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Hessenland Inn

Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery is an inclusive venue. Every person that walks through our doors is welcomed with open arms and hearts

 

About Us

 

  • Hessenland Inn has been a family owned and operated business since 1984
  • We host both intimate experiences, as well as larger weddings up to 180 people
  • We are conveniently located ten minutes from Grand Bend and ten minutes from Bayfield on highway 21
  • Our onsite winery officially opened in 2019, currently offering 5 vintages
    We offer 15 guest rooms so your guests can stay onsite. Find out more here:
  • Our preferred vendors:
  • Our historic Coach house was lovingly restored in 1998 and offers a rustic and cozy experience, seamlessly blending stone walls & modern touches
  • For more information on our Inn, please take our virtual tour.

 

 

About our weddings /Why choose us?
  • We are a full-service venue that assists you in planning a day that shows your unique & authentic style.
  • Our packages focus on transparency to allow you to effortlessly budget & plan your day
  • Each of our weddings are carefully curated to suit our couples.
  • We offer 15 hotel rooms for your guests. These rooms are reserved for your guests until 2 weeks before your wedding. You have a unique room code that your guests will need in order to book.
  • We are here to lovingly guide you through each step of the planning process

 

 

The Packages


Our 2022 packages start at $107.95 per person which includes:

  • Venue rental
  • Tables & Chairs
  • Ceremony & reception set up
  • Linens, tableware, glassware
  • Hors d’ oeuvres post ceremony (four per person)
  • Sparkling wine post ceremony
  • Three course meal
  • Two bottles of wine per table of 8-10 people
  • Late night meal
  • On-site wedding planning services (see additional information for detailed list)
  • All bartenders & servers
  • 60 minute rehearsal with onsite wedding planner

 

 

What if I don’t want to choose a wedding package?
  • We offer more than just wedding packages! We offer A La Carte services so you can pick and choose what you want to include on your day.
  • Looking for a smaller & more intimate day? To find out about our Hitched at Hessenland dates. [Contact us for more details]

 

 

What about the bar?
  • Our three carefully curated packages have distinctly different bar options, so that you can choose a package that is as unique as you!
  • The Premier includes a two-hour host bar so you have flexible bar options
     Following the two-hour cocktail bar, you have the option of paying by consumption, tickets, toonies, or cash bar! Get in touch with us for more details!
     The 2 hour bar takes place right after the ceremony, this means you get to choose what bar option you want after dinner when the bar reopens after dinner.
  • The Signature & The GoldSchatz both include six hours of open bar included in the price per person. (That’s 2 hours right after the ceremony & 4 hours after dinner)
     So the only extra charges you will incur the day of the wedding will be extra bottles of wine on guest tables, or extra drinks during dinner if approved by you!
  • We know how important it is to support local! Ask us about our local beer options. We are excited to showcase our own wine on your wedding day- Ask about current vintages!

 

 

What is the backup plan if it rains?
  • We can move the ceremony inside the Coach House in the event there is inclement weather. We can make this decision within two hours of the ceremony as we will move the reception tables to the side- which all gets put back into place when the ceremony is over!
  • You have the option of renting a tent from an outside vendor- We can help with this!

 

 

Dietary Needs
  • We are happy to accommodate any dietary needs at no extra charge.
  • You have the option of offering your guests a choice between two meat entrees- This will result in a service fee of $2.75 per person.

 

 

Sustainability
  • We are proudly Feast On Certified. This means that we are committed to serving local food & beverages at your function.
  • We are always working towards more sustainable practices, if you have any questions on making your day more sustainable ask Kelsi!

 

 

Our planning process
  • What are your next steps after booking?
    o You will receive an email from our online booking system HoneyBook that will contain the contract- you can easily sign this online!
    o Once the contract is signed and the non-refundable retainer is paid you will receive a welcome email from Kelsi. This will give you important information about your HoneyBook file, next steps, and important dates to keep in mind.

 

 

What we offer


Our in-house Wedding coordinator is here to assist you throughout the planning process. List of planning services provided includes:

  • Site visits, consultations, providing estimates
  • Customizing contracts & invoices in relation to venue, bar, food services
  • Creation of your online HoneyBook file

o Our preferred vendor lists
o A sample floorplan
o Your contract, estimate, payment schedule
o Hotel room information, room block information
o Weekend itinerary
o Sample day of itinerary
o Dinner service Excel spreadsheet

  • Facilitating outside vendor search
  • Planning meetings & establishing timelines
  • Additional meetings if required throughout the planning process
  • Linen & décor ordering (Including anything over & above what is included in the package price)
  • Creation of hotel room blocks, information on your unique code, making room reservations if required
  • Ceremony & reception set up
  • Assisting with décor set up, place cards and favors, centrepieces, stationery placement
  • Contacting vendors prior to your wedding day, meeting with vendors if required, serving at point person for all vendors & couple
  • Rehearsal coordination alongside your officiant
  • Day of coordination

 

o Ensuring timelines are followed, schedule of events is on schedule
o Ceremony facilitation & working with officiant & music vendors
o Turning on lights, ensure décor is placed correctly, ensuring items are moved from ceremony to reception space if needed
o Creating final invoice based on charges incurred during your wedding (if any)

 

 

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