Make your EVENT a historic one celebrated in a Victorian architectural Carthage landmark. Our VENUE has hosted a variety of events including birthdays ranging from 1 year to 90, wedding anniversaries of up to 50 years of marriage, wedding showers, baby showers, high school and college graduations, debutant balls, sweet 16's, rehearsal dinners, church events, family gatherings, celebrations of life and more.... The many in-house seating, serving and decorating amenities readily available not only reduces expenses in purchasing 'one time' use items but significantly reduces time and labor involved in loading and moving items into the facility. There are a variety of seating possibilities, depending on the party size and the large covered porch can accommodate additional seating. A General Party base package for up to 6 hours of usage for 50 guests starts at $250 with time and fees increases for larger parties. For parties over 125, the rent is $600. 'The Phelps House, Carthage' is a beautiful VENUE and we are happy to help you plan your very special day!
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Terms and Conditions
A $200 security deposit is required to book the date. The rent and any additional rented items such as linens, candles, vases, flowers, etc. are not due until the day of the event. The security deposit is not applied to the rent and is refunded within the following month after the event as long as the house is left clean, etc. If the after event inspection finds an infraction, the renters will be notified and given the opportunity to remedy the issue. This can only be done when the house is not rented immediately after, etc. In the case of minor infractions, a $25 minimum deduction may be made from the security deposit.
Make your Wedding a historic one celebrated in a Victorian architectural Carthage landmark. Weddings are our specialty and the many in-house seating, serving and decorating amenities readily available not only reduces expenses in purchasing 'one time' use items but significantly reduces time and labor involved in loading and moving items into the facility. A 'House-$1,000' wedding package includes use of designated rooms on all 3 floors including the entire 1st floor, 2nd floor bride and groom dressing rooms, each with private bathrooms, 3rd floor ballroom and the grounds. The 'Micro-$500' package for 30 guests or less is 1st floor use with option to rent the brides dressing room and grounds usage. There are various indoor, outdoor and multi floor seating possibilities, depending on guest size and the large covered porch can accommodate additional seating. We offer several 'convenience' services including seating setups, knockdowns, table decorating, after event cleanup to name a few. 'The Phelps House, Carthage' is a beautiful VENUE! We are happy to help you plan your very special day!
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Terms and Conditions
Deposit required to book the event and is refunded one month after event. An event tour is free, all amenities are viewed at that time. The rent is due the day of the event or before. If a deposit is made and the event is cancelled, the deposit is forfeited, so it's best to reschedule rather than cancelling.