PREFERRED VENDOR GUIDE
Indulge In Your Royal Wedding At the Crowne
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The Start of Something Wonderful Congratulations on your Engagement! Thank you for considering the Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale at Sawgrass Mills to host your upcoming Wedding Reception. You and your guests will enjoy superb cuisine overseen by our exceptional Executive Chef. We have an array of different menu options available, which may be tailored to your individual taste and budget. A Complimentary Honeymoon Suite on your Wedding night and Special Room Rates are available for your friends and family. In addition, the Grand Floridian Ballroom can accommodate up to 325 guests. At the Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale, we will be delighted to work with you in making your special occasion an unforgettable experience. Whether you are planning a smaller intimate reception or a larger more elegant event, our staff is ready to assist you in making all your visions and dreams come true! Please contact me at your convenience to set up an appointment to discuss further details. I look forward to working with you! Warm Regards,
Brigitte Rivera-Hofmann Brigitte Rivera-Hofmann Catering Sales Manager Specializing in Weddings and All Social Events
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Our Packages Include….. One Hour Open Bar with Call Brand Liquors during your Cocktail Reception Three Hours Open Bar with Call Brand Liquors for the duration of your Wedding Elegant Floor Length Tablecloths, Overlays, Napkins. Chair Covers and Sashes, a Large Dance Floor, Champagne Toast, Upscale Tiered Wedding Cake and Complimentary Honeymoon Suite
One Hour Cocktail Reception Includes……
Chilled Displays (Choice of Two)
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display, Imported and Domestic Cheese Montage, Italian Antipasto Platter, Caprese Display, Vegetable Crudités, or a Bruschetta Tower Upgrade Options: Jumbo Shrimp Bowl, French Connection, Norwegian Platter, and Assorted Sushi Platter Unlimited Butler Passed Hot Hors D’oeuvres (Choice of Five) Raspberry Brie En Croute, Mini Beef Wellington, Spanakopita, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Coconut Chicken, Assorted Mini Quiche, Petite Potato Pancakes, Grilled Vegetable Brochettes, Smoked Chicken Quesadillas or Mini Beef Franks En Croute Upgrade Options: Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Coconut Shrimp, and Miniature Crab Cakes
All Prices are Subject to 21% Service Charge & 6% Sales Tax.
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MENUS Crowne Wedding Plated Package Salad Selections‌ (Select One)
Traditional Caesar Salad
Fresh Romaine Lettuce Tossed with Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Croutons, and Served with Creamy Caesar Dressing Garden Salad
Crispy Iceberg Lettuce Garnished with Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Shredded Carrots Served with Choice of Two Dressings Caprese Salad
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese layered with Red and Yellow Tomatoes. Drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar & Fresh Basil Greek Salad
Crispy Mediterranean Greens Topped with Pepperoncini, Black Olives, Cucumber, Tomato, and Onions Served with Our Homemade Greek Dressing Spinach Salad
Tender Baby Spinach Tossed with Sweet Onions, Cucumbers, and Grape Tomatoes Served with Raspberry Vinaigrette Sunrise Spring Salad
Fresh Spring Mix Topped with Chopped Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Mandarin Oranges, and Cucumber Served with Bacon Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing Choices
Thousand Island, Italian, Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Creamy Caesar, Honey Mustard, and Raspberry Vinaigrette
Photos by L. Alexander
All Prices are Subject to 21% Service Charge & 6% Sales Tax.
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MENUS Crowne Wedding Entrée Selections Entrées...
(Select One) Potato Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
Served with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce $90.00 per Person Chicken Medallions Saltimbocca
All White Meat Chicken Layered with Spinach, Prosciutto, and Fresh Mozzarella Topped with a Demi- Glaze $92.00 per Person Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
Pounded Breast Stuffed with Three Cheese Blend and Asparagus Served with Dill Cream Sauce $94.00 per Person Stuffed Chicken Sonora
Boneless Chicken Breast Stuffed with Jack and Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Peppers, and Basil Served with Creamy Basil Sauce $96.00 per Person Cajun Tilapia with Watermelon Chutney
Fresh Tilapia Filet Seared with Cajun Spices Topped with a Fresh Watermelon Chutney $92.00 per Person 1000 Herbed Atlantic Salmon
Fresh Salmon Folded in 1000 Island Dressing then Crusted with Fresh Herbs, and Bread Crumbs Served with a Roasted Pepper Cream Sauce $94.00 per Person Pecan Crusted Mahi-Mahi
Fresh Mahi-Mahi Filet Crusted with Pecans, and Oriental Crumbs Served in a Citrus Cream Sauce $96.00 per Person All Prices are Subject to 21% Service Charge & 6% Sales Tax.
