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Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about booking, planning, and hosting your event at Amie Event Space.

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THE SPACE

  • Your rental includes access to your reserved event space during your contracted rental time, along with available venue essentials for your selected space.

    Depending on your rental, this may include:

    • Venue tables and chairs

    • Lounge furniture and furnishings

    • In-house speakers

    • Adjustable venue lighting

    • Bar and event furnishings

    • Kitchenette access for approved light use

    • Two ADA restrooms

    • Free on-site parking

    • Wheelchair lift access with advance notice

    Included inventory and amenities may vary depending on the suite, package, and event setup selected. Your proposal will show exactly what is included with your booking.

    Check out our Amenities & What’s Included page for a detailed list!

  • Suite A is our larger open event space and can accommodate up to approximately 100 guests, depending on your event layout and setup.

    Suite B is our lounge-style space with a small stage and can accommodate up to approximately 50 guests.

    Full-venue and partitioned configurations are also available.

    Guest capacities do not automatically combine when both suites are rented. Your approved guest count will depend on the space configuration, table layout, dance floor, buffet, entertainment, décor, vendor equipment, and other event needs.

  • Yes! You may reserve Suite A, Suite B, or both suites when available.

    A full-venue rental gives you access to both spaces so you can create different areas for your celebration, such as dining, dancing, cocktail hour, entertainment, food service, or lounging.

  • You can use both suites together as part of one event experience when you reserve the full venue.

    The suites remain separate event areas rather than becoming one physically open room, which can actually be helpful for creating different experiences throughout your event.

    Depending on availability and your event needs, select partitioned configurations may also be available.

  • Amie can accommodate a variety of celebrations and gatherings, including birthdays, baby and bridal showers, engagement parties, graduations, weddings and receptions, kids' celebrations, meetings, classes, workshops, performances, community events, nonprofit events, corporate gatherings, and more.

    If you’re planning something a little different, send us an inquiry and tell us what you have in mind.

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  • Yes. Amie Event Space is located upstairs.

    A wheelchair lift is available with advance notice for guests who need assistance accessing the space. The lift can only be used for guests, no freight equipment.

  • Yes. A wheelchair lift is available with advance notice.

    The lift may be requested for guests with accessibility needs, mobility limitations, injuries, older guests, guests with strollers, or others who may need assistance accessing the upstairs venue.

    The lift is for people only and may not be used to transport décor, furniture, food, equipment, supplies, or other event items.

  • Yes. Free parking is available for Amie Event Space guests.

    Parking areas are shared with other building occupants, so specific parking spaces or quantities are not guaranteed unless otherwise designated.

    Vehicles may not block loading docks, fire lanes, accessible spaces, entrances, exits, neighboring businesses, or other restricted areas.

BOOKING & PAYMENT

  • Start by submitting your booking form with your preferred date, guest count, event type, and rental needs.

    Once we review your event details and confirm the appropriate rental option, you’ll receive your personalized Amie booking proposal.

    Your proposal will allow you to review your:

    • Event details

    • Reserved space

    • Rental and selected services

    • Invoice

    • Rental agreement

    • Booking payment

    You’ll review everything, sign your agreement, and submit your required booking retainer directly through your booking process.

  • Your date is officially reserved once Amie Event Space has received both:

    1. Your signed rental agreement
    2. Your required booking retainer

    Submitting an inquiry, touring the venue, or receiving a proposal does not by itself reserve your date.

    Dates remain subject to availability until the required booking steps are completed.

  • A 50% non-refundable booking retainer is generally required to reserve your event date and rental time.

    The retainer is applied toward your total event balance.

    The remaining balance is generally due 14 days before your event, unless Amie approves a different payment schedule in writing.

  • No. Once your reservation is confirmed, the booking retainer is non-refundable because your contracted date and rental time are being reserved for your event.

    Other payments made toward the venue reservation are also generally non-refundable once received, except where your rental agreement specifically provides otherwise.

    Events can be rescheduled to alternative dates.

  • Your proposal will include your complete event invoice and payment schedule.

    Generally:

    At Booking:
    A 50% booking retainer and signed rental agreement are required to confirm your reservation.

    14 Days Before Your Event:
    Your remaining event balance is due unless another payment schedule has been approved in writing.

    If you add rentals, décor, services, upgrades, staffing, or additional event time after booking, those items may be added to your invoice and must be paid according to the updated payment schedule.

  • Accepted payment methods may include:

    • Cash

    • Check

    • Zelle

    • Apple Pay

    • Cash App

    • Visa

    • Mastercard

    • Approved debit cards

    Gift cards and prepaid cards are not accepted for the Damage & Security Authorization and may not be accepted for event payments.

    Any applicable payment processing fees will be disclosed as part of your payment process.

  • Your remaining balance is generally due 14 days before your event.

    Past-due balances may be subject to a 10% late fee calculated on the past-due amount.

    If the required balance remains unpaid close to your event date, the reservation may be cancelled in accordance with your rental agreement.

