General Information About Redbud Event Center
Welcome to Redbud Event Center, the ideal venue for your next event in Owasso, Oklahoma. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, or family celebration, here’s what you need to know to ensure everything goes smoothly:
Deposits and Payments:
Booking Confirmation: A 50% non-refundable deposit of the total rental fee is required upon signing the contract to confirm your booking.
Balance Payment: The remaining balance is due 90 days prior to your event. For bookings made within 90 days of the event, the full payment is required at the time of contract signing.
Payment Options: We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. Please note that a 3.5% surcharge applies to all credit card transactions.
Checks may not be accepted within two weeks of an event. REC reserves the right to accept or refuse a Check within this window.
Cleaning Fee:
Deposit: A $500 cleaning deposit is required at contract signing, payable exclusively in cash.
Refundable Portion: Up to $300 of this deposit may be refunded after your event, provided the venue is returned to its pre-event condition following our cleaning checklist.
Cleaning Fee may be waived at discretion of Redbud Event Center
Cleaning Procedures:
Post-Event Cleaning: Clients are expected to ensure the venue is cleaned and returned to its pre-event state. This includes disposing of all trash in the designated dumpsters, removing all decorations, and cleaning any spills.
Inspection: Our staff will inspect the venue post-event. If additional cleaning is needed or damages are found, charges will be deducted from the cleaning deposit.
Venue Rules and Additional Information:
We maintain a strict adherence to local and state laws, especially concerning alcohol consumption. Ensure your vendors are approved, and all plans are communicated with Redbud Event Center staff.
Our open vendor policy allows flexibility in choosing your preferred caterers, decorators, and other event services, but we require a list of all vendors at least 30 days prior to your event.
Parking
Redbud Event Center shares an entrance with 76 Storage Center. Guests and vendors must not block the lane from the parking lot entrance to the 76 Storage Center gate (East/right side of building). Vehicles that are parked in this lane will be towed at the owner’s expense, no exceptions.
Parking:
Front Lot: Limited parking is available at the front of the building.
Rear Lot: Additional secure parking is available at the back of the building and requires the use of a professional valet service, which must be arranged by the client.
Alcohol
Alcohol Service and Security Policy at Redbud Event Center
When alcohol is served at your event, we uphold strict guidelines to ensure safety and compliance with all local and state regulations:
Identification Requirement: All guests must show a valid ID to receive alcohol, irrespective of their age.
Professional Bartending: Only licensed and insured bartenders are permitted to serve alcohol, strictly from behind the bar. Self-service of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Hard Alcohol Restrictions: No straight shots are permitted, and all spirits must be mixed with a non-alcoholic beverage.
External Alcohol: No external alcohol is allowed on the premises. Guests found with outside alcohol will have it confiscated and may be asked to leave.
Serving to Intoxicated Guests: In accordance with Oklahoma State’s Liquor Laws, no alcohol will be served to visibly intoxicated guests.
No Alcohol from Vehicles: Guests are not permitted to consume alcohol from their vehicles on the property.
Bar Operations: The bar will begin service at a time approved by the client and Redbud Event Center. Guests are not permitted to take drinks before the bar is officially open.
Consume Responsibly: This is a significant event, and overindulgence is discouraged. Plan your transportation in advance, possibly arranging a shared ride with other guests.
Inappropriate Behavior and Cleanliness: Excessive drinking, inappropriate behavior, or incidents requiring significant cleaning (such as vomiting) will lead to possible expulsion from the event and forfeiture of any event deposits.
Uber/Lyft/taxi use is highly recommended for events where alcohol is being served and consumed.
Security Requirements:
Certification: Security personnel must be CLEET certified, bonded, and insured.
Presence: Security must arrive 30 minutes before the event begins and stay until the conclusion of the event.
Insurance Requirement:
Mandatory Insurance: Special Event Host Liquor Liability Insurance is required for events serving alcohol and is strongly recommended for all events. This insurance can be purchased from websites like www.eventhelper.com, www.wedsafe.com, or www.wedsure.com.
Policy Coverage: Certificates of Liability Insurance must be provided with The Redbud Event Center as Additional Insured. Insurance must provide at least $1,000,000 in liability per occurrence.
