to our wedding brochure

Congratulations on the engagement!
Very special couples have chosen the Heceta Head Lightstation as their wedding destination and
we are happy that you are considering us for your wedding. The 120 year old Lighthouse and
Keeper’s Quarters offer amazing views of the Oregon Coast and at the same time it is a home
where family and friends can feel comfortable and relaxed. Although every couple has been lured
to Heceta Head for these reasons, each wedding we have experienced has been unique. We appreciate each family’s diversity and look forward to joining in your celebration!
Along the way to the big day we will be here to answer any of your questions, offer advice and help
you find all of the resources you need to help with your wedding planning. I think you will find our
vendor list extremely valuable for it has saved many couples a lot of time and energy finding the
best local services. If it’s not on our list we will help you find it.
Included in this email are some details about weddings at the lightstation and a sample of the cuisine we offer. Let me know if we can offer more menu samples. Also included is a list of items you
may need to rent from an outside source. Depending on the type of wedding you are planning
some of this information may not apply. Before we reserve the Lightstation for your event we will
send a quote for a specific day, time and size of wedding. We look forward to discussing your wedding plans!
Lightfully Yours,
Steven Bursey
Inn Keeper
The Details
The Heceta Head Light Keeper’s House is able to provide wedding service for small
groups of 12 guests for an intimate ceremony and reception up to larger groups of 150
guests for a gala event. Inside the Keeper’s House we
are able to host a sit down dinner for 12-28 or a mingling reception up to 45. A canopy tent can be placed
within the fenced acre next to the Keeper’s House to
accommodate 28 to 150 for a sit down dinner. Weekends during our peak
season usually require an
agreement to hold the ceremony
and reception for a minimum of 50
guests. A ceremony only option
can be arranged when our calendar
permits and we do have wedding
packages available for ceremonies
with 2-35 guests.
Wedding Consulting
The Heceta Head Lightstation staff
will assist in the planning and set up of your wedding day. We provide prior services
such as wedding consultations, as well as day-of services such as a wedding day facilitator and assistance with set-up. We will provide resources and advice for each
phase of your wedding planning.
Our vendor list offers an extensive and diverse group of
professionals all who have proven to be the best in the
area. Whether you are looking for flowers, music or the
perfect cake this list will save you considerable time
and offers the best local services.
Wedding and Reception Set Up
The Heceta Head Lightstation staff will assist your
wedding party with the set up and clean up of the
event. Our staff will be responsible for any catering
set up and will assist the wedding party with other
details. Special decorations, flowers, and place settings are your personal touch and may be provided
and set up by family or outside vendors.
The Ceremony
There are several options for the location of your
wedding ceremony at the Lightstation. You can
choose to have your ceremony at the Keeper’s
House on the west lawn, where the sun sets each
night behind the rocks and the lighthouse stands
watch. Some choose to have their ceremony on
the beach below the station, where the stately
Cape Creek Bridge spans the hillside. Others
find the Keeper’s House parlors an intimate atmosphere to exchange vows. With special arrangements with the Oregon State Parks groups of ten people or less can choose
a ceremony on the grounds at the Lighthouse. To obtain a permit or ask further questions about wedding ceremonies on the beach or lighthouse tower grounds email, heceta.h.lighthouse@state.or.us, or call 541.547.3416.
The Wedding Feast
The Heceta Head Lightstation offers catering services for
those interested in some of the finest cuisine to be found on
the Oregon Coast. Innkeeper and Head Chef Michelle
Bursey, along with her staff, prepare all foods using only the
most local, freshest ingredients handpicked from local farms
and artisan purveyors.
Michelle’s mix of regional influences, world
traveling and 20 years of
cooking experience are
yours to create a memorable meal. For parties of 30 or less we can provide a plated meal. For guest’s lists that are more
than 30 people we can provide either family style
or buffet dinner options.
The Heceta Head Lightstation caters wedding receptions for
up to 150 people—menus and cost vary depending upon the
season and your menu choices. There is a catering minimum of
$40.00 per person, most of our catered events average $50-$60
per person. This minimum price includes all catering items,
excluding glassware and linens for up to 50 guests. For parties
of 50-150, all dishes and flatware must be rented as well as
other necessary rental items listed below. All catering at the Heceta Head Lightstation
is done exclusively on site with the exception of cakes, which are made and delivered
by a variety of nearby specialty bakers and served by Lightstation catering staff.
A Wedding Feast
This is one sample of a menu served last summer. We have many other dishes, and we are always
creating more. We love food as much as we love the lighthouse!
