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LightCatcher Winery is a boutique winery
that emphasizes the connection between
wine, food, art, music and friendship.

Our working winery offers a blend of
romance, elegance, charm and friendliness.
People are comfortable here.

You provide the reason, we'll provide the space.

Tasting Party or Shower • Club or Social
Business Meeting or Seminar • Corporate Party
Private Tasting Party • Private Dinner
Fundraiser • Reunion • Wedding/Reception

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Facility Rental and Party Options
prices have changed and are valid as of 2/15/08

Do you want to use the winery for 6 - 30 people while we're open to the public
- see "Tasting Party"
or
after hours for up to 200 people, so you have exclusive use?
- see "Private Rental"

Tasting Party
Anniversary • Birthday • Club Meeting • Bridal Shower • Friends Day Out
Wed • Thurs • Sat • Sun 12 - 6
Fri 12 - 9
(during winery open hours)

Reserve tables for your small party and use the winery as a fabulous backdrop for a fun time. Your group will be seated together and you'll get special attention. You can order off our bistro menu Friday thru Sunday. We can provide a special occasion cake.

Cost: $5 per person
Includes a tasting wine of wine for each guest, and soft drink and water service for all.
(All persons age 8 and older are charged, regardless if they taste wine.)
We set tables especially for you, in your choice of area (as available).
Additional wine and food costs are extra.
Minimum of 6 persons and maximum of 30.
Reservations are required.

(Groups over 30 people may book a Private Rental.)

     Use an area of or the full winery for a private tasting party, private dinner or special event. You are welcome to use your rented area for whatever type of event you desire, from a private dinner to a fundraider to a wedding and/or reception. We can pour and explain a selection of wines in our tasting room. You can host wine for your guests or do a no-host bar. We can provide catering (30 person minimum) and/or a special occasion cake (wedding cakes may be brought in). The unique, beautiful and warm atmosphere of the winery will make your time with us very special.

• The costs to do a Private Rental would include:
• Room rental - see choices below
• Catering choices - see our Catering Menu
• Wine choices - see our Wine List
  

We have a catering minimum of 30 plates.

Maxiumum occupancy:
72 persons for Barrel Room only
120 persons for Terrace&Pavilion only
150 for Full Winery Rental with dinner service
200 for Full Winery Rental with cocktail service only

Prepay of one half of the room rental and a signed contract is required to book the date.

Our chefs can prepare a variety of options for your tasting party or dinner, from heavy hors d'oeuvres to a buffet dinner to a formally served multi-course dinner. Costs vary by level of food and service - please call or email to ask for a catering brochure.

•Because we give preference to booking the full facility, partial rentals may not be booked further than eight weeks prior to the date.

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Rental of:
Barrel Room • Terrace&Pavilion • Full Winery

The Barrel Room is our 2000 sf indoor winery space where our wines are aging in barrels. The room is lit with adjustable, dimmable track lighting that we custom set to your layout. Hanging candle chandeliers are available for lighting. (There is no use of the Terrace&Pavilion, but you have full use of/access to the Tasting Room and amenities.) A smoking area is provided on the front arbor.

Barrel Room occupancy: 48 people with dancing area; 72 people dining only

Rental from 9 - 5 pm
Monday thru Thursday    $500

Rental from 6 - 11 pm
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Saturday Sunday    $750

Business in the Barrel Room Rental
Corporate/Business Meeting

We can offer the Barrel Room for private meetings, business seminars, training or other business-related functions. The environment is private and quiet, and you will have exclusive use of the room.

Monday - Thursday 9am to 5pm          1 - 50 persons      $500

This rental includes tables and chairs. Continental breakfast, coffee and beverage service and lunches can be provided. As bookings allow, we can do a wine tasting for your guests after your meeting, or even tie it in with a private dinner. Please call to inquire. 817-237-2626

     The Terrace&Pavilion is our 4000 sf elevated open flagstone Terrace and attached covered Pavilion which looks out onto three acres of trees and a serene country environment. The Terrace can be set up for a wedding ceremony. The Pavilion is always shaded and weather protected. Bistro tables and chairs provide comfortable seating for 120. Food is set up under the Pavilion. There is ample room for dancing. Smoking is permitted. (There is no use of the Barrel Room, but you have full use of/access to the Tasting Room and amenities.)

