All payments made are nonrefundable. A payment of $1,000+tax is required to secure your date. A Second payment of $2,000+tax is due 30 days later. Vendors may be selected at this time. Third payment of $2,000.00+tax is due 150 days after the initial deposit date.  Final guest count and final payment +tax in full are due 30 days prior to the Event date. No changes will be made after your final count is given to us. Final payment must be made in cash or bank cashier check ONLY. Personal checks and credit cards will not be accepted for final payment. Please see item page of this contract for additional payment information. Please make ALL payments on time or there will be a $500.00 fee added to balance due. Florida Sales Tax Set at 6.5%. Final Cashiers Check Payment to be made out to Saxon Events.

1. FIRST PAYMENT > +TAX > DUE TODAY = $1065.00
2. 30 DAYS AFTER 1ST PAYMENT > +TAX = $2130.00
3. 150 DAYS AFTER 1ST PAYMENT > + TAX = $2130.00
4. FINAL PAYMENT > +TAX > DUE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO WEDDING

This Event Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on _____, 20 by and between the Client (whose name is entered on this Agreement, hereinafter "Client," "You," or "Your") and Saxon Events, Inc. ("Saxon Events") for the rental of the facility located at 103 Saxon Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601 (hereinafter, the "Venue").

The Agreement applies to the dates set forth in the Event Details section of this Agreement, located on Page 1 and incorporated herein. Also incorporated into this Agreement are the attached Alcohol and Damage Waiver, Child Safety Policy, Rules and Regulations, and Event Package Details, which outline additional responsibilities of the Client.

For good and valuable consideration as set forth herein, Client agrees to rent the Venue for the date(s) set forth in the Event Details section of this Agreement for the purpose of a special event and/or wedding, as detailed in the Event Details of this Agreement (hereinafter the “Event”), and Saxon Events agrees to rent the Venue to the Client for the Event, upon the terms and considerations set forth herein. The Event shall begin at the time and place specified in the Event Section of this Agreement, and the Venue shall include, but not be limited to, “The Garden Room, The Saxon Manor Barn, and The BoHo Micro-Wedding Venue”.

If the Event extends beyond the scheduled end time set forth in the Event Details, Wedding Package, or Venue Rental description, the Client is responsible to pay,for each additional hour or fraction thereof, a fee of $800.00 for the Venue, staff & bar $200.00 for D.J. All overtime charges must be paid in full, in cash, before overtime begins.

Saxon Events shall not be liable for any injury, damage to, or loss of any personal property of the Client or any of the Client’s guests, invitees,independent contractors, or other agents. Saxon Events does not assume responsibility for personal property or equipment brought onto the Venue and left behind in the function area(s)by the Client, vendors, wedding party, or attendees of the Event.

CLIENT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD SAXON EVENTS AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, AND EXPENSES(INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES AND EXPENSES) ARISING BY REASON OF INJURY TO, OR DEATH OF, ANY PERSON OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY OCCURRING ON, IN OR ABOUT THE PROPERTY, FROM THE USE OF THE PROPERTY BY CLIENT OR ANY OF ITS INVITEES OR GUESTS, OR VENDORS, OR FROM ANY BREACH OF BY CLIENT OF ANY CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR FROM ANY ACT OR NEGLIGENCE OF CLIENT OR ITS’ INVITEES, GUESTS, OR VENDORS, IN OR ABOUT THE PROPERTY, EVEN IF CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAXON EVENTS.

Saxon Events shall not be liable or held responsible for the failing of any other company, for the said company’s error or service interruption in the provision of electricity, water, cable, internet, etc.; or for the acts of Saxon Event’s neighbors or any government authority for actions such as construction, road repair, maintenance or other disturbances, including Force Majeure events, as defined herein.

Saxon Events is a private rental facility. All alcoholic beverage service must adhere to the standards set forth by the State of Florida ABC and Saxon Events. All alcoholic beverages must be served by Saxon Events’ Bar Service. The Client, wedding party, guests, or attendees may not self-pour or self-serve. No alcohol will be served before or during the wedding ceremony. No Pre-Mix Drinks are allowed. BY SIGNING THE ALCOHOL AND DAMAGE WAIVER, ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, THE CLIENT RELEASES SAXON EVENTS, ITS OWNERS, AND FACILITIES OF ANY LIABILITY,DAMAGE, LOSS, OR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY OR RESULT FROM USE OF ALCOHOL.

Due to the high volume of dates requested, Saxon Events needs to book your included vendors approximately 30 days after reserving your date. You may provide Saxon Events your vendor selections by email, or You may schedule a meeting to do so. Saxon Events will contact your vendors and book them for you. Selection of vendors is final. No changes will be made. Second payment is due when booking vendors.

