HOW MUCH TIME IS ALLOTTED FOR A WEDDING CEREMONY AND RECEPTION?
You will have a maximum of 8 hours on the day of the wedding:
- Two (2) hours for preparing/dressing,
- One-half (1/2) hour for ceremony,
- Four and one-half (4.5) hours for the reception, and
- One (1) hour for cleanup.
Additional time for preparing and decorating may be negotiated.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO DRIVE THERE?
Flora Corner Farm is located about an hour and a half from Washington DC, Annapolis and Virginia.
WHEN DO YOU RENT?
Flora Corner Farm rents the venue during each and every month of the year. We are available seven days a week, 11 AM until 11 PM. We are available for parties, receptions, weddings, reunions and company picnics.
HOW MANY GUESTS CAN FLORA CORNER FARM ACCOMMODATE?
The Barn at Flora Corner Farm accommodates up to 130 – 150 guests seated for dinner, or a cocktail-style reception. We can accommodate up to 130 guests with dance floor inside barn, or up to 150 guests with dance floor outside. If inclement weather is predicted, dance floor will be set up outside under a tent with tent rental provided by couple.
DOES THE BARN HAVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING?
Yes.
HOW IS PARKING?
We have a separate field area for parking that is a short walk to the barn. Guests having trouble walking can be dropped off on the driveway.
WILL WE BE THE ONLY PARTY ON THE PROPERTY?
YES! We do one event at a time. The farm is completely private. The only guests present at FCF during your event will be your own.
WILL A STAFF MEMBER BE PRESENT DURING OUR TIME AT FCF?
At all times a member of our staff will be on duty to help out and make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.
IS SMOKING ALLOWED?
Smoking is allowed only in the designated areas. No smoking in the Barn, house, or yard.
CAN WE HAVE THE CEREMONY THERE?
Yes! We have a number of beautiful sites for your ceremony. We also have an arch that can be decorated in your color plus other items to make your ceremony unique and special.
IS THERE A RAIN PLAN FOR CEREMONIES?
We have a very efficient plan that can be put into effect in case of inclement weather. Guests will be seated at their assigned tables and the wedding will be conducted inside the barn in front of the mantle. The bride will still have an aisle to walk down!
WHERE CAN OVERNIGHT GUESTS STAY?
We are centrally located between Waldorf and Solomon Island, Maryland. We are partners with Country Inn and Suites in California, Maryland; Hilton, Holiday Inn, or Back Creek Inn in Solomons, Maryland; and, Best Western in Leonardtown, Maryland. We have also have partnered with Colton’s Shipping Point Farm which has a two bedroom cottage that is perfect for a family or for the newlyweds or as the parents’ retreat.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU SIGN THE CONTRACT?
Ninety (90) days before your wedding day at Flora Corner Farm, Heather or Amanda will sit down with you to discuss the details surrounding your celebration. If you need wedding planning assistance before the ninety (90) day point or are planning out of state please email Heather Zeolla.
GIVE US A CALL AT 301-848-3248, IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS.