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THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE

CEREMONY

CEREMONY VENUE OPTI ONS

THE RITZ-CARLTON CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY INFORMATION | 3

The Courtyard

Seats 300



Crescent View

Seats 100



The Mercier Terrace and Courtyard

Outdoor Terrace Seats 60, Indoor Seats 112



The French Quarter Bar

Seats 150



The Lafayette Ballroom

Seats 275



The Grand Ballroom

Seats 700

Venue Fee Includes:

• Wedding ceremony venue

• Indoor backup venue in the event of inclement weather

• Ceremony sound system to include a microphone for officiant and house music

• Event liaison between wedding planner and hotel

• Banquet chairs for ceremony and outdoor events

Venue Fees:

• The Courtyard, $6,000

• Crescent View, $2,000

• Mercier Terrace and Courtyard, $3,000

• French Quarter Bar, $5,000

• The Lafayette Ballroom, $10,000

• The Grand Ballroom, $12,000

CEREMONY VENUE FEE


RECEPTION PACKAGES

WEDDI NG RECEPTI ON PACKAGES

All package levels (Signature, Premium, and Luxury) include the following:

• Complimentary menu tasting for up to four people

• Banquet chairs

• Banquet tables to include 30, 60, 72 inch rounds

• Selection of premium floor length linens with white linen overlays

• Fine china, crystal, glassware and silver

• Votive candles

• Seasonal bud vases

• Staging and parquet dance floor

• Dinner (choice of Plated Dinner or Food Stations)

• Three (3) consecutive hours of a selected bar package (includes cocktails, wine, beer, and

non-alcoholic beverages)

• One (1) Chef attendant and one (1) bartender fee, up to three (3) hours

• A complimentary suite for the bride and groom on the night of the wedding

• Custom wedding cake (cake cutting fee waived when cake is brought in from an outside bakery)

• Rewarding Event Points for Marriott or Ritz-Carlton Loyalty Program Members (maximum of 50,000

points) speak with your Catering Specialist regarding Airline miles.


WEDDI NG RECEPTI ON PACKAGE - S I GNATURE

SIGNATURE WEDDING RECEPTION PACKAGE

Four (4) passed hors d’oeuvres – 1 piece per person

Salad station

One (1) display station

One (1) carving station

Or

Signature plated dinner

Buttercream wedding cake*

Three (3) hour premium bar

Regular and decaffeinated coffee, assorted hot teas

$150 Per person

Exclusive of 10.995% sales tax and 25% service charge

*Minimum of 40 guests

Food stations are based on two (2) hours of service.