    All required payments must be received before the client, vendors, decorators, caterers, or other event representatives are permitted to enter the venue.

  • Amie generally uses flat-rate rental pricing so you have a clear understanding of your venue cost before booking.

    Your proposal will show the venue rental, included amenities and services, applicable taxes, and standard charges included with your booking.

    Items that may be separate include:

    • Required one-day event insurance

    • Optional upgrades or add-ons

    • Additional rental time

    • Décor, rentals, entertainment, staffing, or other optional services

    • Approved services added after booking

    • Overtime or unauthorized early access

    • Damage or missing property

    • Excessive cleaning

    • Bulk-item disposal or other event-related charges

    Amie also requires a $250 Damage & Security Authorization before the event. This is generally an authorization hold and is not an automatic $250 charge.

  • Yes. Amie may offer select special rates and promotions throughout the year.

    Depending on availability and eligibility, these may include:

    • Weekday savings

    • Early-booking offers

    • Multi-event discounts

    • Recurring rental rates

    • Nonprofit and community rates

    • Referral promotions

    • Tour or booking incentives

    • Limited-time special offers

    Special rates and promotions may have specific dates, rental requirements, availability, or booking deadlines and generally cannot be combined unless otherwise stated.

    Check our Special Offers page or contact us to see what may be available for your event.

EVENT TIME & ACCESS

  • Yes.

    Your contracted rental time includes all access to the venue, including:

    • Client arrival

    • Vendor arrival

    • Deliveries

    • Decorating

    • Setup

    • Your event

    • Breakdown

    • Cleanup

    • Removal of belongings

    • Departure

    Your contracted start time is the earliest you, your vendors, or anyone assisting with the event may enter unless additional access has been approved.

    Everyone and everything associated with your event must be completely out by your contracted end time.

  • Event activities, music, entertainment, and primary guest activities must conclude at least one hour before your contracted rental end time so there is enough time for breakdown and cleanup.

    For example, if your rental ends at 1:00 AM, the event itself must conclude by approximately 12:00 AM, with everyone and all belongings completely out by 1:00 AM.

  • Yes, when availability allows.

    Current additional-time rates are:

    Approved in advance: $175 per hour
    Approved on event day: $200 per hour
    Unauthorized early entry or late departure: $225 per hour

    Additional time is billed in one-hour increments and must be approved by Amie Event Space.

  • Not unless additional access has been purchased or approved in writing.

    Your contracted start time is the earliest permitted entry time for you, your decorator, caterer, DJ, bartender, planner, entertainment, rental companies, and all other event-related personnel.

    If your vendors need additional setup time, we strongly recommend adding it in advance.

  • Vendor loading and unloading takes place at the rear of the building from NW 45th Street.

    Loading dock doors may not be blocked Monday–Friday. Vendors should use the designated area to the right side of the loading dock doors while actively loading or unloading.

    All décor, furniture, equipment, food, supplies, and other event items must be transported upstairs using the rear stairwell.

    The wheelchair lift may not be used for equipment or supplies.

FOOD, ALCOHOL & VENDORS

  • Yes. You may bring your own caterer, food vendor, or approved food service.

    We may also provide vendor recommendations or available catering options if you need assistance.

    The kitchenette is intended for approved light event use and is not a commercial kitchen for full cooking or food preparation.

    Specialty cooking equipment, warming equipment, food trucks, or other food-service equipment must be disclosed and approved in advance.

  • Yes. Outside vendors are welcome.

    The client is responsible for making sure all vendors receive and follow Amie Event Space policies, including:

    • Rental and access times

    • Vendor loading instructions

    • Décor restrictions

    • Equipment rules

    • Alcohol requirements

    • Cleanup requirements

    • Venue-use policies

    All vendor setup and breakdown must occur within the contracted rental period unless additional time has been approved.

  • Yes, alcohol may be permitted with prior approval and the required insurance coverage.

    If alcohol will be present, your event insurance must include host liquor liability coverage.

    Prepackaged bottled or canned alcoholic beverages may be permitted under approved service arrangements.

    If hard liquor or mixed drinks will be served, a licensed and insured bartender is required.

    Alcohol may not be sold or self-served and must remain inside the venue.

    Your booking documents will outline the specific requirements that apply to your event.

  • Yes. A one-day event liability insurance policy is required for events at Amie Event Space unless the requirement is specifically waived in writing.

    Proof of the required insurance is generally due 14 days before your event.

    For your convenience, Amie provides a link to Event Helper with certain venue requirements already prefilled. You are not required to use Event Helper and may obtain coverage from another provider as long as the policy meets Amie’s requirements.

    If alcohol will be present, the policy must also include host liquor liability coverage.

DÉCOR, EQUIPMENT & VENUE USE

  • Absolutely.

    You may decorate yourself, have family or friends help, hire a professional decorator, or choose from available Amie décor services.

    Décor may not damage venue walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, chairs, or equipment.

    Nails, pins, glue dots, damaging adhesives, and other attachment methods that may leave marks or cause damage are not permitted.

    Large installations, specialty décor, powered décor, ceiling installations, backdrops, balloon structures, and other unusual setups should be disclosed in advance.

  • Often, yes, but specialty and powered equipment must be disclosed and approved in advance.

    This may include:

    • Photo booths

    • 360 booths

    • Bounce houses or inflatables

    • Warming equipment

    • Large audio systems

    • Specialty lighting

    • Powered décor

    • Interactive entertainment

    • Other specialty equipment

    Amie may review the item's size, placement, electrical requirements, vendor requirements, insurance, and intended use before approving it.

  • Venue furniture and equipment may only be used for their intended purpose and must remain in approved areas.

    Certain furnishings or equipment may not be moved without approval from Amie staff.

    Venue property may not be dragged, stood on, climbed on, altered, disassembled, stacked improperly, or used in a way that could cause damage or create a safety concern.

    Specialty items such as the piano may only be used for approved or professional use.

  • Smoking, vaping, and hookah use are not permitted inside Amie Event Space.

    Smoking may only take place in an outdoor area permitted by the building and venue and must be at least 25 feet away from entrances, exits, and windows, unless a greater distance is required.

    Hookah use is not permitted inside the venue.

PLANNING YOUR EVENT

  • Yes, when a floor plan applies to your event.

    Amie provides downloadable floor plans for our different venue configurations.

    You can download the plan that matches your reserved space, draw or digitally mark your preferred setup, and upload it back through your planning project.

    Your plan can show the placement of items such as:

    • Guest tables and seating

    • DJ

    • Dance floor

    • Backdrop

    • Photo booth

    • Buffet

    • Cake or dessert table

    • Bar

    • Entertainment areas

    • Other event elements

    Final layouts are subject to venue approval based on guest count, available inventory, accessibility, required walkways and exits, vendor needs, and event safety.

  • Key final planning items are generally due 14 days before your event, unless another deadline is provided.

    This may include:

    • Remaining balance

    • Final guest count

    • Floor plan

    • Event-day timeline and planning information

    • Event insurance

    • Host liquor liability coverage, if applicable

    • Bartender or vendor documentation, when required

    • Other requested event approvals or documents

    Your event link serves as your planning hub so you can add information as your plans develop.

  • Amie requires a $250 Damage & Security Authorization before the event rather than automatically collecting a traditional refundable security deposit.

    The authorization is generally a temporary hold and is not an automatic $250 charge.

    It may be used, as permitted by your rental agreement, for applicable costs such as:

    • Damage

    • Missing venue property

    • Unauthorized overtime

    • Excessive cleaning

    • Bulk-item removal

    • Other documented event-related charges

    The authorization is completed shortly before your event using the link provided in your booking materials.

  • The client is responsible for damage, missing property, misuse of venue furniture or equipment, excessive cleaning, unauthorized overtime, or other chargeable costs caused by the client, guests, vendors, or event participants.

    Applicable charges may be applied against the Damage & Security Authorization and/or invoiced separately if necessary.

  • Clients and vendors are responsible for removing all personal belongings, décor, food, supplies, and event materials within the contracted rental time.

    Trash must be properly bagged and all trash must fit completely inside appropriate trash bags.

    Bulk trash, large décor pieces, boxes, furniture, equipment, or other items may not be left behind for regular venue disposal.

    You are not expected to professionally clean the venue yourself, but the space must be left according to the cleanup requirements provided for your event.

CANCELLATIONS & CHANGES

  • Venue reservation payments are generally non-refundable once received.

    If you need to reschedule, Amie allows an eligible reservation to be transferred one time, subject to availability and the terms of your rental agreement.

    30 or more days before the event:
    A one-time transfer may be approved with a $100 rescheduling fee.

    15–29 days before the event:
    A one-time transfer may be approved with a $200 rescheduling fee.

    14 days or less before the event:
    The reservation generally cannot be transferred or rescheduled unless Amie grants a written exception.

    All cancellation and rescheduling requests must be submitted in writing by email.

    An approved rescheduled event must generally take place within 12 months of the original event date.

    Your original date, time, space, package, pricing, décor, rentals, vendors, and services are not guaranteed for the new date. If the new selection costs more, the client is responsible for the difference.

  • Possibly.

    Event-specific changes must be approved by Amie Event Space and may be subject to availability, venue capacity, additional charges, or updated booking documents.

    Approved changes may be reflected through an updated invoice or written confirmation.

    If you anticipate a major change to your event, please contact us as early as possible.

TOURS & GETTING STARTED

  • Absolutely!

    We encourage you to experience Amie in person before making your decision.

    We offer scheduled open-house tours along with additional tour options based on availability.

    During your visit, you can explore the suites, see our furniture and amenities, discuss possible layouts, and ask questions about your event.

    If you or anyone attending the tour may need the wheelchair lift, please let us know in advance.

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  • We’re happy to help!

    Contact us with your questions or with your event date, event type, estimated guest count, and preferred space, and our team can help you determine the best rental option.

    You can also schedule a tour if you’d like to experience the venue in person before booking.

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