Q. What deposit is required?
A. A deposit of $1,500 is required at the time of contract to hold your date.

Q. When can I set up for my event?
A. You can customarily set up for your event up to two hours before the start of your event. However, please check with your event consultant to confirm actual time.

Q. Can you recommend a photographer, DJ or florist?
A. We have a number of professionals that share our dedication to excellence. There is a list of our recommendations included with our menu package, or you can download a list here.

Recommended Vendor List-Montage.pdf

Q. How can I hold a date?
A. The only way that we will reserve a date is with a signed contract and deposit.

Q. What A/V resources are available on-site for my meeting?
A. Our two largest banquet rooms are equipped with complete systems including LCD projection, DVD/VHS player and wireless microphone systems. In addition, we have a variety of tools on-site including whiteboard, Post-it brand flip charts and stands, portable LCD projectors, easels, overhead projectors and screens.

Q. I have a guest with a special dietary need-what do I do?
A. Simply let us know what the dietary restriction is (Ex: vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free or gluten-free) and we will be happy to prepare a meal for them.

Q. Do your meeting rooms have internet access?
A. Each of our rooms are equipped with a house phone and DSL ports. Some rooms offer analog access for dial-up connections.

Q. What is the Food and Beverage minimum?
A. Some facilities charge a "room rental" fee. Others, like Montage, instead require that you meet a Food and Beverage minimum. The Food and Beverage Minimum that you will be required to meet is determined by the room that you select and the time of day and the day of week your event will be hosted. Any food or beverage you select will go towards meeting the Food and Beverage minimum. Please keep in mind that the Food and Beverage minimum is not an estimated total. The total estimated cost for your event is determined by the actual menu that you select.

Q. What is an escort card? How is it different than a place card?
A. An escort card is customarily displayed on a table near the entrance. Guests pick up the card when arriving at your event. Escort cards inform guests as to which table they will be seated at. Place cards are different from escort cards in that they are set at each placesetting. Place cards inform your guest as to which seat they should take at their table.

Q. Who will set my escort cards and place cards prior to my event?
A. Our staff will be happy to set your escort cards or place cards on the appropriate tables. For your escort cards, please make sure they are in alphabetical order. For your place cards, please make sure they are grouped by table number and in the order you would like them placed around each table.

Q. When should I drop off items such as place cards, escort cards, favors, menu cards, displays or training materials?
A. We recommend that you deliver items necessary for the set up of your event 3 business day prior to your event. However, due to our limited storage, please check with your event consultant to ensure that we can accept your items.

Q. Can I have supplies for my meeting such as banners, posters, registration materials, training materials or exhibit equipment delivered directly to Montage at Allison Pointe?
A. Yes, you may ship your meeting supplies directly to the Montage. We can even help arrange return shipping if needed (shipping charges apply). Please communicate to your event consultant that you will be having items shipped direct, as storage space may not always be available, especially for oversized items. When shipping items direct, please make sure to ship them as indicated below: Banquet Manager Montage at Allison Pointe 8580 Allison Pointe Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-577-3663 On the memo line, please be sure to list the name and date of your event.

Q. Can I select a vendor, such as florist, DJ or photographer that is not on the Montage at Allison Pointe Preferred Vendor List?
A. Please feel welcomed to select a team of event professionals that you feel is appropriate for your event. Please be aware, that some vendors do not adhere to our quality standards. All vendors are subject to Montage Vendor Policies.

Vendor Policies-1.pdf

Q. Can you recommend any hotels where my guests can stay?
A. There are many hotels conveniently located near the Montage at Allison Pointe. However, your best value will be selecting one of our partner hotels. Partner hotels offer Montage guest rates that are less than any other rate available. A list of partner hotels are included in our menu or a list of partner hotels can be downloaded here.

Partner Hotel List-Montage.pdf