Weddings are priced per person, we do not charge rent for the wedding space. The price per person is primarily determined based on the number of guests and the menu of your choice. A personalized quote is always offered.

The price per person does not include possible alcoholic beverages and added services such as table service menu, evening snack or additional hours of service past midnight.

The pricing includes

• A banquet hall for the duration of your wedding day
• Basic decoration with house ornaments
• A sparkling wine toast with a non-alcoholic option
• Buffet dining
• House tableware
• Cleaning up the venue
• Staff services before and during your wedding day
• Meeting for planning and a time to decorate prior your wedding

Our main dining hall, “Kalliosali”, is suitable for up to 120 guests.

Farmer’s hall “Riihi” is divided into two sections and is suitable for up to 70 guests.

Hunter’s cabinet is suitable for 16 guests.

During the summer, the log boats on our shore are a favored space to continue the celebration late into the night and are suitable for up to 120 guests.

Combine the use of our dining halls. In the event of over 120 guests arriving to celebrate your day, the main hall and the Farmer’s hall can be combined. They are situated next to each other and connected by doors that can be opened to combine the two rooms. The Main hall and Farmer’s hall together are suitable for c. 200 guests.

Yes.

Multiple events are arranged in a manner that separate groups can enjoy their evening without interference. The agreed dining room is, however, reserved for your private use. All of our rooms have their own entrance and restrooms. We never host two weddings simultaneously.

During summer the wedding ceremony can take place on our log boats, on the shore of lake Päijänne. Arrangements cost 250e and include one rehearsal, cleaning and decorating the pier and our staff for the event. Arrangements for the wedding ceremony in the main building costs 50e. In the main hall the ceremony usually takes place next to our cozy fireplace. It is up to the couple to arrange a priest or registry office representative.

• By car, only 12km from Jyväskylä city center. By boat, 4km from Jyväskylä city harbor.
• A local bus route (bus No. 1) stops near Apaja.
• Even the bigger boats that travel on the lake Päijänne can access the pier of Apaja.

• We are a private restaurant, all food is provided by us. Under certain circumstances, it may be possible for you to bring some special foods of your own, but only by prior arrangement. For example, cookies made with a secret family recipe or a candy buffet are welcome.
• Service fee is 3 e | person.
• Please note that the cakes Savutuvan Apaja provides are traditional wedding cakes; cream cake, cheesecake and mousse cake. If you are looking for something a little more special, we recommend you turn to a confectioner. We can also recommend different options.
• We do not offer take-away after the event.

• Absolutely. We gladly receive ideas and plan the perfect menu with you.
• Please note that the cakes Savutuvan Apaja provides are traditional wedding cakes; cream cake, cheesecake and mousse cake. If you are looking for something a little more special, we recommend you turn to a confectioner. We can also recommend different options.

• No. The venue and surrounding outdoor area at Savutuvan Apaja are licensed area. The consumption and possession of your own beverages is prohibited.
• Our bar is open for the duration of the event. If you’d prefer a specific beverage for your event, ask and we will try to arrange it.

• If you have confirmed your wedding at Savutuvan Apaja, you have the option of one meeting for planning (duration of 1 hour/meeting). Additional meetings 50e/1h.
• Meetings are booked through our sales. We recommend the meeting to be held after confirming the number of guests to be expected. Further details about meetings are given during the booking process.

• Our own table runners and candles.
• We also provide vases, candle holders and other decorative ornaments.
• You may bring your own flowers and ornaments.

• We can arrange decoration on the day prior to the wedding if the venue is not reserved by another party. 2 hours are reserved for decoration and a run-through of the wedding day schedule.
• Please note that your banquet hall may be reserved on the day prior to your wedding. In this case you may decorate the venue during the morning of the wedding day or give details to our staff for decoration. These situations are dealt with individually.

• The main hall and Farmer’s hall include monitoring for audio. The main hall is provided with a wireless, handheld microphone.
• A wired microphone is also available with a separate speaker, for the wedding ceremony for example.
• A personal computer or smartphone can be connected to the audio system. We recommend you test your equipment prior to the event.
• The venue is provided with a video projector and a screen.

• Absolutely!
• The main hall has a small stage for the perfomers with a dance floor in front.
• At the log boats, the band can play on the pier until midnight. The band can also play inside the restaurant boat. Also at the log boats are plenty of room for a dance!

• Usually parties can last until midnight (last call 23.30) if you wish you can book couple of extra hours.

• If you wish to continue the celebration until 02.00 (last call at 01.30) the price is 300e.

• We recommend an RSVP of one month to be included in the wedding invitation. For us, it’s enough when you inform the amount two weeks prior to the wedding.
• In the case of late cancellation, we accept a 5% drop from the amount confirmed the day before.

• At the time of confirmation we will invoice you with an advance booking fee of 500e. This will be deducted from the final invoice.
• When invoicing a private individual we check credit information at the time of the advance booking fee.
• In most cases we send an invoice after the wedding with 14 days of payment time. Please inquire from our sales if you have wishes concerning payment.

Listed are common policies concerning cancellation:

• A confirmed reservation may be cancelled, without additional cost, up to 6 calendar months prior to the event.
• If the cancellation occurs 6-3 calendar months prior to the event an invoice worth 25% of the entire event will be sent.
• If the cancellation occurs 3-1calendar months prior to the event an invoice worth 50% of the entire event will be sent.
• If the cancellation occurs 1-0 calendar months prior to the event an invoice worth 100 % of the entire event will be sent.
• The price of the entire event is calculated by the number of guests given in the offer. If the wedding package’s menu has not been set, the calculation will include the cheapest menu option.
• In the case of a cancellation the advance booking fee is not returned.
• A confirmed reservation must always be cancelled in writing i.e., via e-mail.