Occupancy: 120

Rental from 9 - 5 pm
Monday thru Thursday    $800

Rental from 6 - 11 pm
Mon • Tues • Wed • Thurs • Sat • Sun   $1200

     The Full Winery Rental gives you the most space and flexibility - a wedding can be performed on the Terrace, the reception dinner in the Barrel Room and then dancing under the Pavilion. Or, a silent auction and buffet foods can be set up in the Barrel Room while the Terrace&Pavilion is used for casino gaming tables and dinner. You have exclusive use of the entire facility. (The Terrace&Pavilion are attached to the Barrel Room - a walk door and large roll-up door lead from the Barrel Room directly on to the Pavilion)

Occupancy: Dinner: 150 for dining (72 seated inside, 78 seated on the Terrace&Pavilion)
Cocktail Service: 200

Rental from 6 - 11 pm
Mon • Tues • Wed • Thurs • Sat • Sun      $2200

We are open to the public on Fridays from 12 to 9,
and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 6;
rentals are not available during these times, or on any of our Jazz Sundays.

Provided in each rental:

• For Barrel Room use: Tables and banquet chairs to seat up to 72 persons.
  
• With Terrace and Full Winery rental: 30 bistro tables and 120 bistro chairs.
• Four 6' rectangular tables for cake service, gifts, auction items, etc..
• Electrical service for band or DJ setups, and use of our CD system.
• A wine steward will manage and pour your wines for three hours.
• For a wedding rental, an hour of rehearsal time is allowed on the day prior.
  
  General Rules
• Wine sales: Only LightCatcher wine may be used. After you book an event, we offer a complementary tasting of wines to decide which wines to serve. In order to buy and serve wine by the bottle, there is a two case minimum purchase (may be mixed). If the two case minimum is not done, then all wine sales will be tallied by the glass and the host presented with the bar bill and a 20% gratuity at the end of the evening.
  Cash Bar: If you want to do a Cash Bar (each guest pays for their own wine), wine sales are done by the glass and a $100 cashier fee and 20% gratuity will be charged to the host. If the wine sales do not meet or exceed a $400 minimum, then a $100 bartender fee will also apply to the host.
• You may bring in some beer and sparkling wine (Champagne) for your event.
  • Sparkling wine (Champagne) may be brought in for toasting purposes only, not general wine consumption.
    **A fee of $5 per bottle will apply and will be charged the day of the event after a count.
  • One case (24 bottles or cans) of beer may be brought in if TWO cases of wine purchased. Under no circumstances may more beer be brought in, either by the host or guests. If more beer is found to have been brought in, an automatic $500 penalty will be charged and the event will be terminated.
  • Hard liquor is not allowed in the facility.
• Our kitchen and chefs are available to cater your event. We have a comprehensive catering menu and can do anything from hors d'oeuvres to a formally seated and served multi-course dinner. We do not allow outside caterers.
• You may decorate the Barrel Room and/or Terrace&Pavilion with temporary decorations. These must be removed immediately after your event.
• Alcohol service and music must stop at 10:00 pm at the latest.
• Under no circumstances will minors be served or allowed access to alcohol.
• The five hour rental time includes setup and cleanup time. Special decorating may sometimes be done earlier by agreement. No setup or decorating may interfere with normal business operations or regular winery guests.
• To book a date, we require 1/2 of the facility rental fee as a non-refundable deposit.
• Overage of time used: Will be billed at $300 per hour, starting the first minute after the rental period. We do not extend rental times past 11pm.

