Bessie Mitchell House

RENTAL POLICIES

Wedding Policies and Sample Contract

Weddings

Garden Court Wedding Package

  • Duration: 2-hour maximum
  • Capacity: Up to 80 chairs in the Garden Court (chairs must be rented separately; delivery and pick-up during the 2-hour garden rental)
  • Attendant: On-site attendant provided
  • Private Ceremony Area: Signage and stanchions will mark the lawn area as private during the ceremony (Note: The rest of the gardens remain open to the public)
  • Fees:
    • $450 for Grapevine residents
    • $550 for non-residents

 Bessie Mitchell House Only Package

  • Duration: 3 hours (each additional hour: $150)
  • Capacity: Up to 80 guests
  • Tables:
    • 5-foot round banquet tables (seats 8 guests per table)
    • 6-foot rectangle tables available upon request
  • Attendant: On-site attendant provided
  • Fees:
    • $500 for 3 hours (residents) / $150 for each additional hour
    • $700 for 3 hours (non-residents) / $150 for each additional hour

Bessie Mitchell House & Garden Court Package

  • Duration: 3 hours (maximum of 2 hours in the Garden Court area)
  • Capacity:
    • Up to 80 guests in the house
    • Maximum of 80 chairs in the Garden Court (chairs must be rented separately; delivery and pick-up during the 2-hour garden rental)
  • Tables:
    • 5-foot round banquet tables (seats 8 guests per table)
    • 6-foot rectangle tables available upon request
  • Fees:
    • $950 for 3 hours (residents)/$150 for each additional hour
    • $1,400 for 3 hours (non-residents)/ $150 for each additional hour
    • A $400 refundable security deposit is required for all weddings.
  • Alcohol is permitted inside the Bessie Mitchell House, and it must be served by a pre-approved contract vendor. A TABC-certified bartender and an off-duty Grapevine police officer are required to ensure compliance and safety.
  • All 3rd party vendors must provide a current Certificate of Insurance (COI), reflecting current liability insurance.

Private Event Policy

Meetings / Events

  • Resident: $75 per hour / Three-hour min.
  • Non-resident: $150 per hour / Three-hour min.
  • Security Deposit: $200 refundable deposit paid with rental fees.

Amenities: 75-inch flat panel TV, 10 banquet tables, 10 rectangular tables, 80 chairs, sink, refrigerator, freezer, ice machine, and an open patio.

  • Cancellations must be made 14 days prior to event. If you cancel within the 14 days you will be charged 50% of rental. No refunds for day of cancellation.
  • Alcohol is permitted inside the Bessie Mitchell House, and it must be served by a pre-approved contract vendor. A TABC-certified bartender and an off-duty Grapevine police officer are required to ensure compliance and safety.
  • All 3rd party vendors must provide a current Certificate of Insurance (COI), reflecting current liability insurance.

See below for layout opportunities for your upcoming event!

theater

Theatre Style

Includes: 80 chairs total (eight rows of ten chairs with aisle in the middle, five chairs on either side of aisle)

rounds

Banquet Style

Includes: 80 chairs total, 10 tables total (8 chairs around each round table) in three rows of tables (four tables on outside and two tables in middle)

classroom

Classroom Style

Includes: 30 chairs total, 10 rectangle tables (five rows with aisle in the middle, five tables on each side of aisle)

enclosed

Conference Style

Includes: 30 chairs total, 10 rectangle tables placed in a rectangle *Great for group discussions!

facilities

Boardroom Style

Includes: 24 chairs total, 8 tables placed in a horseshoe facing the TV

AMENITIES(INDOOR AND OUTDOOR)
Indoor Amenities10 60” round tables (each table seats 6)10 6’X30” rectangle tables (each table seats 6)80 chairsTelevision with Wi-Fi connectivityRefrigeratorKitchen and ice makerPrivate RestroomsGuest Wi-Fi
Outdoor Deck Amenities10 bistro tables (each table seats 2)20 bistro chairs