The Nellie Rose, LLC Rules and Guidelines
Cancelation
Guests may cancel their Booking until 30 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 30 days and 7 days before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Cancellations submitted less than 7 days before the Event start time are not refundable.
Rescheduling
If you would like to reschedule your booking, you would need to cancel the current booking and book a new date/time. See cancelation policy for any applicable fees.
Studio Use (House Rules)
Production bookings are for photography and video shoots. Event bookings include baby showers, private parties/dinners, proposals, and anything that also requires additional chairs, tables, or other decor.
No Smoking, no exceptions. ($500 fine)
Absolutely no drugs are allowed on the premises (No exceptions).
If drugs are found to be present during a rental the booking will be terminated immediately without a refund and the renter will be fined $500.
No smoke bombs or devices that cause smoke or exhaust unless pre-approved by staff in writing. Including, but not limited to, fireworks, sparklers, and fog machines. ($200 fine)
No open flames of any kind. ($200 fine) Sterno for food warming is permitted. (We have LED candles available for rent)
If wax is poured down our sink there is an automatic fine of $200.
No heat lamps or hibachi grills allowed ($500 fine)
No glitter, confetti, feathers, dirt, fake blood or anything similar allowed. ($100 fine)
No dirtying/wetting/smudging of the walls or furniture in any way. ($150 fine)
No entering the storage space without prior permission.
Whoever books the location must stay on the premises during the shoot duration. If that person needs to leave for any reason, they must send us the contact info for the person who is to be in charge for the duration of the booking.
There are security cameras on the property.
No pets allowed.
If anything is damaged or destroyed, the damage will be assessed and a fee of no less than $75 will be attached to the payment method on file.
Please select the correct number of attendees to avoid additional fees. Rental rates are based on the number of attendees set during the initial booking request. A flat fee of $100 will be assessed for each group of 1-5 additional guests if already at capacity.
Elevator/Front Door - These should not be blocked or propped in any way to avoid malfunction.
Hallway - The downstairs hallway is a shared space and must remain clear of any and all clutter at all times.
Trash - Trash must be placed in trash bags. DO NOT pour drinks in the trash. Trash bags should be placed in the blue bag provided and set along the street.
Parking - There is parking available along the street and multiple parking garages at the back of the block. We recommend having your guests park at McIntyre's at 901 Commerce
Additional Cleaning Fee ($75) may be assessed for cleaning related to party decor that leaves any type of residue after removal. Also for trash throughout the venue not placed in trash bags/cans. Includes cleaning for areas outside of the venue. Including but not limited to the elevator, common hallways, stairwells, and front door.
If overtime is needed, it will be billed at time and a half.
Additional 3rd Floor Downtown Guidelines (Rooftop and Kitchen)
Cost - Price increases at eleven (11) guests. Please select the correct number of guests to avoid additional fees.
Capacity - Our maximum number of people is 30. If more people arrive they will not be allowed to enter the studio and must leave the premises unless preapproved. If they do not leave, an additional fee will be assessed for going over capacity.
Arrival-You will receive arrival instructions approximately 30 minutes prior to booking start. There will be a code sent to enter through the front door, give this code to your guests. Someone must stay upstairs at all time to let guests up via the elevator. Guests will call this person upon arrival.
Additional 2nd Floor Downtown Guidelines (Bar Area)
Cost - Price increases at eleven (11) guests. Please select the correct number of guests to avoid additional fees.
Capacity - Our maximum number of people is 60. If more people arrive they will not be allowed to enter the studio and must leave the premises unless preapproved. If they do not leave, an additional fee will be assessed for going over capacity.
Arrival-You will receive arrival instructions approximately 30 minutes prior to booking start. There will be a code sent to enter through the front door, give this code to your guests. A separate door code will be sent for 2nd floor door access.
Photography/Event Bookings
The Renter is only allowed to enter the premises at the scheduled time and must vacate the premises at the scheduled time. If the Renter wishes to enter early or stay late for any reason, they will be subject to overtime charges. Overtime is billed at time and a half and charged in 30 minute increments.