Cake Tastings ARE NOT scheduled by Saxon Events. They are to be arranged with your preferred cake vendor.

Saxon Events shall not be liable for its failure to perform this contract if such failure is caused by conditions beyond Saxon Events’ control. This includes, without limitation, Acts of God, natural disasters, flood, fire, terrorism, government regulations, and widespread curtailment of transportation facilities or other emergencies, making it illegal or impossible to provide the facilities or to hold the Event in any such event, the liability of Saxon Events will be limited to one of the following as selected by Saxon Events and the Client to their collective discretion provided that each party shall make a good faith effort to remedy the situation under either A or B below.

• A. Rescheduling the Event to a mutually agreeable date within 120 days of the date set forth for the Event (“Rescheduled Event”). Any monies received by Saxon Events from the Client will be credited towards such Rescheduled Event.
• B. Relocating the Event to another area on Saxon Events’ premises on the same date, provided such area is available (“Event Relocation”). Such Event Relocation will remedy the problem, and both parties’ reasonable option, and will accommodate the Client’s Event,taking into consideration the type of Event and number of guests.

For the success of the Event, Saxon Events must approve of all vendors not on our package vendor list. If approved by Saxon, vendors must provide proof of liability insurance at least 14 days prior to the Event, with Saxon Events named as additional insured in connection with the Event. All vendors are required to contact Saxon Events or its representatives at least 14 days prior to the Event regarding parking and load in. Any outside vendors must contact Saxon Events before entering into a contract with Saxon Events. All vendors must complete set up and have their vehicles moved from the venue entrance at least 90 Minutes prior to the Event start time. No exceptions will be made. You must use our in-house bar service. Non-Package Vendors & ALL Outside Vendors MUST PAY A VENDOR FEE of $100.00. Outside Catering FEE is $500.00 (paid by Caterer Co.)

Saxon Events reserves the rights, in its discretion, to exclude or reject any disorderly person from the Client’s Event or Saxon Events premises at any time without liability. The Client agrees to pay for all damages incurred as a result of their event at Saxon Events. This includes excessive damage to the grounds or gardens. Guests must wear shoes. Any guests who remove their shoes for dancing will be asked to put their shoes back on. You may provide flip flops for your guests.

All decorations, displays, and method of installation are subject to prior approval of Saxon Events, which may be granted or withheld at the sole discretion of Saxon Events. Immediately following the Event, the Client will be solely responsible for removal of all displays and decorations. In the event any displays or decorations are left on the premises without prior approval of Saxon Events, such items will be deemed as abandoned and will be removed and discarded without liability to the Client, Client’s guests, invitees, independent contractors, or other agents. No glow sticks are permitted.

Please be aware that our properties contain many hazards for children. Any guests under the age of 12 years must always be attended to by a parent or guardian. If the parent or guardian will be consuming alcohol at your Event, a child-care provider who is not a guest must be in attendance. Saxon Events’ staff cannot monitor children in the woods, near the fire pit, pond, water feature, or anywhere else on the property. In the event we need to point out to a parent or guardian that their child is unattended more than twice, they will be asked to remove the child from the property. BY SIGNING THE CHILD SAFETY POLICY,ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, THE CLIENT RELEASES SAXON EVENTS, ITS OWNERS, AND FACILITIES OF ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGE,LOSS, OR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY OR RESULT FROM CLIENT’S FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH OR THE CHILD SAFETY POLICY.

Saxon Events has reserved our property, vendors, and staff on your date in good faith. If you should cancel your Event for any reason, you must notify Saxon Events in writing via mail to Saxon Events, 103 South Saxon Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601. This signed contract is legal and binding. In the event of cancellation, Saxon Events agrees to release you from your obligation of future payments to us. THE CLIENT UNDERSTANDS THAT CANCELLING, OR OTHERWISE ABANDONING USE OF THE EVENT SPACE WILL FORFEIT A MONIES PAID. ALL PAYMENTS AND DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. If cancelling after final payment has been made, all vendors, staff, and venue representatives will receive full compensation. Therefore, absolutely no refunds will be given.

Saxon Events has reserved the date you have chosen for your Event specifically for you and has arranged for property, vendors, and staff on that date. Most likely other clients have been denied that same date for their event since you have it reserved.Therefore, YOUR EVENT WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF A GOVERNMENT ORDERED SHUTDOWN OR OTHER SIMILAR ACT OF GOD FORCE MAJEURE EVENT SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH 6 OF THIS AGREEMENT.

All payments made are nonrefundable. An initial deposit is required to secure your date and venue. A second payment is due 30 days later as we start to pick your vendors. Third payment is due 90 days after the initial deposit date. A fourth payment is due 150 days after the initial deposit. Final payment is due in full 30 days prior to the event date. Final payment must be made in cash or bank cashier check ONLY. Personal checks and credit cards will not be accepted for final payment. Please make ALL payments on time or there will be a $500.00 fee added to balance due. ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE ON TIME or YOU COULD LOSE YOUR DATE.