WEDDI NG RECEPTI ON PACKAGE - PREMI UM

PREMIUM WEDDING RECEPTION PACKAGE

Six (6) passed hors d’oeuvres – 1 (one) piece per person

Salad station

Two (2) display stations


Or

Premium plated dinner


Three (3) hour premium bar


$175 Per person





WEDDI NG RECEPTI ON PACKAGE - LUXURY

LUXURY WEDDING RECEPTION PACKAGE

Six (6) passed hors d’oeuvres – 1 (one) piece per person

Salad station

Two (2) display stations

One (1) action station


OR

Luxury plated dinner


Three (3) hour super premium bar


$225 Per person





RECEPTIONMENUS

PASSED HORS D 'OEUVRES

COLD SELECTIONS

• Smoked Chicken & Apple Salad Tartlet

• Sweet White Wine Poached Pear, Prosciutto and Brie on Focaccia

• Melon & Prosciutto Brochette

• Smoked Salmon & Dill Mousse on Rye Bread

• Chilled Gulf Shrimp with Horseradish Remoulade

• Lump Crab Salad on Cucumber

• Tuna Tartare in a Waffle Cone and Wasabi Creme

• Maine Lobster Salad Roll, Tarragon Aioli

• Nordic Salmon & Fennel Tartare

• Cornet Chilled Gazpacho Shooter, Crawfish Tails


COLD VEGETARIAN SELECTIONS

• Creole Tomato Bruschetta, Mascarpone Cheese, Garlic Crostini

• Stilton Gougères

• Watermelon & Feta Brochette

• Goat Cheese Nougat, Cranberry Candied Pecan, Savory Biscotti

• Roasted Artichoke & Kalamata Olive on Pumpernickel Crostini

• Caramelized Onion, Roasted Mushroom Goat Cheese on Flatbread

• Blue Cheese & Shiitake Profiterole

PASSED HORS D 'OEUVRES


HOT SELECTIONS

• Harissa Marinated Chicken Satay, Tzatziki Sauce

• Pecan Crusted Chicken, House Made Pepper Jelly

• BBQ Chicken on Sweet Potato Biscuit, Pickled Red Onion

• Hoisin BBQ Glazed Beef Satay, Chopped Cashews

• Andouille Sausage Wellington, Creole Mustard

• Jambalaya Fritters with Crystal Aioli

• Panko Crusted Gulf Shrimp, Abita BBQ Sauce

• Mini Lump Crab Cakes, Garlic Aioli

• Crawfish Hushpuppy, Pimento Remoulade

• Maine Lobster Bread Pudding, Lemon Aioli

HOT VEGETARIAN SELECTIONS

• Crispy Vegetable Spring Roll, Thai Chili Sauce

• Mac & Cheese Bite with Herb Cream

• Parmesan Risotto Fritter, Truffle

• Aioli Spinach and Feta Spanakopita

• Forest Mushroom and Shallot Quiche

• French Onion Tart with Maytag Blue Cheese

SALAD STATI ON


SALAD STATION • Farm Fresh Greens

• Cucumbers

• Red Onions

• Asparagus Tips

• Shaved Radishes

• Heirloom Tomatoes

• Dried Cranberries

• Sunflower Seeds

• Crispy Shallots

• Herb Croutons

• Shaved Parmesan

• Creamy White Balsamic Dressing

or Herb Vinaigrette

DI SPLAY STATI ONS

RAW BAR

• Louisiana Oysters, Boiled Gulf Shrimp, Snow Crab

Claws

• Caper Parsley Remoulade

• Crystal Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Lemon Wedges

• Assorted Local Hot Sauces

ARTISANAL CHEESE DISPLAY

• Assorted Artisanal Cheese

• Fresh Local Jams, Mustards, Sticky Pecans, Fresh

Baked Focaccia, Ciabatta, Rice Crackers, Crostini

CHARCUTERIE DISPLAY

• Porcetta Bresaola, Speck, Sopresatta, Salami, Grilled

Andouille with Creole Mustard, Fresh Grapes, Pepper

Jelly, Sticky Pecans


DI SPLAY STATI ONS

FARMERS MARKET

• Assorted Seasonal Raw Vegetables

• Pickled Vegetables, Grilled Vegetable Antipasto, Marinated Olive Bar

• Roasted Red Pepper Dip & Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

LOUISIANA CLASSICS

• Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya

• Seafood Gumbo with Rice

• Crawfish Etouffee

• Mini New Orleans Muffalettas

SOUTHERN SPREADS & BREADS

• Roasted Garlic Hummus, Southern Pimento Cheese

• Vidalia Onion Dip

• Warm Spinach and Crab Dip

• Kalamata Tapenade

• Sliced Baguette, Toasted Pita Bread, Rosemary Crisps, Lavash


NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP & GRITS(*)

• Peeled Gulf Shrimp, Abita & Worcestershire BBQ

Sauce

• Stone Ground Cheese Grits

• Sliced French Bread

(*available as an action station)

DI SPLAY STATI ONS

GOURMET SLIDER BAR

• Angus Beef Burgers, Crab Cake, Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork,

Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Condiments to include:

• Fried Cajun Pickles, Coleslaw

• Cajun Remoulade, Pickled Red Onions

• Basil Aioli, Sautéed Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions

• Aged Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Shaved Red

Onions, Ketchup, Yellow Mustard, Crystal Aioli

• Garlic Aioli, Sweet Pickle Slices

• House-Made Potato Chips, Cajun Spiced Waffle Fries


DI SPLAY STATI ONS


MAC DADDY

• Crawfish & Fontina Mac

• Braised Pork Belly & Gouda Mac

• Five Cheese & Truffle Mac

• Toppings to Include: Green Onions, Smoked Bacon,

Roasted Tomatoes, Onion Crisps, Sautéed Mushrooms,

Asparagus Tips, Grilled Andouille, Roasted Red Peppers,

Assorted Local Hot Sauces

LITTLE PALERMO PASTA STATION (*)

• Seafood Penne

• Gulf Shrimp, Crawfish, Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce,

Roasted Mushroom Ravioli

• Creamy Spinach and Pesto Sauce, Sausage & Pepper

Fusilli

• Sweet Italian Sausage, Roasted Peppers Garlic French

Bread, Parmesan Cheese, Crushed Red Peppers

(*available as an action station)

CARVI NG STATI ONS - CHEF ATTENDED


CAJUN FRIED TURKEY BREAST

• Marinated in Cajun Spices, Flash Fried

• Tart Berry Compote, Black Pepper Gravy

• Fresh Baked Rolls

CANE SYRUP GLAZED SMOKED PORK

LOIN

• Caramelized Onion Jus, Creole Mustard

• Mayhaw Jelly

• Sweet Potato Biscuits

MAHI MAHI

• Mango Pineapple Salsa

• Creole Beurre Blanc

• Horseradish Mashed Potato

ROASTED PRIME RIB

• Roasted with Creole Spices and Garlic

• Displayed with Roasted Onions, Garlic, and

Herbs

• Horseradish Cream, Red Wine Jus

• Fresh Baked Rolls

ACTI ON STATI ON - CHEF ATTENDED


TUSCAN RISOTTO Toppings to include:

