Weddings in the Gardens
WRAL Azalea Gardens Contract - Wedding Ceremony
Thank you for choosing WRAL Azalea Gardens for your event. This contract must be downloaded, reviewed, and signed by a person who will be present at the event. By signing you agree to follow the rental policies of Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. (CBC) completely and take full responsibility for ensuring all members of your party are aware of these policies.
Facilities and Availability: The WRAL Azalea Gardens are available for Wedding Ceremony rentals on Saturdays and Sundays for ceremonies starting at 2 pm and 5 pm only. Parking is available in the adjacent visitor lot. You may hold up to a 1-hour rehearsal on the Friday immediately before your ceremony.
Rental Package: $250 for 3 hrs. (includes set up, ceremony and clean up time) plus 1 hour rehearsal. Rental fee is non-refundable and includes the use of the lawn, parking, restrooms and set-up/take-down of up to 125 chairs (day of event only, not the rehearsal).
Rental Window: Wedding ceremonies may start at either 2 pm or 5 pm.
1. 2:00pm wedding. Rental begins at 12:30pm and ends at 3:00pm. Total 2.5 hours.
2. 5:00pm wedding. Rental begins at 3:30pm and ends at 6:00pm. Total 2.25 hours.
3. Your selected rental time includes the time it takes to set up, have your event and clean up afterwards.
4. You will have access to the WRAL Azalea Gardens at the beginning of your rental. You must be ready to leave the property by the time indicated as the end of your rental.
5. Additional hours may not be purchased or otherwise obtained.
Rental Conditions:
1. WRAL Azalea Gardens does not permit private parties, or wedding receptions at the site or surrounding corporate and parking facilities. Rentals are for the wedding ceremony only.
2. The following items are prohibited on the premises: tents, canopies, arches, stages, platforms, risers, bird seeds, rice, confetti, balloons, candles, lanterns, fires, fireworks, grills and any other item CBC considers similar or inappropriate.
3. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited and must not be served or consumed on CBC property.
4. Trash containers will be provided. All trash items must be placed in these containers.
5. Renters are expected to leave the rental property in its original state. We request that you keep your event as low impact as possible and that all guests show respect for the WRAL Azalea Gardens and surrounding corporate and parking facilities.
6. You will be responsible for all costs of repair or replacement if the WRAL Azalea Gardens and/or surrounding corporate and parking facilities incur damage, or if items end up missing during the event.
7. A photo of your ceremony may be taken and used on WRAL news the night of the wedding.
Booking and Payment of Fees:
1. The WRAL Azalea Gardens are not reserved until a signed contract and the entire rental fee is received. We will contact you directly to arrange payment.
2. The rental fee is non-refundable.
