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CEREMONY VENUE OPTI ONS
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The Courtyard
Seats 300
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Crescent View
Seats 100
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The Mercier Terrace and Courtyard
Outdoor Terrace Seats 60, Indoor Seats 112
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The French Quarter Bar
Seats 150
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The Lafayette Ballroom
Seats 275
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
One (1) carving station
Or
Premium plated dinner
Buttercream wedding cake*
Three (3) hour premium bar
Regular and decaffeinated coffee, assorted hot teas
$175 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.
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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
One (1) carving station
OR
Luxury plated dinner
Buttercream wedding cake*
Three (3) hour super premium bar
Regular and decaffeinated coffee, assorted hot teas
$225 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DI SPLAY STATI ONS
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Select one (1) entree
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
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Select one (1) entree
BUTTERCREAM WEDDI NG CAKE I NCLUSI ONS
CAKE FLAVORS
• Almond
• Vanilla Chiffon
• Coconut
• Red Velvet
• Chocolate
• Lemon
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*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
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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
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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
• Ritz-Carlton House Selection of Wines
• Domestic, Imported, and Local Craft Beers
• Fruit Juices
• Soft Drinks
BEVERAGES
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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
• Ritz-Carlton House Selection of Wines
• Domestic, Imported, and Local Craft Beers
• 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.
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ENHANCEMENTS
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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