Wedding FAQ
Top Questions Couples Ask About Getting Married at a Historic Nevada City Venue
Planning a wedding in a historic town like Nevada City comes with a lot of magic—and a lot of questions. How many people can we invite? What if it rains? Can we have both the ceremony and reception in one place? What about food and late‑night dancing?
This FAQ pulls together the questions couples ask most often when they’re considering a historic multi‑space venue like Stone House: a 10,000‑square‑foot restaurant and event space with six distinct rooms, including two bars, a dining room, showroom, cave, patio, and a penthouse suite. Stone House+1
Use this as a starting point, then layer in your specific needs with the events team.
1. How Many Guests Can We Invite?
It depends on which spaces you use and how you use them.
At Stone House, approximate capacities look like this: Stone House+1
Courtyard: up to 130 for a ceremony, ~100 for seated dinner
Great Hall (Dining Room): up to 100 seated
Parlour: cocktail service for up to 100 (or combined with the Showroom for up to 200)
Lounge: table service for ~50, or combined with the Dining Room for ~150
Cavern: up to 30 guests
Showroom: up to 300 for cocktails and dancing, or ~50 for stage‑side dinner
Most full weddings land somewhere between 80–150 guests, using two to four of these spaces over the course of the day.
2. Can We Have Ceremony and Reception in the Same Venue?
Yes—in fact, that’s one of the biggest advantages of a multi‑space historic venue.
A classic flow at Stone House looks like: Stone House+1
Ceremony in the Courtyard under open sky and stone walls
Cocktail hour in the Parlour and patio
Dinner in the Great Hall with stone walls and timber beams
Dancing in the Showroom with proper sound and lighting
Late‑night drinks or dessert in the Lounge or Cavern
Everyone stays in one building, but each part of the day feels different.
3. What If It Rains or the Weather Shifts?
One of the biggest perks of a venue with multiple indoor rooms is built‑in backup.
If you planned a courtyard ceremony and the forecast turns, you can: Stone House+1
Move the ceremony into the Great Hall or Showroom
Use the Courtyard for quick photos when the rain breaks
Keep the rest of the flow intact (cocktails, dinner, dancing) indoors
Stone House’s events team is used to pivoting between indoor and outdoor options—especially in shoulder seasons like spring and fall.
4. What Is the Food Like? Is It Really Farm‑Forward?
Yes. The restaurant side of Stone House is guided by regeneration, flavor, and community building. The kitchen focuses on ingredients grown and sourced locally with care, crafting small plates meant to be passed, tasted, and enjoyed together. Stone House+1
A few key points:
Menus highlight seasonal Northern California produce and global flavors. Stone House
Events can pull from the restaurant’s repertoire of small plates, artisan pizzas, handmade pastas, and innovative entrées. Stone House+1
Stone House is known as a seed‑oil‑free dining destination, leaning into more traditional fats and organic ingredients. Instagram+1
You’ll work with the team to design a menu that feels like you and fits the season.
5. Do You Offer Zero‑Proof Cocktails?
Yes. Stone House’s bar culture includes thoughtful zero‑proof options as part of its identity, not an afterthought. Their public presence explicitly highlights “seed oil free dining” and a focus on culture and community—zero‑proof fits right into that. Instagram+2Stone House+2
For weddings, that often looks like:
A signature cocktail and a matching zero‑proof version
Herbal, citrus‑driven drinks served in the same glassware as other cocktails
A bar team that understands how to talk about alcohol‑free options with enthusiasm
6. Can We Use Our Own Vendors?
Yes, with guidelines. Stone House offers in‑house planning support, bar, and catering, but also welcomes collaboration with outside vendors—especially planners, florists, photographers, and DJs who understand historic spaces. WeddingWire confirms they support outside vendors alongside their own services. WeddingWire+1
You’ll coordinate specifics (load‑in times, insurance, logistics) with the events team.
7. Is There a Place to Get Ready On‑Site?
Yes. The Suite, a three‑bedroom penthouse with a steam shower, copper tub, and kitchen, can be reserved as a get‑ready and overnight space. Stone House+1
It keeps your wedding party close to the action without having to travel between locations on the day.
8. How Far in Advance Do We Need to Book?
As a rule of thumb:
12–18 months for prime Saturday dates in spring and fall
9–12 months for Fridays, Sundays, and high‑season weekdays
6–9 months for micro‑weddings, rehearsal dinners, and off‑peak dates
Because Stone House hosts weddings, corporate events, and public shows, locking in early gives you more flexibility with spaces and menus. Stone House+2Stone House+2
9. What Types of Events Besides Weddings Does Stone House Host?
Quite a lot. The private events page lists: Stone House+1
Weddings & rehearsal dinners
Anniversaries & birthdays
Bachelorette parties
Corporate dining, retreats, and team‑building
Holiday parties and brand launches
If you fall in love with the space for your wedding, it’s a venue you can come back to again and again.
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If you didn’t see your question here—or you’re ready to talk through dates and guest counts—the Stone House events team can walk you through what’s possible for your Nevada City wedding and how to use the building’s spaces to tell your story.