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FAQs!

 - by Stephanie

We’ve had a lot of people wanting to know more and more about our facility, so we thought we’d share some of the most frequently asked questions:

1. Where are you located? Our physical address is 5441 Babcock Rd., SATX 78240. Our offices are located in Suite 200, but the event center is located on the fourth floor–you will need to come to the second floor and sign in with us during the week in order to reach the fourth floor. We are located on the corner of Babcock & Eckhert Rd., just north of the Medical Center. Sonic, Valero and The Bubble Car Wash are adjacent to us.

2. When do you tour? We tour Monday-Friday between normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by appointment and on weekends (when we have events) by appointment as well. Contact us at 210.615.0009 to set up a time to tour.

3. What packages do you offer? We have day-time and evening packages available. Pricing is always based on date, time and number of guests. For more info, you can find pricing here: http://www.plazalecea.com/wedding-reception-fees.html 

4. Do you offer ceremony sites? Yes, we have two ceremony locations available. Our first location is in our two-story atrium lobby which boasts floor to ceiling windows and a grand staircase. The second location is in our Boardroom which overlooks the Texas Hill Country and has picturesque sunset views. We provide the chairs, all you need to provide is the decor, minister and groom!

5. Do you have adequate parking? Yes, we have 145 close parking spots available.

6. Is your facility handicap accessible? Yes, we have handicap accessible parking, ramps and elevators.

7. How many hours do we have for the event? We provide you with three hours prior to the event for set up, five hours for the event and one hour aftewards for the clean up. You can also add extra hours for $150 per hour or $75 for a half-hour. This charge is inclusive of your security guard’s time, coordinator’s time and associated building costs.

8. How far in advance do reservations need to be made? The is no real time constraint, just as long as we have the date available. Dates around holidays and specialty dates (ie: 11-11-11) book up quickly, so try to contact us sooner than later!

9. Is there a dressing room? Yes, we have a space off the second floor that has a private restroom, floor-length mirror and space for your bridal party to relax before the ceremony and leave their property in a secure spot during the event.

10. Are there convenient and adequate restrooms? Yes, we have women’s and men’s facilities available and both are handicap accessible (which will help with your ballgown!)

11. Is there a dance floor? Yes, we provide you with a 400 sq ft. dance floor in our large ballroom that is movable for an additional charge. You can also extend the dance floor where it is located to 600 sq ft. for an additional fee as well.

12. Are there any restrictions on decor, photography, videography or dj services? Nothing is allowed on the walls, but we do allow free standing objects (such as arches). Please consult with us if you have specific items you’d like to bring in. We do allow candles, but they must be in glass. We do not allow smoke or bubble machines from the dj. The photographer and videographer can access any part of the event center with the bride & groom but may need to have the coordinator give them access.

13. Who will coordinate with the vendors about set up? We will actually contact them the week of your event to go over set up times and specific details about your event. One less thing for you to worry about!

14. Do you provide a cake cutting service? No, this is something that is normally done by the caterer.

15. Is there an on-site caterer? Are we required to use your caterer? We have a list of approved caterers who are familiar with our facility. Although we strongly suggest you use one of our approved caterers, we do allow outside catering as well. We do add a 15% surcharge of your catering bill to your final payment when you choose an outside caterer. We also require that they have proper licensing and insurance. Outside caterers are required to adhere to the requirements of the Event Center at Plaza Lecea.

16. Do you have specific vendors for bar services? Yes, we have two approved bar services: Cocktails or Rookies. They can do a cash or open bar service for your event, but you will need to contact them for specifics. All of our caterers can provide a bar service for you as well.

17. What can I use for a grand exit? Please keep in mind that you will need to clean up anything that you use for the grand exit. We allow rose petals (must be silk if thrown inside), sparklers or bubbles. No confetti, birdseeds or rice.

18. Who will be my on-site coordinator? We have two awesome coordinators that have years of experience with special events. We normally know which one will be your coordinator a month prior to your event.

19. Are there any additional fees associated with the rental? We do require a damage deposit–this is normally just a credit card number on file–we do not charge your credit card unless any damages incur.

20. What are your terms of payment? We require a $600 deposit to secure your date (basically your first payment toward the rental), 1/2 is due nine months prior to your event, 1/4 due six months prior and the final 1/4 due one month prior to the event. Any monies paid towards the rental are non-refundable as they are liquidated damages.

