We know this season has been difficult for many couples and we are here to support you in every way we can. The Brownstone’s goal is to make this the happiest day of your life. Your guests are not strangers in a public place. They are your friends and family gathering in a place that is taking every precaution and putting the safety of your event first. Check out The Brownstone’s COVID-19 policy and answers to frequently asked questions below and what actions we have in place to ensure your guests are safe.
“The Brownstone is INCREDIBLE! It is hard to put into words how grateful I am to have selected them as our wedding venue. With the daily and sometimes even hourly changes due to COVID-19, Abbey and her team have remained on top of it. It is clear they are in constant communication with local health officials to ensure they can provide a safe place for people to celebrate their big day. The team is creative and solution-oriented, doing everything they can to help you achieve your dream day. I HIGHLY recommend the Brownstone!”
- Gretchen K
The Brownstone is located in Shawnee County and follows all of the recommendations and requirements placed upon event venues based on the Shawnee County Health Department. Please view the latest Shawnee County guidelines by visiting: https://www.snco.us/HD/coronavirus.asp. For further questions, we highly recommend calling their General Question phone number and speaking to a representative as well as signing up to get notifications sent directly to your phone.
Here are a few additional policies and recommendations The Brownstone has put in place per the Shawnee County Health Department. These policies and recommendations are subject to change as new guidelines are announced.
-The Brownstone has created social distancing layouts based on each phase that includes limiting the number of guests at a table, spreading tables out, separating guests into multiple locations including outside and lower level.
-The Brownstone has added a tent to extend the venue and space for tables.
-The Brownstone has technology to stream the main event hall into the lower level.
-The Brownstone has beautiful double doors on both the north and south sides of the venue which we can leave open in the pleasant spring temperatures to let the fresh air inside.
-Our staff has always followed mandated operating procedures for health and safety as required by the State of Kansas. This includes but is not limited to the use of gloves, proper hand-washing techniques, following food safety protocols, and performing proper disinfecting procedures within our kitchen and event spaces.
-It has always been our policy that a staff member cannot report to work if they feel ill or are presenting any symptoms.
-We have intensified cleaning procedures to ensure our building is more deeply disinfected to prevent germs from spreading and to ensure your safety.
-We will have hand sanitation stations at the front door allowing your guests to put on hand sanitizer when they arrive and again as they enter the building after the conclusion of a ceremony.
-Hand sanitizer will always be available at all entrances for the duration of your event.
-We recommend rolling knives and forks inside napkins and have them on the tables for dinner – or you can choose to use plastic utensils in sealed wraps for your event.
-We recommend having a single sided buffet with your caterer serving the food to your guests.
We encourage you and your guests to monitor their health and respect the other guests in attendance.
With all the additional precautions The Brownstone has in place, guests still assume all the risk. By visiting the Brownstone, you and your guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
“If you are getting married in Topeka, please choose the Brownstone! Abbey and her team consistently went above and beyond making my wedding day special. During the season of COVID-19 and having to reschedule our original date, so many changes along the way Abbey and her team always were up to date on the correct guidelines and made adjustments along the way. She did absolutely amazing in making sure we had everything we needed and did everything she could to make it special. The venue has every need you could ever want and amazing staff! I could go on but The Brownstone and their staff played a huge role in making my day as magical as it was.”
- Taylor H