FAQs

We offer tours by appointment only. Tours are available on Tuesdays every hour from noon to 6pm and on Saturdays every hour from 11am to 3pm. Book a Tour here or Contact Us here with questions.

Dates are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. To secure a date, Mac-O-Chee Castle must receive a signed rental agreement, proof of purchased liability insurance and an initial rental payment. We offer convenient online payments using credit card or bank transfer. The entire balance must be paid in full, no later than 90 days prior to your event.

All set-up is restricted to the rental period on the day of your event. Keep in mind that table and chair set up is included in the rental fee.

Rehearsal times are limited to one (1) hour on the Thursday evening before your event,  Rehearsal times are based on which evening you have reserved Mac-O-Chee Castle:

• A Sunday venue rental means your rehearsal will be from 5-6pm on Thursday evening
• A Friday venue rental means your rehearsal will be from 6-7pm on Thursday evening
• A Saturday venue rental means your rehearsal will be from 7-8pm on Thursday evening

We do not currently have wedding planners on staff or provide that service but hope to in the future!  We do however include full access to a Venue Manager at the event for the entirety of the day.

We do not offer decor packages at this time.  Rental of Mac-O-Chee Castle includes set-up and tear-down of tables and chairs.  As decor options become available, specifics related to those options will be shared with you during your scheduled tour, which can be booked here. We ask that you set-up and tear-down any of your own decor within the rental period.

The Mac-O-Chee Venue Manager is your dedicated staff member that is assigned to your event and will oversee all logistics regarding the venue, and the person that will assist with executing the timeline of your event.

We have seating for up to 300 guests indoors, as well as 300 all-weather outdoor chairs.

Mac-O-Chee Castle has a maximum recommended capacity of 300 people within the newly built Event Venue space.  If your needs are different than this limitation, please Contact Us here.

Our parking lot is paved and accommodates more than 100 vehicles.  Additional overflow parking is also available.  Mac-O-Chee Castle has designated handicapped parking, a drop off area for event guests, as well as a golf cart available for handicapped guests and to assist those in need from the parking lot.

We have begun developing a preferred list of caterers, florists, DJs, photographers, and videographers. However, you can hire vendors of your choice.

Contracted catering services must have a Catering Food Service Operation License from the State of Ohio. Please ensure that you obtain a copy of this License and provide it to Mac-O-Chee Castle prior to booking your caterer.

Mac-O-Chee Castle can host an indoor ceremony for up to 300 guests. After the ceremony, we transition the venue into a reception space for your guests. If the weather looks uncertain, the bride and groom, along with the Venue Manager, will make that decision together.

We require all couples to take out a $1,000,000 event liability insurance policy. Event insurance covers injury to guests and property damage. Mac-O-Chee Castle does not stipulate use of a specific provider, but has partnered with Vensura with a qualifying plan.  If you prefer to use a different provider, that coverage must be approved prior to reserving Mac-O-Chee Castle for your event.

Yes. For your comfort, our Event Venue and the Historic Castle where the bridal and groom suites are located is climate controlled all year long.

Alcohol can be served at our venue by our onsite licensed and insured bartending service.  Our fully stocked bar and various packages are available to choose from that best suit your needs.  We do not allow alcohol to be brought in and self-served.

The use of candles is permitted in the Event Venue during the reception (as well as the wedding if it is held indoors).  Candles must be inside a container and the flame may not be any taller than the container itself.

Yes! We love dogs and know they are part of your family! A maximum of two pets of the bridal party are permitted on the premises.  We ask that you clean up after them and that they are crated during the reception either outside or in the storage room of the Event Venue. Dogs are not permitted to roam the grounds or buildings unattended. Guests may not bring pets on the premises unless it is trained service animal under the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.

Absolutely! Safety is our first concern. We ask that all vehicles are picked up by 10:00am the next morning.