General Questions
The Emerald Cottage on Hidden Lane – Venue Details
- Accommodates up to 60 wedding guests
- The Cottage filled with lush ferns and natural charm
- 5-hour site rental of The Cottage
- Complimentary 1-2 hours for decorating
- Onsite venue host and partial day-of coordination
- Seven handcrafted 7 ft. x 29 in. tables with benches
- One 4 ft. sweetheart table
- One 6 ft. Cake & gift table provided
- Access to our wood-burning fire pit (Solo Stove)
- Play your choice of music throughout the day
- On-site restroom with flushable toilets, running water, heat & air conditioning
- All trash handled and taken away
The Long Answer – The Emerald Cottage on Hidden Lane
With over 13 years of experience in the wedding industry, we pour our hearts into every celebration at The Emerald Cottage.
Our cottage venue is designed for intimate gatherings, accommodating up to 60 wedding guests. (Your vendors, lap children, not included in that count.) To keep the experience personal and stress-free, this number is firm. A simple way to determine your guest count is to ask: “Who needs a seat at the reception?”
The Cottage itself is filled with ferns and natural charm, while the pond and surrounding greenery provide a breathtaking backdrop for your vows. Additional décor is always optional—many couples find the space beautiful as it is—but we welcome any personal touches or added decorating to reflect your vision.
Your guests are welcome on-site for 5 hours, with access 1-2 hours beforehand for vendor setup, decorating, or rehearsal or the night before if no wedding is booked. This setup time is in addition to your 5-hour rental. You may use your time for ceremony only, ceremony & reception, or reception only—it’s completely up to you.
On your wedding day, an onsite host and partial day-of coordinator will greet your guests, help with parking, and ensure everything flows seamlessly.
We provide all the essentials: tables, benches, a sweetheart table, cake or gift table, and the option to gather around our wood-burning fire pit. Restrooms with running water, flushable toilets, heating, and air conditioning are available for your guests’ comfort.
There’s space for exploring, playing yard games, or simply soaking in the quiet beauty of the gardens and pond. At the end of the wedding, we handle all trash takeaway so you can leave with nothing but happy memories.
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To stay with the intimate setting theme that you love at The Emerald Cottage, we max out the number of guests at 60. (Your vendors, lap children, not included in that count.)
To reserve a date, email us at support@theemeraldcottageonhiddenlane.com, saying you are ready to book XYZ date. We suggest you email us stating you are ready to book your preferred date and include a back-up date in the event your preferred is not available. We hope you are able to visit us in person prior to booking a date. You can request a tour on our Book Tour page, but a tour is not required prior to booking a date. Dates are reserved on a first requested basis.
You can also use our contact page to book your wedding
We kindly request that all tours are by appointment only as our home and office is located on site. You can request a tour here.
The Emerald Cottage encourages you to contact your favorite string quartet, guitarist or other string instrument player to add to the beautiful ambience of our location. We are happy to provide a few for you to contact.
You can also have a Dj ( it will have to be a smaller set up since our cottage is for intimate wedding)
If you prefer please create a Spotify or Apple Music playlist which can be played inside our beautiful cottage or outside at our ceremony sites.
Our on-site parking area can accommodate 16 vehicles. Vendors may use the driveway and our parking lot to unload and park. We suggest carpooling.
Also there is a local shuttle service Ole’s Shuttle Service that give incredible service. No large buses allowed, but they have smaller shuttles that work perfectly.
We’ve never had an issue with the parking.
4:30 Wedding Sample timeline
4:20pm Arrive at venue
4:30pm Ceremony
5:00pm Concluded ceremony
5:15pm Family photos
5:45pm Wedding party photos
6:15pm Bride & Groom photos
6:45pm Sunset
(No two weddings are ever alike, so consider this a little glimpse, not a rule)
(After your ceremony, it’s time to capture those timeless memories. Your photographer has her/his own process/guide and will take it from here. We step back and let them work their magic in their unique style. Every artist has their own way of telling your love story, and we’re here to support that vision.)
6:45pm Dinner
7:15/7:30pm Special dances
From this point, its up to you. —from special dances (public or private) to speeches, open dancing or no dancing at all, games, or simply mingling with your guests.
Candid’s & Enjoy
9:30pm Everyone departs, unless added time
Receptions at The Emerald Cottage conclude at the end of the 5 hrs..9:30pm, allowing your evening to end as beautifully as it began. For couples who wish to linger in the joy a little longer, many choose to continue the celebration elsewhere with an after party.
*Note: We do morning/am weddings as well!
We recommend many local vendors, including hotels, Air BnB hosts, caterers, local restaurants, hair and makeup artists, photographers, and activities. We will provide you with a list of our recommendations.
We want your day to be as laid back and stress-free as possible. We provided you with a sample timeline of the day and can help you to fine-tune the hours you have reserved at The Emerald Cottage. We ask that your guests and officiant arrive 15-minutes before the ceremony. Our staff will greet your guests, assist with parking, and show them to your ceremony site. The bride can remain in her vehicle, hidden from view until it is time to walk down the aisle. Be sure to talk with your photographer about how their time with you will be spent during your reserved hours.
While we would love for you to reserve The Emerald Cottage for your rehearsal and Groom’s Dinner, it is not required.
At this time, our accommodations do not include bridal party suites. Please come dressed and ready to walk down the aisle 15 minutes early. Be sure to work with your photographer so they capture your arrival at The Emerald Cottage.
The pathways are wide, level, and free of obstacles. Wheelchairs can access each ceremony site. *Please note: the walkways and driveway are gravel, so extra assistance may be needed. If your event is scheduled in the winter, we will need advanced notice to accommodate wheelchairs.
There is a Luxury Restroom Trailer just up the path from The Emerald Cottage. The luxury trailer has air conditioning, heat, flushable toilets, and running water with one woman’s bathroom and one man’s bathroom that includes a urinal. Guests love this luxury accommodation in our outdoor, wooded setting.
If rain is in the forecast, we will work with you to help decide where to have your ceremony. With just 60 minutes notice, we can easily move your outdoor ceremony inside The Emerald Cottage, where you can hear the rain surrounding you & your guests from the comfort of the cozy cottage setting.
Event insurance is required. To make this easier for you, we have partnered with Nuptual. This is the one and only insurance that is approved and is required to use.
After you schedule your date with us, you will receive information from Nuptial with the link to purchase the approved policy. The cost is $200-$250. The email you receive will provide you with more information.
*We have commercial insurance to protect us. Event insurance is for your protection.
Catering Questions
We have a list of trusted and recommended caterers who offer excellent options at every price point. Please see our list of caterers here. Contact the caterer early in your planning process to meet with them and be added to their schedule.
The buffet and plated meals include white china plates, silverware, and linen napkins.
You may also bring your own food.
We have an approved vendor list with suggestions on who to contact for food and alcohol service. These vendors have the liquor licenses required to serve on our property. No outside alcohol can be brought onto the property for any events.