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MENUS Crowne Wedding Entrée Selections Entrée Selections Continued… Baked Red Snapper and Chorizo
Fresh Snapper Baked and Seasoned Served with a Saffron Cream Sauce $98.00 per Person New York Strip Steak
Served with a Mushroom Demi-Glaze $110.00 per Person Montreal Crusted Filet Mignon
$115.00 per Person
New York Strip and Crab Cake
Lightly seasoned and served with Rémoulade $120.00 per Person Duo of Filet Mignon and Snapper
Lightly seasoned and served with Baked Snapper Escovitch $125.00 per Person
Additional Options Deduct $15.00 per person from your entrée selection for entrées without open bar If more than one entrée is selected, client will provide color-coded place cards for each guest indicating their entrée choice. Or Make it a duet entree for an additional $5.00 per person
All Prices are Subject to 21% Service Charge & 6% Sales Tax.
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MENUS Accompaniments‌ Vegetables
(Select One) Green Beans Almondine Mediterranean Vegetable Ragu Honey Glazed Carrots with Tarragon Sesame-Ginger Broccoli Fleurettes Squash Medley with Oregano and Garlic Oil Maple-Cinnamon Butternut Squash Roasted Garlic Asparagus
Starches
(Select One) Rosemary Homemade Stuffing Twice Baked Potatoes Penne Pasta with Creamy Pesto, Alfredo or Marinara Sauce Vanilla Glazed Plantains Sun Dried Tomato Risotto Herbed Roasted Potato Mashed Sweet or Regular Potatoes Wild Rice, Fried Rice, or Rice Pilaf Greek Potatoes
Dessert
(Select One) Mango Raspberry Cheesecake New York Style Cheese Cake with Raspberry or Strawberry Coulis Double Layered Chocolate Cake Carrot Cake Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream White or Milk Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries
All Prices are Subject to 21% Service Charge & 6% Sales Tax.
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MENUS Wedding Brunch Package Four Hours Open Bar with Beer, Wine, Mimosas, Soft Drinks, Juices, and Water Elegant Floor Length Tablecloths, Overlays, Napkins, Chair Covers and Sashes, a Large Dance Floor, Champagne Toast, Coffee and Hot Tea Station, Upscale Tiered Wedding Cake and a Complimentary Parlor Suite. Assorted Chilled Juices
Apple ~ Orange ~ Grapefruit ~ Cranberry Fruit and Pastries Display
Mirrored Display of Fresh Seasonal Fruit ~ Assorted Muffins ~ Danish ~ Bagels ~ Croissants ~ Sweet Creamery Butter ~ Flavored Cream Cheese Smoked Salmon Display
Sliced and Served with Chopped Eggs, Diced Red Onions, Capers and Sliced Tomatoes
Entrees...
Bacon & Sausage ~ Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese & Chives ~ Breakfast Potatoes ~ French Toast with Warm Syrup ~ Spinach or Cheese Quiche~ Chicken Picatta ~ Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Yogurt Station
Assorted Berries, Raisins, and Granola on the Side Choice of One Station
Custom Omelet Station Waffle Station Or Carving Station (Select Two)
Steam Ship Beef, Honey Glazed Ham, Roasted Turkey, Roast Beef or Pork Loin $65.00 per person Stations require a Chef Attendant fee of $75.00 per station All Prices are Subject to 21% Service Charge & 6% Sales Tax.
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MENUS Upgrade Your Cocktail Reception… Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Tender Scallops Wrapped in Smoked Bacon $ 150.00 / 100 pieces Coconut Shrimp
Beer Battered Shrimp Tossed in Coconut Served with Spicy Orange Marmalade $150.00 / 100 pieces Miniature Crab Cakes
Maryland Style Crab Cakes Served with Rémoulade $200.00 / 100 pieces French Connection
Warm Baked Brie En Croûte Topped with Brown Sugar, Honey and Almonds, Garnished with Grapes, Sliced Fruit and French Croutons $ 275.00 / serves 100 people Sushi Platter
Assorted Sushi Rolls $375.00/ 100 pieces Norwegian Platter
Sliced Smoked Salmon Served with Chopped Eggs, Diced Red Onions, Tomatoes, and Capers Accompanied with Crackers and Toasted Mini Breads $325.00 / serves 100 people Jumbo Shrimp Bowl
Jumbo Shrimp Served with Lemon Wedges, and Cocktail Sauce $350.00 / serves 100 people
All Prices are Subject to 21% Service Charge & 6% Sales Tax.
