First and last name of both bride(s) and groom(s).

Please approximate how many guests will attend. The Cottage has tables and chairs for 300 guests.

The Cottage at Riverbend Estates is a premier event destination and is in high demand. Please be certain you want to book THE COTTAGE prior to booking.

If the CLIENT cancels they will forfeit their initial deposit of $2500.

If the CLIENT has made any payments after the initial deposit the CLIENT will forfeit those payments unless their date gets picked up by another client. THE COTTAGE will refund the CLIENT 100% of the new CLIENT’S contracted price (we may need to discount the price to attract a short-notice booking, and you would be refunded whatever their contracted price would be).

All cancellations or reservation changes must be made in writing. The client is responsible for making sure The Cottage at Riverbend has received their cancellation letter. The Cottage at Riverbend shall have the right to terminate this contract if the CLIENT fails to meet or violates any terms of the contract, in which case the provisions of this cancellation policy also apply.

The Cottage at Riverbend will provide the facilities and services described in this contract on the event date noted above. During your event, you will be granted exclusive access to The Cottage and Grounds. The Cottage is a Spanish revival home, built in the 1930s, painstakingly renovated by The Boise Boys (HGTV). It is a two-story, 2,000 square foot home with the following features: master bedroom with king bed, two closets, TV, and adjacent bathroom with his/hers vanity, shower/tub; downstairs bedroom with king bed, one closet, TV, and shared bathroom with shower; downstairs bunk room with 2 triple-decker twin bunkbeds, one closet, and shared bathroom with shower; fully-stocked kitchen with breakfast nook (seats 4); living room with fireplace and large bay window; formal dining room (seats 6); 2 bathrooms; laundry room; game room with large L-shaped sofa, TV, and foosball table.

The Grounds are three acres of century-old spruce, maple, elm, and cypress, that keep the yard shaded in the summer. In addition to verdant lawn spaces, a large water feature, a sitting garden, a small orchard, a white-washed barn, and overcrowded flower beds are the following accouterments: large parking lot; one 30 ft by 40 ft white vinyl pavilion tent with concrete floor, sidewalls with cathedral windows, and 2 crystal chandeliers; one 50 ft by 70 ft white vinyl tent with concrete floors, sidewalls with cathedral windows, and string lights; yard light poles with cafe-style string lights and lights inside the tent; adjacent lawn area; lots of space for catering tent and extras; tables and chairs for 300 guests; 2 beautiful water features; 3 acres of Boise River riverfront property; 2 bathrooms located in The Cottage; 1 porta-potty in parking lot; and free disposal of garbage.

Between the hours of 10:00pm one day and 7:00am the next day, it shall be unlawful for any person or business to make or cause loud or offensive noise by means of voice, musical instrument, horn, radio, loudspeaker, automobile, machinery, other sound amplifying equipment, or any other means which disturbs the peace, quiet, and comfort of any reasonable person of normal sensitiveness residing in the area. Loud or offensive noise is that which is plainly audible within any residence or business other than the source of the sound, or upon a public right of way or street at a distance of one hundred feet or more from the source of such sound.

Venue sounds, specifically sound related to music must be TURNED OFF by 10:00pm as to Eagle’s ordinance. We hold the right to come over after 10PM and shut it down if this rule is not followed. NO sound waiver, NO exceptions! By signing this contract you are agreeing to comply with this policy.

If you intend to serve any form of alcohol at your event, you must prepare 4 documents: (1) get an Alcoholic Beverage Open Container permit from the City of Eagle; (2) someone with a LIQUOR LICENSE must be onsite for the entirety of your event; (3) your Certificate of Venue Insurance must include a Host Liquor Liability; and (4) your alcohol vendor must fill out a catering permit. All four of these documents must be uploaded to our site prior to your event (documents can be uploaded to your cottageatriverbend account after checkout). There are no exceptions.

You can request this permit from the City of Eagle here: https://lf.cityofeagle.org/Forms/Open-Container. This permit takes a few minutes to fill out and costs about $20. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING AND PAYING FOR THIS PERMIT.

As the host of a private party, the CLIENT acknowledges responsibility for the proper and lawful consumption of alcoholic beverages at The Cottage at Riverbend, during the duration of the event described in this contract. The Client will exercise due care in serving alcoholic beverages, and will refuse alcohol to any person appearing to be under the age of 21 or any person who appears to be intoxicated. Identification and proof of age must be requested from any person who appears to be under 21 years of age. Alcoholic beverages must be removed from anyone believed to be a minor or from any intoxicated person. The client will provide all alcoholic beverages consumed in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Idaho.

Client is responsible to maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage to cover amount of invited guests. Such insurance shall name The Cottage at Riverbend as addition insured, and a certificate of insurance with an endorsement must be provided 30 days prior to the event. If serving alcohol of any kind, the Certificate of Venue Insurance must include a Host Liquor liability (see ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES above).

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING, PAYING FOR, AND SUBMITTING PROOF OF THIS INSURANCE.

The Cottage at Riverbend does not accept any responsibility for damage to or loss of any articles or property left at The Cottage at Riverbend at 2811 West State, Eagle, Idaho, prior to, during or after the event.

The CLIENT agrees to be responsible for any damage done to The Cottage at Riverbend by the CLIENT, CLIENT’S guests, invitees, employees, caterers, rental company or other agents under the CLIENT’s control. Any damages are the responsibility of the CLIENT and will come out of the CLIENT’S damage deposit. The CLIENT may work with their guest, invitee, employees, caterers, rental company, or other agents responsible for the damage to pursue any compensation for damages.

Further, The Cottage at Riverbend shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury of any kind or character to any person or property caused by or arising from any act or omission of the CLIENT, or any of CLIENT’S guests, invitees, employees, caterers, rental company or other agents from any accident or causality occasioned by the failure of the CLIENT to maintain the premises in a safe condition or arising from any other cause. The CLIENT, as a material part of the consideration of this agreement, hereby waives on its behalf all claims and demands against The Cottage at Riverbend for any such loss, damage, or injury of the CLIENT, and hereby agrees to indemnify and holds The Cottage at Riverbend free and harmless from all liability for any such loss, damage or injury to other persons, and from all costs and expenses arising there from, including but not limited to attorney fees.

The Cottage at Riverbend has a strict non-smoking and non-pet venue inside. Absolutely no smoking or pets inside the cottage at ANY time. Full damage deposit will be kept if there is any sign or smell of smoking or pets.

$1,000 will be refunded to you after your event if there are no damages to items or property, all noise-ordinances have been followed, and all rules and regulations have been properly followed.

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