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Congratulations!THANK YOU FOR HOSTING
YOUR WEDDING WITH BRÛLÉE CATERING & THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER
CATERING & VENUE WEDDING PLANNING
CHECKLIST & TIMELINE
LET US HELP YOU PLAN THE WEDDING OF YOUR DREAMS
BLACK RESINCHAIRS
MAHOGANYCHIAVARI CHAIRS
($6/EA)Ivory or Black CushionsComplimentary
STANDARD BAR GLASSES STANDARD TABLE GLASSES
TABLE SETTING & BARWARE
STANDARD WHITECHINA
CHELSEA BEADEDFLATWARE
Tastings are held Tuesday through Thursday,
between 11:00am – 3:00pm at the National Constitution Center.A total of four guests may attend (including the bride & groom).
*Must be booked at least 3-4 weeks in advance*
We partner with Termini Brothers Bakery for the wedding cake included in our packages. To schedule a
cake tasting and consultation, please contact:Maria Termini at [email protected]
WEDDING CAKE TASTINGS
WEDDING MENU TASTINGS
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SPUN
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SHANTUNG MAGIC
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CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE LINEN BELOW OR VISIT OUR LINKS TOVIEW ADDITIONAL COLORS AND MATERIALS
*ALL NAPKINS ARE COTTON SPUN*
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GALAXY CRUSH
POLYESTER
KRINKLE
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Garage buyout: $800. This option includes access to 120 parking spacesand covers the cost of security to manage throughout the evening.Complimentary parking: With this option, we would keep track of theamount of vehicles parking once the garage closes to the public and youwill be billed at $10/car, plus the cost for security @ $55/hr. Self-pay parking: With this option, your guests would be responsible forpaying their own way @ $10/car, and you will be billed $55/hr. for security
ParkingThe National Constitution Center parking garage is located on Race St.
between 6th and 5th, behind our building. The parking garage closes to thepublic at 6pm and at that time, can be opened exclusively for your guests.
Please see our parking options below:
*Security is staffed starting at 6pm and will remain on site through 1 hr. postevent. All vehicles must depart the garage within 1 hr. post event.
Coat Check
The National Constitution Center has a built-in coat room located off of theMain Lobby. Coat check can be opened for your event @ $150/attendant and
we recommend 1 attendant/100 guests. We cannot guarantee staffingavailability for requests made less than 2 weeks prior to your event date.
WEDDING DATE:
TASTING DATE:
6-4 MONTHS OUT - TASTING TIME! Chef participates in the menu tasting, and he needs to approvetasting dates to avoid any scheduling conflicts. Tastings are heldTuesday through Thursday, between 11:00am – 3:00pm and a total offour guests may attend (including the bride & groom). Please submit your menu selections (15) business days prior to thetasting date. Tasting selections to include: (4) Hors d’oeuvres, (2)salads and (3) entrees from your selected wedding package.
6 MONTHS OUT
Second deposit is due for Brûlée – 50% of the remaining balancePAYMENT DUE - DATE:
SCHEDULE CAKE TASTING Cake tastings typically take place about 1-2 months prior to thewedding but the appointments book up quickly with Termini Bros. The bakery recommend calling 6 months prior to secure a tastingdate.
Fill in your dates!
Time to start selecting vendors for your big day! Think band/DJ,photographer, videographer and florist, etc... Don't forget, your eventmanager can be a resource for you! If you are overwhelmed by thevarious vendor options or are in need of recommendations - pleasesee the included preferred vendor list
SECURING VENDORS
SCHEDULE MENU TASTING
4 - 3 MONTHS OUTINVITATIONS ARE OUT!
2 - 1 MONTHS OUT
Vendor walk through of the space, if needed, for final details & setupneeds. If menu selections are still pending after the tastings, thoseshould be finalized by the month prior as well.
FINAL VENDOR & MENU DETAILS
Cake tasting to take place at the Termini Bros. Bakery. ATTEND CAKE TASTING
3 MONTHS OUT
VENDORS CONTRACTEDWe suggest arriving to your tasting ready to discuss contract andplanning details for all contracted vendors with your event manager
All information covered in the tasting is sent back for review by 3months out.
UPDATED INFORMATION
Make sure to note the entrée options on the RSVP card for guests toselect their dinner. You may also want to include a line for dietarynotes if you know your guests will have some allergies dietaryrestrictions that you should alert Brûlée of.
6-4 MONTHS OUT
3 WEEKS OUT
Deposit balance is due to the venue
VENUE PAYMENT DUE - DATE:
Call with venue and catering to review timing of all on-siteevents before finalized timeline is shared with your vendors
TIMELINE REVIEW CALL
2 WEEKS OUTGuest count due! The guest list with entree selection by table isdue 2 weeks prior to the wedding date. No worries if you are stillwaiting on a guest or two, just give your sales representative aheads up.
GUEST COUNTS ARE DUE - DATE:
LIST OF CLIENT PROVIDED ITEMS IS DUEDetermine what items will be dropped off and when. This will bescheduled with your event manager and catering salesrepresentative.
1 WEEK OUT The Monday of the week of the wedding all final information is due.This includes final table assignments with guest’s names & entréeselections, floor plan approval, confirmed timeline & final list of dropoff items.
ALL ITEMS ARE FINAL
Catering payment is also due the Monday prior to the wedding.
CATERING FINAL PAYMENTDUE - DATE:
10 DAYS OUTYour venue representative will let all vendors knowabout this due date and collect this on your behalf
ALL VENDOR INSURANCE IS DUE - DATE:
WEEK OF THE WEDDING
Client to drop off all items discussed on the date agreed upon.Typically on the Tuesday - Friday before the wedding.
DROP OFF DATE - DATE:
THE DAY BEFOREThis is to be coordinated with your event manager. On average, aceremony rehearsal will take 45-60 minutes. (We advise askingparticipants to arrive early to get started on time!)
CEREMONY REHEARSAL TIME!
Upon arrival at the National Constitution Centeryou will be greeted by your Brulee and NCC representatives. You'll be
introduced to your dedicated bridal attendant who will ensure thebride & groom as well as the bridal party have everything they need
throughout the evening.
A bridal suite will be set one (1) hour prior to the ceremony with lightbites and refreshments as a space to gather and relax before the
ceremony begins. If the ceremony is taking place offsite, this will beavailable to the bridal party upon arrival to the venue with food
offerings from cocktail hour.
Our team of experienced professionals will cater to your guests everyrequest and ensure you that we will manage a flawless event while
you and your guests eat, drink & dance the night away!
Don't forget..The evening will be a whirlwind of excitement but remember to slow
down and cherish every special moment you are about to experience.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR WEDDING DAY