Message” painting in the rear foyer.
• Candles may be placed on guest tables
• All decorations must be removed at the end of your rental time.
• There is no access to the upper porches.
• Antique urns on the front porch cannot be moved.
• No sparklers allowed.
• Please do not adjust window treatments.

Clean-Up

• It is your responsibility to inform everyone assisting with your event of the policies. The Friends of Two Rivers staff will put away tables and chairs.
• Take away everything you brought to the venues.
• Carry all trash from inside the venues, back veranda at Two Rivers Mansion, garden area of Stone Hall, and bar area to the dumpsters provided on both properties. We do provide trash bags.
• Remove all flowers, decorations and equipment.
• Two Rivers Mansion only: Park benches must be restacked on the south side of the mansion.
•  In the kitchen area of both venues, all food must be removed from the refrigerator and the warming ovens. Floor must be swept and wet mopped. Please do not take oven trays out of the warming kitchen at Two Rivers Mansion.
• All rental equipment must be removed from either venue.  Please ask staff where to place items.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Friends of Two Rivers provides services without discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital, family, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or citizenship status.