Payment may be made in person by appointment or mailed to Saxon Events, 103 South Saxon Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601. You may also use a credit card by phone to 813-909-3414.

Vendors CANNOT be changed after the vendor selection. In the event the selected vendor is unable to provide services, a substitute vendor will be provided.

You will be assigned a “day of” only coordinator at your final meeting approximately 4 weeks prior to your Event. This coordinator cannot be requested, but will be assigned, and may be replaced at any time at the discretion of Saxon Manor.

All tips must be taken to Saxon Manor Office in an envelope to be divided equally among the staff. This agreement will bind both Saxon Events and the Client and there will be no right of termination. By executing below, each party warrants and represents that it is duly authorized and has the requisite approval to bind the entity which it represents. This contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida and any applicable federal law. I attest I have read and agree with the provisions outlined above.

17.1 Waiver; Enforce-ability. No delay or failure on the part of Saxon Events to exercise any right or power arising hereunder will act as a waiver of such right. If any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity, legality, and enforce-ability of the other provisions shall not be affected or impaired.

17.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all other agreements and understandings, both written and oral, between Saxon Events and Client with respect to the subject matter contained herein. This Agreement may only be amended by a writing that is signed by each party.

17.3 Successors and Assigns. Client shall not assign or transfer its obligations under this Agreement to any third party without the prior written consent of Saxon Events.

17.4 Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. Client hereby irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction or any state or federal court in Hernando County, Florida. Client agrees that the venue provided above is the most convenient forum for both Saxon Events and Client, and Client waives any objection to venue and any objection based on a more convenient forum in any action instituted under this Agreement.

17.5 Attorneys’ Fees. The prevailing party shall have the right to collect from the other party its reasonable costs and necessary disbursements and attorneys’ fees incurred in enforcing this Agreement.

17.6 Independent Contractor. Client understands that it has no authority to act for, bind, or obligate Saxon Events. Seller shall not make any representations, written or oral concerning Saxon Events.

17.7 Remedies Cumulative. No right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to either Saxon Events is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and each and every right and remedy will be cumulative and in addition to any other right or remedy under this Agreement, or under law, whether now or hereafter existing.

17.8 Section Headings. The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for reference purposes only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

17.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which together shall be deemed as one and the same instrument.

17.10 Survival. The provisions set forth in Section 6 and 4 shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason.

Saxon Events, which shall include specific venues including “The Saxon Manor Barn”, “The Garden Room”, and “The BoHo Micro-Wedding Venue”, is a private rental facility. We reserve the right to not serve alcoholic beverages at your event. By signing this waiver, said lessee releases Saxon Events, the owners and the facility of any liability associated with alcohol intake. Absolutely No Shots or Pre-Mixed Drinks allow on property.

We, the renters, do hereby acknowledge and agree that we shall be solely responsible and liable for possession of, and/or use of alcoholic beverages and fully release Saxon Manor Events, the owners and the facility from any damage, loss or injury to persons or property that may be caused by or result from use of alcohol. The renter will pay any expenses incurred for damage or the cost of repair (including a cleaning fee of $25.00 per hour) or replacement value of the damaged item/items.

Please be aware that our properties contain many hazards for children. For the safety of the children attending your event, any guests under the age of 12 years must always be attended by a parent or guardian. If the parent or guardian will be consuming alcohol at your event, a childcare provider who is not a guest must be in attendance. Saxon Events’ staff CANNOT monitor children in the woods, near the fire pit, pond, water feature or anywhere else on the property. In the event we need to point out to a parent or guardian that their child is unattended more than twice, they will be asked to remove the child from the property also the D.J.& Bar will stop service until the Children are taken care of. Saxon Events and their staff are NOT responsible for the safety of children.

Each member of the party has the authority to enter into this Contract and to perform all of its obligations under this Contract.

This Agreement is to be signed digitally. Upon submission, the Agreement will be reviewed and approved by Saxon Events. Once approved, a signed digital copy will be furnished to the Client after the deposit or "Save the Date" payment has been made. By typing their names as signatures below, the Client agrees to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

This agreement is available (in blank form) along with all Saxon Manor Wedding Venue Contracts via our website at https://saxonevents.com/contracts/.

☑ Saxon Events acknowledges receipt of your digitally signed Agreement. Please note that this Agreement will be fully accepted only after the event details, including date, time, venue, and deposit ("Save the Date" payment), have been verified and received. Once confirmed, a digital copy will be furnished to you for your records along with our Welcome / Confirmation Email.