Frequently Asked Questions About Weddings, Receptions and Rehearsal Dinners at LightCatcher Winery

* Does LightCatcher provide a wedding coordinator to help me with details of the ceremony, etc?
LightCatcher staff does not coordinate or direct the rehearsal, the wedding ceremony or any activities at the wedding reception.
* Can I bring in an outside caterer for my event?
No. All food, beverage and wine, excluding the wedding cake and/or groom’s cake, must be purchased from LightCatcher Winery.
* When do I need to give the final number of attendees to LightCatcher?
The guaranteed number of persons attending your function is required two weeks prior to the event date. You will be charged for the guaranteed number regardless if fewer people attend. If more people attend than are guaranteed, you will be charged additional plate charges for any food required above the guaranteed number.
* Can I take home leftover food from the reception or rehearsal dinner?
LightCatcher Winery is responsible for the quality and freshness of food served to our guests. Due to current health regulations, food may not be taken off the premises, packed in “to go” containers or left out longer than the set serve time.
* How early can I arrive to set up additional decorations, etc. for my event? How many people can assist me during the set-up?
In order for LightCatcher Winery to properly set up for your wedding and/or reception, we ask that you keep the number of people assisting prior to the rental time to a maximum of two people - these two people may come in by prior arrangement, depending on the amount of setup needed. LightCatcher reserves the right to refuse entry to the facility for anyone who arrives earlier than their designated time. Please notify us regarding florists or decorators who will be coming to set-up for your event. Note: Metal or plastic confetti and silk flower petals are not permitted anywhere in the facility for decoration. Any candles used must be in an appropriate container, and only unscented candles may be used.
* What is or is not permitted during the send-off/departure of the bride and groom?
Real flower petals and bubbles may be used to celebrate the departure of the bride and groom. Silk flower petals, sparklers, rice, confetti and birdseed are not permitted.
* What additional fees apply for a Cash Bar?
If you want to do a Cash Bar (each guest pays for their own wine), wine sales are done by the glass and a $100 cashier fee and 20% gratuity will be charged to the host. If the wine sales do not meet or exceed a $400 minimum, then a $100 bartender fee will also apply to the host.
* What additional charges are added to my final bar bill?
There is a 8.25% sales tax on all food and beverage and a 20% gratuity.
* Do I have to reserve the wedding facility for my rehearsal? How long can my rehearsal last?
Rehearsal times for ceremonies are offered as a courtesy to our brides and may be arranged through our management. Rehearsal times cannot interfere with any of our normal activities or winery guests. A total of 1 hour will be allotted for rehearsals, so it is a good idea to have your wedding party arrive 30 minutes prior to your allotted time.
* What is the rain/inclement weather policy?
LightCatcher Winery will not be liable for weather, or any other cause beyond its control. Refunds will not be given for weather related changes.
* Who does the cleanup of the food service and of the general party?
We take care of all catering cleanup. After your event, you are responsible for removing your decorations and cleaning up any materials you brought in. If, after you have departed, extra cleanup is required there is a $150 minimum charge.
* What is LightCatcher's cancellation policy?
Cancellations will forfeit 100% of the initial deposit. Cancellations made 90 days or less prior to the event will forfeit 100% of initial deposit and 50% of final contracted amount (excluding tax). Cancellations made 30 days or less prior to the event will forfeit 100% of the final contracted amount (excluding tax).

Serving guidelines:

One case of wine is 12 bottles.
Each bottle will pour five 5oz servings,
or 60 servings per case of wine.
As a general rule, figure one glass of wine per guest per hour
(some will drink more, some will drink less.)
For a three hour event figure:
60 wine-drinking guests =180 servings = 3 cases of wine.
120 guests = 360 servings = 6 cases of wine.

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Please come visit our facility and see how lovely and comfortable it is.
We will do our very best to help make your event
stress-free, beautiful and memorable.

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Winery: 817-237-2626
6925 Confederate Park Road/FM 1886
Fort Worth, Texas 76108

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