Frequently asked questions
What is the rental fee and what is included in the price?
The rental fee will depend on time and day you rent out the space. Set up/tear down of tables & chairs, catering kitchen, audio/visual package, and one security guard are included in the rental fee.
What forms of payments do you accept?
We only accept Credit Card payments. We do require a 3.7% CC processing fee when making payments.
Who is responsible for set up and tear down? Am I responsible for any of the cleaning?
We will take care of both the setup and teardown of your tables and chairs. You and your vendor(s) will be responsible to clean up any food, items, or decorations brought in.
What are the restrictions on décor?
Decorations may not be fastened to the walls with thumbtacks, nails, staples, or tape of any kind. The use of glitter, metallic confetti, straw, rice, birdseed, or hay is prohibited inside and outside of the Event Center. No sky lanterns, candles, sparklers, pyrotechnics, rice, birdseed, or other similar items shall be thrown or lit inside or outside of the Event Center. All large decorations must be approved by the Event Coordinator.
Can I choose my own caterer or vendor?
We have an open caterer/vendor policy. However, we are happy to provide a recommended list of vendors to guide you.
Are there any kitchen restrictions?
Cooking is not allowed in the catering prep kitchen.
What is your alcohol policy?
Venue 918, Inc. requires Tenant, and its vendors, to abide by all laws of the State of Oklahoma concerning the serving and consumption of alcoholic beverages during the Event. All bartenders and caterers are required to provide to Venue 918, Inc. a valid Certificate of Insurance in amount not less than $1,000,000 and must have all licenses required by the City, County and State. wedsafe.com/ or privateeventinsurance.com is recommended.
Does the venue provide security? If so, how many guards?
Venue 918, Inc. will require a security guard(s) for all the evening Events (events beginning at or after 6:00pm or not ending until after 6:00 pm). The Event Coordinator will arrange and pay for the use of one (1) security guard. If alcohol is to be served at the Event, additional security guard(s) will be required and scheduled by the Event Coordinator and paid for by the Tenant. The number of additional security guards will depend on the number of guests scheduled for the Event..
Are there any extra charges if I arrive early or go past my event time?
We ask that you do your best to communicate if you need to adjust your time slot. Tenant shall be charged an additional $150.00 per hour if the Tenant’s cleanup or the Tenant’s vacating of the Designated Space, goes beyond the Event End Time or 12:30am, whichever occurs earliest, or a later Event End Time approved in writing by the Event Coordinator. Tenant is responsible for making certain its guests timely leave the Designated Space.
Do you allow animals?
No animals, except service animals, may be brought into the venue or on its parking lot.