When your wedding is over, and you’ve exited under the sparklers as newlyweds, who is inside cleaning up the trash and decor? Who really wants to do that? It’s honestly one of the most asked questions we get. Who is responsible for what?
At BRIK Venue, we offer two different options for clean up – basic cleaning and full cleaning. Let’s get down and dirty about these options and who is responsible for clean up at BRIK Venue.
Basic cleaning
We include this in your venue rental. Catering and bar MUST bus tables and take out their trash throughout the night. All tables in the reception space must be clear of any trash and decor. You are to remove all of your personal items and anything you want to keep. This also includes any ceremony backdrop that you bring in on your own. All remaining trash must be put into bags from the reception area, dressing suites and courtyard. You may leave the bags by the main doors. Our cleaning crew will come in after all guests and vendors have left and wipe down tables, sweep and mop floors, and clean the restrooms.
If you stick with basic cleaning, one piece of advice is to clean up throughout the day. That way your friends and family don’t have a lot to do at the end of the night. For example, in the bridal suite, fill up a trash bag or two during the day and place them to the side so your friends and family won’t have as much to do that evening.
Full cleaning
This is an upgrade that you can add on when you book or at any point during your wedding planning process. Catering and bar MUST bus tables and take out their trash throughout the night. At the end of the night, remove all of your personal items and anything you do not want thrown out. This also includes any ceremony backdrop that you bring in on your own.
Our cleaning crew will come in after all guests and vendors have left and take out any remaining trash, including clearing end of the night items from tables and cleaning the dressing suites and restrooms. Yes – this means that any florals or greenery that you don’t want to keep can be left on the tables (we do ask that any floral or greenery installations be uninstalled and placed on a table or on the floor). You just grab your things and enjoy your evening.
What if I hire a caterer that doesn’t bus tables or take out trash?
This is a great question! There are some great vendors out there that just don’t offer this service. You will need a great staffing company to aide in the clean up process, and we’ve got a few we recommend. Reach out and schedule a concierge meeting and we can get you that information.
What are my vendors responsible for doing during strike?
That really depends on who you hire and what their contract states. Your vendors are responsible for their own items at the end of the night, so whatever they brought in they must take out. Nothing can stay overnight. For example, a florist might come back and pick up their vases and candlesticks and cut down any floral/greenery installations. A rental company will come back and pick up any dishware, glassware, silverware, stage, etc. that was rented for the event. A wedding planner/coordinator might help pack up your personal belongings or any decor that is personally yours that you want to keep. Be sure to read your contracts thoroughly so you know if any fees apply for a late night pick up!
If you are unsure which option would be the best for you and your wedding, chat with Elisha, our Director of Venue Experience and our venue concierge. She is happy to chat with you about your options and help you navigate which option is best for your situation.