• Crawfish

• Asparagus

• Sweet Corn

• Shallots

• Parmesan Cheese

• Grilled Chicken Breast

• Artichokes

• Onions

• Red Peppers

• English Peas

• Asiago Cheese

• Forest Mushrooms

• Plum Tomatoes

• Roasted Garlic

• Spinach

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

PLATED DI NNER STARTERS

SOUP

• Creole Tomato Bisque, Herb Crouton

• Artichoke Veloute, Goat Cheese

Crouton

• Seafood Gumbo, Popcorn Rice

• Corn and Crab Bisque, Chive Oil

• Shrimp and Corn Chowder


Selection of either a soup or salad (1)

SALAD

• Farmers Market Salad- Watermelon Radish, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Oregano Vinaigrette

• Tomato & Avocado Salad- Baby Arugula, Toasted Pecans, Red Onion, Herb Vinaigrette

• Poached Pear & Goat Cheese Salad- Frisee and Spinach, Herb Croutons, Citrus Vinaigrette

• Roasted Beet Salad- Humboldt Fog Cheese, Market Baby Lettuce, Toasted Almonds, Champagne Vinaigrette

• Southern Spinach Salad- Baby Spinach, Candy Pecan, Herb Goat Cheese, Dried Cranberry, Shaved Red Onion, White Balsamic

PLATED DI NNER - S I GNATURE

SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON

• Horseradish Whipped Potatoes, Baby Carrots,

Shaved Radish, Micro Cilantro

• Horseradish Cream Sauce

HERB MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST

• Asparagus Tips, Yukon Gold Potato Puree,

Mushroom Marsala Sauce


Select one (1) entree

PLATED DI NNER - PREMI UM

BRIE AND SPINACH STUFFED

CHICKEN BREAST

• Sweet Potato Mousseline, Steamed

Broccolini, Chicken Jus

ROASTED MAHI MAHI

• Sweet Plantains, Steamed Broccolini,

Tropical Salad, Habanero Oil

GINGER MARINATED COBIA

• Shiitake Green Onion Risotto, Baby

Bok Choy, Lemongrass Beurre Blanc

BLACKENED REDFISH

• Corn Maque Choux, Fennel Confit,

Lobster Herbsaint Broth



PLATED DI NNER - LUXURY

FILET OF BEEF & LUMP CRABCAKE

• Sweet Potato Mousseline, Haricots Verts, Red Wine

Shallot Sauce

FILET OF BEEF & BLACKENED REDFISH

• Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Steamed Broccolini,

Green Peppercorn Sauce

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB & GULF SHRIMP

• Stone Ground Grits, Asparagus Tips, Creole Roasted

Tomatoes, Béarnaise Sauce



BUTTERCREAM WEDDI NG CAKE I NCLUSI ONS

CAKE FLAVORS

• Almond

• Vanilla Chiffon

• Coconut

• Red Velvet

• Chocolate

• Lemon


*Price may vary based on design.

BUTTERCREAM FILLING

• Vanilla Mousseline

• Almond Mousseline

• Chocolate Mousseline

• White Chocolate Mousseline

• Praline Mousseline

• Lemon Mousseline

• Peanut Butter Mousseline

• Amaretto Mousseline

• Banana Foster Mousseline

• Cream Cheese Filling

• Italian Buttercream

• American Buttercream

• Bailey’s Irish Cream

• Fresh Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries

BEVERAGES


PREMIUM BRANDS

• Skyy Vodka

• Beefeater Gin

• Dewar’s White Label Scotch

• Bacardi Light Rum

• Canadian Club Whiskey

• Jim Beam White Label Bourbon

• Sauza Blue 100% Agave Tequila

• Ritz-Carlton House Selection of Wines

• Domestic, Imported, and Local Craft Beers

• Fruit Juices

• Soft Drinks

BEVERAGES


SUPER PREMIUM BRANDS

Additional $9.00 per person

• Grey Goose Vodka

• Tanqueray Gin

• Chivas Regal Scotch

• Crown Royal Whiskey

• Buffalo Trace Bourbon

• Appleton Estate Dark Rum

• 1800 Reposado Tequila



• Fruit Juices

• Soft Drinks

BEVERAGES


ULTRA PREMIUM BRANDS

Additional $12.00 per person

• Belvedere Vodka

• Hendrick’s Gin

• Glenfiddich 12 Year Single Malt Scotch

• Crown Royal Reserve Whiskey

• Woodford Reserve Bourbon

• Ron Zacapa 23 Años Rum

• Avion Reposado Tequila



• Fruit Juices

• Soft Drinks

PLATED DI NNER GUI DELI NES

If guests are given a choice of entrée :

• Price per entrée will be equal to the highest

priced entrée selected.