Hors d’oeuvres
Seasonal Fresh fruit with a White Chocolate Frangelico Cream Sauce
Oregon Cheeses
Rogue Gold “Oregonzola,” Juniper Grove Chevre, Tillamook Vintage White Cheddar, Willamette
Valley Eola Jack served with artisan breads and water crackers
Oregon Lox Plate
Cold smoked wild salmon served with small breads, cream cheese, shaved red onion,
English cucumber, daikon and capers
Medjool Dates
Stuffed with Juniper Grove Cheese and wrapped with alder smoked crispy bacon
Hot Artichoke and Parmesano Reggiano Spread
Salad
Miso Dream Salad
Yachats greens with a tangy and rich miso dressing, fresh strawberries, roasted hazelnuts and
shaved red onions
Entrees
Heceta Head Sea Shells
Oregon bay shrimp, Oregon Dungeness crab, bay scallops, fresh ricotta, Romano cheeses, garden
basil and parsley topped with a light saffron cream
Painted Hills Mesquite Grilled Tenderloin with a Chimchurri Sauce
Served Medium rare and accompanied with this Argentinean sauce that also blends well with fresh
vegetables and baby potatoes
Accompaniments
A medley of fire roasted local seasonal vegetables
Roasted baby red and Yukon potatoes rolled in extra virgin olive oil and fresh garden herbs
Fresh Roasted Heceta Lighthouse Blend Coffee
Oregon Stash Teas
Fresh Citrus and Hibiscus Punch
Beverages
Our wine list is regional, gathering the best varietals from Oregon, Washington and
California. We can also special order most beer and wine. Please do not hesitate to request a beverage that is not on the list. We will be happy to try and find it for you.
You are welcome to provide your own beer and wine for your event, corkage fees will
be applied.
Bed and Breakfast Rooms
Most wedding and reception reservations require rental of
the 6 bed and breakfast rooms on the day of the wedding.
We do not require a two night stay for a Saturday wedding but we do highly recommend renting at least a few of
the rooms the night before so that you may have an early
check-in on your
wedding day. For
smaller groups or ceremony only options you
may
be able to limit the number of rooms rented –
this
will depend on the day and time of the wedding.
The Keeper’s House can accommodate up to 14
guests for over night lodging for $1680.00 +
lodging tax. The Bed and Breakfast rooms range
from
$209.00 to $315.00 during the peak season.
Site Fee
A site fee is charged for any event to take place at the Lightstation beyond hosting
guests at the bed and breakfast. This fee is based on the number of guests attending.
Cancellation policy
Payment as stated below is needed to secure your reservation. By submitting payment client agrees to the terms of
this cancellation policy.
Room Cancellation Policy: Fees are due at the time you make the reservation. If you
cancel or change your room reservations at any time, there is a $25.00 fee. If you cancel
or change your reservation within six months of your event we will refund fees paid if
we are able to re-rent the room.
Wedding Site Cancellation Policy: Fees are due at the time you make the reservation. If
you cancel or change your wedding date the site fee is non-refundable.
Catering Cancellation Policy: Fees are due one month prior to the wedding date. If you
cancel within one month the catering fees are not refundable. If you cancel before one
month 50% of the catering is non-refundable.
Gratuity: Gratuity is due the day following the event. Minimum gratuity is 21% of Catering and Beverages.
Rental Necessities
Inside the Keeper’s House, we can accommodate 30 guests for a sit down catered
event and 45-50 for a mingling reception. All events with 50 or more guests
must be held outside in a tent. Any outside catered event will require rental of
dishes, flatware and glasses. For information on rentals call West Coast Event
Productions or The Party Pros.
Available from one source:
Tent
Side walls
Tables
Chairs
Heater and accessories
Lighting
Glass ware (for any beverages besides
coffee, tea or punch)
Table clothes
Napkins
Dishes and flatware for parties of 50 or
more
Rental Extras:
Dance floor
Extra Tables for any vendors (Band,
Photographer, DJ)
Extension cords for lights, music etc.
Decor (ex. Mirror table toppers)
Coat rack
Booster Seats or High Chairs
PA system for Wedding Ceremony
Sound system for Reception
A Few of Many Great References!
“We would highly recommend the Lighthouse, the food & the service to anyone looking to get married there. We had such a good experience! We even
had compliments stating that the food was the best they've ever had, especially at a wedding.” – Chrissy & Scott
"Michelle and Steven, We wanted to thank you once again for the fantastic
reception we had at Heceta Head. We can't tell you how many people complimented us on the food and the elegance of the event overall. We also appreciate Steven's help in getting things organized and running smoothly. The
wedding was exactly what we both had hoped for. Our families were also
very impressed with the breakfast the next day. You made quite an impression. Thank you also for the vendor list, it was extremely helpful. We are
looking forward o our anniversary visit!” -Allen & Michelle
"Dear Michelle and Steven, We wanted to let you know how very much we
enjoyed our stay at Heceta Head. Your gracious service and delicious food
plus of course the wonderful keeper's home itself, made for the perfect wedding. All our guests have commented about how special this wedding felt- so
relaxed and fun. Having experienced two previous weddings with our son
and daughter, we can say this experience was by far the best. The breakfast
together the next morning was so delightful- what a wonderful way to bring
the festivities to a close. We will recommend you to all our friends! We will
just have to start planning our return visit. Thank you for the many small special thoughtful efforts made to make us feel so very welcomed.”
-Lauretta and Ken Edwards"
“Michelle, Steven and Staff, Thank you for everything you did for our wedding. You really made our Lighthouse Dream wedding come true. From start
to finish, it was better than any of those wedding you see on TV. Michelle
you helped over the complete nine-month process. Your suggested vendors
list was a great help and every vendor we used or interviewed was top notch!
Thanks for the wonderful food and service. We thought the presentations
were spectacular and really gave some class to our wedding reception. Hope
to see you guys again for our anniversary. Hopefully we will be able to stay a
little longer.” -Charity and Chawn Holinka
Additional References Available upon Request