Frequently Asked Questions

10:00 AM arrival at the venue to get ready in the Bridal Loft and Groom’s Suite, 4:00 PM ceremony, 4:30 cocktail hour, 5:30 PM announcements, 6:00 PM dinner service, 7:15 PM cake cutting, 9:00 PM late night snack, 10:30 PM DJ end.

You have the option to purchase early arrival at $200 per hour. The earliest arrival time is 8:00 AM. The doors to Pomona are unlocked no earlier than your designated arrival time.

Your guests are welcome to arrive as early as you would like and can visit the grounds, or the Cidery during business hours. Guests are discouraged from entering the venue until the ceremony ends.

Yes. We welcome decorations such as flowers, candles, and up-lighting. We do not allow anything to be applied or adhered to the walls or building that may cause damage. Candles must be LED or comply with restrictions to prevent damage to our surfaces and linens. Confetti, glitter, smoke fog, powder cannons, party poppers, and other projectiles are strictly prohibited.

Venue access begins at 10:00 AM and ends at midnight. Early access, as early as 8:00 AM, can be reserved for a fee of $200 for each additional hour.

Yes. The gate to the property will be unlocked by 10:00 AM the following day.

Yes. Dogs are permitted during the ceremony and cocktail hour only. Dogs are not permitted to enter Pomona and must remain outside. Dogs must have a handler with them at all times.

Pomona is a non-smoking venue. Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside or within 50 feet of the venue, including on the Terrace.

Our reception space comfortably accommodates 225 seated guests with a dance floor.

Yes. Couples can exchange vows outdoors on our patio or terrace and transition seamlessly into the barn for the reception.

Yes, our modern barn is climate-controlled to ensure comfort for you and your guests in every season.

Absolutely. We encourage newly engaged couples to schedule a private tour to experience Pomona in person.

A signed venue rental agreement and a non-refundable retainer are required to reserve a date. We do not hold dates on a tentative basis.

All weddings end at the specified reservation time. Overtime is billed at $500 per hour.

Yes. A $500 refundable damage deposit is due on or before 30 days prior to your wedding and is refunded 10 days afterward, unless damage is sustained, additional cleanup is required, or the wedding runs past the allotted time.

All ceremony rehearsals take place on the Thursday before the wedding.

Pomona can accommodate both DJ services and live bands.

Pomona does not provide or offer any staging, music, or A/V equipment. Up-lighting is available for an extra fee.

A Venue Coordinator will be present on the day of your wedding to ensure all venue-related matters are attended to, including lighting, temperature control, and direction of guests. Wedding ceremony coordination services are included in the Ceremony Fee.

Absolutely. The lawn, patio, and terrace can all accommodate ceremonies. Chance of rain? No worries. Our covered terrace is a perfect option.

We accept cash, check, bank ACH transfer and credit card. Online payments by ACH or credit card are subject to a 4% surcharge, and cash payments receive a 5% discount. Returned checks are subject to a $25 fee, after which all payments must be made by certified bank check.

Payments are split across the planning window. A venue deposit reserves your date, a catering deposit follows nine months out, a second venue payment at six months, a second catering payment at 90 days, the venue balance at 30 days, and the catering balance with gratuity 10 days before the wedding. Your final headcount is due 15 days prior. Exact dates are provided when your contract is complete.

With the exception of cake and baked goods, we cannot allow outside food and beverages to be brought in. All catering is prepared in house.

Due to liability and service standards, we do not allow a client to provide their own alcohol. Wet bar fridges include alcohol as part of your package. Outside alcohol is not permitted in the Suite, Loft, or elsewhere on the premises.

Yes. Bar packages include soft drinks and other non-alcoholic bar standards such as club soda, tonic, and juice.

Yes. All bar packages include hard cider and craft beer from Blue Barn Cidery.

Yes. Every booked couple is invited to our tasting event, held the first weekend in February each year.

Menu prices do not include sales tax or gratuity. An 8% NYS sales tax and a 10% gratuity, calculated on food and beverage, are added to your final catering invoice. The gratuity is distributed to event staff.

Vendor meals and guests under 21 are billed at 50% of the selected menu pricing. Children age 5 and under are free of charge.

For menus or individual items outside of your wedding season, ask a Pomona coordinator for pricing and availability. We recommend selecting from your own season to ensure the freshness and availability of local ingredients.

Yes. Upgraded bar packages may substitute selections with any premium or standard bar options. Standard and premium package clients can also ask about pricing for individual label upgrades.

Dietary and allergen restrictions can be accommodated by request, with advance notice. Pricing changes may apply. Gluten free desserts are sourced from Donna Marie's Gluten Free Bakery at an additional cost.

Desserts not baked on site must come from a NYS Department of Health licensed bakery. Homemade items are strictly prohibited. Proof of licensure is required for new bakery vendors.

Prepared foods may be brought in. Homemade foods are prohibited by the county health department, and outside alcohol is not permitted anywhere on the premises.