Private Event Request Form

EVENTS AT WHC

Please fill out the form below to request to have your event at WHC.


Once you've completed this form, please allow up to 2 weeks to receive confirmation and approval. 


If you have any questions about this form and/or private events at our facilities, please contact...

- WHC Members - Rich Gordon

- Non-Members & Non-Profits - facilities@whctemple.org


A separate form is required for each event request.

PRIMARY CONTACT INFO
Contact Info












(Please note that this is required in order to obtain approval but may be scheduled after completing this form.)

EVENT DETAILS

EVENT TYPE



WEDDING INFO


NOTE TO EVENT COORDINATORS
Washington Hebrew Congregation will confirm availability and provide a price quote to Event Coordinators, however the contract must ultimately be made out to the people getting married and/or their family or personal representatives, as they will ultimately be the ones liable for the contract and its requirements.
Jewish or Jewish/Interfaith Wedding Ceremonies
For Jewish or Jewish/Interfaith wedding ceremonies at Washington Hebrew Congregation facilities, the wedding ceremony must be officiated by WHC clergy and needs to be scheduled with our clergy offices before any reception can be scheduled.  This form will allow WHC to begin both processes.

Wedding ceremonies at WHC include:
  • 1 hour of prep and/or photo time for the bride, groom, and wedding party, which may include hairdressers, makeup artists, photographers, etc.  One private space is included with a ceremony contract, and additional spaces are available for a fee.
  • Approximately 15 minutes for a ketubah signing before the ceremony.
  • Approximately 30 minutes for the wedding ceremony.
  • Approximately 15 minutes for clean-up and departure.

Dependent on clergy availability on your requested date.

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DATE, TIME, ETC.




"WHC Worship Services" include Erev Shabbat@WHC, Shabbat Morning and Havdalah services, and other congregational worship opportunities. Most B'nei Mitzvah ceremonies DO COUNT. Weddings do not.
EVENT LOCATION

TWO-HOUR MEALS
JBSC is not available for two-hour meals.


All Saturday meals are the two hours immediately following your service.  For morning services, this is 12:00 pm-2:00 pm.  For evening services, this is 6:30-8:30 pm.

Two-Hour Meal Packages
You have a choice between two options for your meal:
  • Standard Meal includes tables, chairs, and kitchen access for your caterer.  Coffee and tea are available upon request at no additional cost.
  • Enhanced Meal includes the above, plus basic white/beige linens, flatware, glassware, china, and washing.

SHORT SATURDAY MEALS
JBSC is not available for Grab 'n Go or Quick Bites.
Grab-and-Go – WHC will accept delivery of pre-packed to-go snacks/meals and set them out nicely for your guests to take upon exiting the facility immediately upon the conclusion of your ceremony.  The fee includes security.

Quick Bite is a 30-minute private option for your guests to schmooze and eat.  WHC will determine the best space based on availability and set the room up with a small buffet, minimal seating, and water.  You provide cold/room temperature appetizers and snacks.  The fee includes security.
FULL RECEPTIONS
All reception contracts include three (3) hours of pre-event load-in/setup time, and one (1) hour of post-event breakdown/cleanup time.  Additional set-up or breakdown time is billed at $425/hour regardless of venue or membership status. 
TIMING
  • Saturday receptions immediately following services at Temple are from 12:00 pm-4:30 pm after morning services, or 6:30 pm-11:00 pm after evening (Havdalah) services.
  • Families hosting their reception at JBSC immediately following a service at Temple, adjust the above times 30 minutes later.
  • Families with a morning service and a reception at either location not immediately after the service, please contact facilities@whctemple.org to determine possible timing.
TIMING
The standard Reception Time block is 6:00 pm-12:00 midnight.  Load-in may begin at 3:00 pm, and load-out may go until 1:00 am.








NOTE: All reception contracts for Edlavitch Hall include the use of Kreeger Lobby for adult cocktail hour and Lehrman Brides' Room for private storage and use at no additional charge.


NOTE: All contracts include use of the Lobby for adult cocktail hour and Lounge & Brides' Room for private storage at no additional charge.

FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS




NOTE: If alcohol is served, at least one licensed professional bartender must be hired.

Non-Profit Info

Timing
The standard non-profit event block is four (4) hours. 



All non-profit contracts include one (1) hour of pre-event load-in/setup time, and one (1) hour of post-event breakdown/cleanup time.  Additional set-up or breakdown time is billed at $425/hour regardless of venue or membership status. 




NOTE: All reception contracts for Edlavitch Hall include the use of Kreeger Lobby for adult cocktail hour and Lehrman Brides' Room for private storage and use at no additional charge.

NOTE: All contracts include use of the Lobby for adult cocktail hour and Lounge & Brides' Room for private storage at no additional charge.

PRICE ESTIMATE

Non-Profit Discount
As a non-profit organization, WHC is able to offer you a discounted rate, which is already reflected in the estimate below.  Please note that in order for you to receive a contract at the discounted rate, you will need to send a copy of your 501(c)3 or other proof of non-profit status to WHC.  You have the option of attaching this here if you would like.


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PLEASE NOTE that this price is just to give you a general idea of what to expect in terms of pricing.  A confirmed price estimate will be provided by the WHC Facilities team after you submit this form.