• Entrées will be served with Chef’s choice of

accompaniments.

• Pre-selected protein counts are due a

minimum of seven business days in advance.

Miscellaneous charges incurred may include, but

are not limited to: vendor meals, necessary

power requirements for your band and/or DJ,

etc.

Your Meetings and Special Events Manager is

happy to assist you with seasonal selections,

suggested pairings and house favorites.


ENHANCEMENTS


FRENCH FRY STATION

Requires one Chef Attendant at $175 per Attendant

$18 per guest

• Creamy Cheese Fries: Bacon Bit &

Scallion Poutine, Shredded Cheese,

Brown Gravy

• Truffle Fries: Cauliflower Dip Sriracha

Ketchup, Cajun Aioli, Local Hot Sauce

SUSHI STATION

Minimum Order of 100 Pieces

(suggested minimum of 3 per person)

Prepared in the room by a traditional Japanese

sushi chef for $475 additional

$7 per piece

• Hamachi, Salmon & Tuna Nigiri

• California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll,

Avocado Roll, Cucumber Maki Roll

• Wasabi, Pickled Ginger, Soy Sauce

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN

$19 per guest

• Honeydew Melon and

Cantaloupe

• Strawberry Meringue Tree

• Fresh Pineapple

• Dried Fruits

• Lady Fingers

• Italian Biscotti

• Pretzel Rods

• Marshmallows

• Shortbread Cookies

• Mini Lemon Pound Cakes

BEIGNETS

$60 per Dozen

• Beignets

• Dark Chocolate & Crème

Anglaise Sauce

• Served in Custom Cones

• Butler Passed

ENHANCEMENTS


NOLA TAQUERIA ACTION STATION

Requires Chef Attendants at $175 per Attendant

$30 per guest

• Pork Carnitas, Blackened Shrimp & Crawfish,

Carne Asada, Roasted Mushrooms

Toppings to Include:

• Diced Onions, Sautéed Peppers, Charred Corn,

Southwestern Bean Salad, Shaved Lettuce

• Pico De Gallo, Shredded Jack Cheese, Shredded

Cheddar Cheese

• Assorted Local Hot Sauce, Remoulade, Salsa

Verde, Guacamole, Sour Cream

• Flour & Corn Tortillas, Crispy Tortilla Chips

ENHANCEMENTS


SPECIALTY CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS $16 per drink

• CUSTOM CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL: chosen at tasting and named by the bride and groom

• THE RITZ-CARLTON COCKTAIL: Champagne, Cognac, Grand Marnier, Orange Juice

• CASINO ROYALE: Champagne, Gin, Maraschino Lemon

• ROMANTIC SUNSET: Champagne, Sugar Cube, Pomegranate Juice, Orange Bitters

• KIR ROYALE: Champagne, Crème de Cassis

SECOND LINE TO-GO COCKTAILS $16 per drink

• Choice of Beverage (1)

• BLONDE HURRICANE: Pineapple

Juice, Apple Juice, White Wine, Clear

Rum, Luxardo

• MARIGNY MULE: Vodka, Grapefruit

Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Tarragon

• Light-up to-go cups for an additional $9 per guest

ENHANCEMENTS


MACAROON CAKE

$5 per Macaroon, 100 Macaroon minimum

Select two flavors:

• Satsuma

• Lavender Rose

• Bananas Foster

• Chocolate

• Red Velvet

• Lemon

GROOM’S CAKE

Price based on size and detail

Minimum $1,000

ENHANCEMENTS


BRUNCH ENHANCEMENTS

$16 Per guest

• Smoked Salmon & Bagel, Cream Cheese,

Tomatoes, Capers, Chopped Eggs, Shaved

Onions $13 Per drink

• Bloody Mary

• Mimosa

FOND FAREWELL BRUNCH BUFFET $48 Per guest

• Sliced Seasonal Fruit and Fresh Berries

• Assorted Yogurts

• Homemade Granola

• Fresh Baked Croissants, Danishes, and Muffins, Sweet Butter and Fruit Preserves

• Warm Buttermilk Biscuits

• Candied Pecan Whipped Butter, Citrus Anglaise Sauce

• Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar Cheese & Chives

• Southern Style Grits, Cheddar Cheese, Green Onion

• Southern Style Fingerling Breakfast Potatoes

• Pecan Wood Smoked Bacon

• Chicken Apple Sausage

• Orange and Cranberry Juices

• Freshly Brewed Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee

• The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection

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