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December Holiday Party/Wedding Special

 - by Stephanie

December is only 33 days away! Why haven’t you booked your event location yet for that office holiday party?! Lucky for you, we have a few dates and some great specials still available. In keeping with the spirit of giving, we have partnered with An Event to Remember to give all clients that book a holiday party in December will receive a free upgraded linen package for their event. You can make it look like it took a lot of time and effort to make your event spectacular when we’ll do all the work! You can choose from a ton of different fabrics including pintucks, iridescent crush, embroidered overlays and more. An Event to Remember offers over 60 colors to choose from in a variety of linen selections to choose from to make your special event a little extra special this year!

We are also extending this offer for weddings as well! Always wanted a winter wonderland-themed reception? Or just in love with the idea of a Christmas wedding? Let us help you create the memories that will last forever!

We currently have a few dates available, including a Saturday! Contact Stephanie for more information at 210.615.0009. As an added incentive, An Event to Remember is also offering a special on catering for the month of December as well-5% off your catering. Tis the season for savings!

        

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Local Hotels

 - by Stephanie

While planning your wedding, one thing that you can do to help your guests from out of town is let them know where the closest hotels to your location.  Luckily with Plaza Lecea, we are close to all major highways in San Antonio-410, IH10 and 1604.

Here are some tips all brides need to know:

  • Give your  guests multiple hotel chains to choose from
  • They may travel a lot and have one that they can stay at for a cheaper price or that they receive rewards from
  • Hotel rates change by season and prices are usually slightly higher during the summer season and mid-March due to people traveling for summer vacation and Spring Break
  • There are always extra discounts they may be able to get, including discounts for people who are members of AAA or Sam’s Club. 
  • If you know that your guests will bring a pet, Drury Inn and LaQuinta are pet friendly.
  • Amenities are something you may look into.  There are some hotels that have a happy hour and/or a brunch.  For your guests that are not going to want to explore very much this may be a great idea.
  • If most of your wedding party is coming in from out of town, book them in the same hotel.  Let the hotel know you would like to keep them close together.  Usually, the hotel will have a conference room on that floor you can be near.  If you would like they will rent that out to you and you can use that room as a room where your party can hang out. 

The best deal: Book a block of rooms

  • Most hotels want you to block out at least 10 rooms and they will give your guests a discount.
  • There is no charge to you if all the rooms do not get used.
  • Some hotel chains will let you split the rooms between their hotels in the area.  So if some of your guests want to stay near the river walk and others near the location, they will get the same rate.
  • Example Drury Inn and Suites: One room with a king size bed was $109.99, but for a block of 10 that price comes down to around $89.99.

Here is a list of hotels around the area with their phone numbers: 

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Local Churches

 - by Stephanie

Being that Plaza Lecea is centrally located, we have so many churches to choose from in this area or just a short drive away. There are a couple things to consider when choosing a church for your ceremony:  the cost of using the church if you are a parishioner maybe lower than if you are not one and some churches will only marry parishioners.  Also, remember to ask if there are any pre-marital classes that are required and if they have any restrictions for photography. Here is a list of churches in the area and their phone numbers so that you can call and see what their policies and charges are:

  • Grace Point Church 210-447-0032
  • Bandera Road Community Church 210-523-5185
  • St. Brigid’s Church 210-696-0896
  • St. George Maronite Catholic Church 210-696-5937
  • Oxford Church 210-696-0192
  • Lutheran Churches Missouri Synod: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 210-614-8723
  • University Unite Methodist Church 210-696-1033    
  • Shavano Baptist Church 210-696-0826
  • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 210-492-4600
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints 210-641-4700
  • BAPS Hindu Temp/Mandir 210-492-4008
  • Fortress Church 210-690-6360
  • Baruch Heshem Messianic Congregation 210-593-0113
  • Trinity United Methodist 210-684-5214    
  • Islamic Center of San Antonio 210-614-0202
  • Community Unitarian Universalist Church 210-614-2014
  • Oak Hills Presbyterian Church 210-342-0271
  • Emmanuel Worship Center 210-684-2687
  • St. Matthew’s Catholic Church 210-487-5099
  • Colonial Hills United Methodist Church 210-349-2401
  • Our Savior Lutheran Church 210-696-2716
  • Shenandoah Church of Christ 210-696-5532
  • Oak Ridge Baptist Church 210-696-5475
  • Destiny Church 210-349-2295
  • Saint Andrew Church 210-341-4441

Plaza Lecea also offers brides the opportunity to host their on-site ceremony throughout one of the numerous spaces within our facility. Our grand entrance lobby, with two-story windows and gorgeous lighting, provides a modern backdrop for any wedding ceremony. Our brides also have the opportunity to make a grand entrance down our spiral staircase.

We also have a stunning Boardroom in our penthouse suite with views of the Texas Hill Country as the backdrop to your ceremony. With accommodations for up to 90 guests, you can exchange vows with the sun setting in the background.

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