The time slots reserved include set up and clean up time. Outside deliveries (all vendors included) must be done within the rental timeframe.
The Renter is responsible to place all equipment back in its original place and must leave the studio in the same condition previous to the Renters booking. If these conditions are not met, the Renter will be charged a restaging fee minimum of $35 to the payment method on file. (If it takes two people to move the furniture then two people need to move it back). If the dining table or couch are left anywhere other than the living room, or if the swing is left disconnected from the ceiling, the restaging fee will be automatically applied.
NO selling of alcohol, wine, or beer without the proper TABC certification
I am aware that The Nellie Rose LLC encourages me to tour the venue before reserving my date. I understand and agree that The Nellie Rose, LLC will not refund me should I decide the venue is not a good fit because I chose to book my date before touring the venue. See cancellation policy above.
Photography provided by Nellie Rose Guidelines
Upon completion of the photoshoot you will receive a link to review the images taken. Please “heart” your favorite images and let us know when you are finished. (This will let us know which images to edit). Please review the package description below to see if images are extra or included. We will send an invoice of $10 per edit requested, if applicable. The edited images will be sent during the turnaround timeframe below and become downloadable.
Photography Categories
Portrait - Family, Maternity, Boudoir (images not included)
Event - Birthday Party, Private Dinner, Graduation, Ceremony, Car Shows (includes up to 50 pictures) - Price includes travel for up to 25 mile radius from 108 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Headshots (images not included)
Real Estate (includes up to 35 pictures) - Turnaround less than 24 hours - Price based on package, package based on the square footage of the home. ( 3000 sq t)
Wedding - see below
Standard - Wedding Day (includes ceremony, reception, family portraits) | second photographer | approximately 4-5 hours | approximately 300 pictures
VIP - Two Days (includes ceremony, reception, family portraits, rehearsal, boudoir, dinner party) | second photographer | approximately 8-10 hours | Approximately 600 pictures
Price includes travel for up to 25 mile radius from 108 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 | Travel stipend may be required depending on distance traveled and possibility of hotel accommodation.
Product (includes up to 5 images per product)
If overtime is needed, it will be billed at the current session rate. Overtime for events are always billed at time and a half.
Turnaround Time
Within seven days for Headshots and Product
Between seven and fourteen days for Events, Portrait, Real Estate, Wedding (subject to package selection)
Additional Edits
$10 each
All images include non-exclusive rights and remain the property of The Nellie Rose, LLC. Images cannot be sold in any way without prior written approval and exclusive rights purchased.
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The Nellie Rose, LLC reserves the right to cancel your booking at any time and is not required to credit or refund you for any amount paid if your booking is canceled for not following The Nellie Rose, LLC guidelines listed above.
I give The Nellie Rose, LLC permission to automatically charge my payment method on file for any damages, additional fees, or remaining balance related to my booking.
RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION
RENTER SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND SAVE HARMLESS THE NELLIE ROSE LLC, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSS, COSTS (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES), DAMAGE, EXPENSE, AND LIABILITY (INCLUDING STATUTORY LIABILITY AND LIABILITY UNDER WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW) IN CONNECTION WITH CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS, DAMAGES, PENALTIES, FINES, LIABILITIES, LOSSES, SUITS, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS, ARISING OUT OF ANY ACT OR NEGLECT BY RENTER, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, INVITEES, REPRESENTATIVES, IN, ON OR ABOUT THE FACILITY. THIS INDEMNITY SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT. RENTER HEREBY RELEASES THE NELLIE ROSE LLC FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO RENTER OR ANYONE CLAIMING THROUGH OR UNDER RENTER BY WAY OF SUBROGATION OR OTHERWISE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY OF RENTER AND PERSONAL OR BODILY HARM EITHER COVERED OR NOT COVERED BY ANY INSURANCE THEN IN FORCE.