Booking Standards

Terms & Conditions

Effective: 2026 Season

1. Date Reservations & Deposits

A preferred celebration date is formally secured upon signing the master event agreement and remitting an initial non-refundable date reservation deposit of 25%. Subsequent payment tranches are scheduled at 6 months, 90 days, and 30 days prior to the event date.

2. Capacity & Safety Compliance

Guest headcounts must comply with municipal fire marshal codes. The Grand Imperial Ballroom max limit is 800 banquet guests; total estate grounds capacity is 1,200 attendees. Final headcount guarantee is due 21 business days prior to the event.

3. Outside Vendors & Insurances

Outside planners, photographers, cinematographers, and musicians must provide proof of comprehensive general liability insurance ($2,000,000 aggregate policy) naming Aura Grand Palais as an additional insured at least 30 days prior.

4. Alcohol & Curfew Regulations

All alcoholic beverages must be served by certified, insured bartenders provided by our estate or an approved licensed caterer. In accordance with local sound ordinances, outdoor music concludes at 10:30 PM; indoor ballroom celebrations may continue until 1:00 AM.

5. Weather Guarantees

For outdoor ceremony bookings in the Royal Garden Pavilion, an equivalent climate-controlled indoor space is maintained as a guaranteed weather contingency at no additional fee.