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MENUS Appetizers … Fresh Fruit Sorbet Seasonal Flavors to choose from $ 3.95 per Person Home Style Soups Chef’s Selection of Home-Made Soups $ 3.95 per Person Spinach Ravioli 3 Large Ravioli Stuffed with Spinach Topped with Marinara or Pesto Sauce $5.95 per Person Shrimp Cocktail 4 Large Shrimp Served on a Bed of Lettuce with Tangy Cocktail Sauce and Lemon $8.95 per Person
Dessert Upgrades… Sundae Bar Tubs of Breyers Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate, Caramel and Strawberry Syrups Crushed Cookies and Candies Chopped Nuts, Sprinkles and Whipped Cream $7.00 per person Viennese Table A Selection of Cakes, Miniature Tarts, Pastries, Petit Fours and Chocolate Covered Strawberries $12.00 per person
All Prices are Subject to 21% Service Charge & 6% Sales Tax.
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MENUS Additional Charges… Vendor Meals and Children’s Meals
(Ages 5-12) $18.95 per person
Children’s Meals (Ages 4 and under) Complimentary
Carving Station (Select Two)
Steam Ship Beef, Honey Glazed Ham, Roasted Turkey, Roast Beef or Pork Loin $9.95 per person Stations ...Chef Attendant:
the fee is $75.00
Wine Service with Dinner
$3.95 per person
Premium bar upgrade
$10.00 per person
Extra hour of open bar
$9.00 per person
Bartender Fee
$75.00 per 75 guests Ceremony Room Fee
Includes Chair Covers and Sashes $400.00 Upgraded Linen may be ordered upon request Price will be based on linen selection
All Prices are Subject to 21% Service Charge & 6% Sales Tax.
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MENUS Mitzvah Package
(Includes Ceremonial Challah & Wine) Courtesy Park Avenue Party
Quinceñera & Sweet Sixteen Packages
Adult Packages
4 Hour Evening Reception Cocktail Hour, Two Chilled Displays, Hors D’ Oeuvres Passed Butler Style, Four Course Plated Dinner & Four Hours of Open Call Brand Bar $97.00 per Adult Dual Entrée $105.00 per Adult An Afternoon Affair
(Event Must Conclude by 4:00 pm) $75.00 per Adult Dual Entrée $80.00 per Adult Courtesy of Park Ave Party
Young Adult Packages
Starting at $45.00 per Young Adult
Other Packages Available
Packages to include Table Linens, Chair Covers, Sashes, Dance Floor, Stage, Decorative Fichus Trees
All Prices are Subject to 21% Service Charge & 6% Sales Tax.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Confirmed Space:
Space is available on a first come first served basis and therefore, cannot be confirmed without a signed contract and deposit.
Deposits:
Twenty (20) Percent or $2000, whichever is greater is required to hold space.
Additional Deposits:
Typically, three additional deposits will be scheduled before your event.
Final Details:
Should be planned no later than 20 days before your event.
Invitation Time:
We are ready to receive guests Fifteen (15) minutes earlier than the time specified in the contract. Maps to include with invitations are available free upon request.
Maps: Rice, Birdseed Or Confetti: Smoking: Rehearsal:
Cannot be thrown for safety reasons. Public Areas are non-smoking. If arranged in advance and no other parties are scheduled. (Hours between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm)
All Prices are Subject to 21% Service Charge & 6% Sales Tax.
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Crowne Plaza Recommends the following Preferred Vendors
Make your special day an event to remember. The following professionals are personally recommended by Crowne Plaza . We believe you will be very pleased with their level of service, creativity and expertise.
Vendor
Phone
Web Address
Specialty
A Elegant Occasions Event Professional A Wedding Showcase Ana Paz Cakes
954-722-2223
eoep.com
Photo/DJ/Video/Music
954-584-7311 305-471-5850
aweddingshowcase.com anapazcakes.com
Wedding Accessories Cakes
Complete Music and Video
954-499-8099
completemediaevent.com
Complete Media Event Co.
Dalsimer Atlas Divine Custom Cakes
954-418-0608
dalsimeratlas.com
Floral & Event Decorators
305-554-4446
DDcakes.com
Cakes
EddieB Eddas Cakes. Elite Cake Creations Field of Flowers
954-721-9911 954-985-8770 954-450-2685 800-96-FRESH
eddieb.com cakedesignsbyedda.com elitecake.com fieldofflowers.com
DJ’s Cakes Cakes Florist/Floral Decorators
Imperial Limousine International Flowers and Linens
954-475-0651 954-746-7720
itcscorporation.com internationalflowers-linens.com
Limousine Flowers/Linens
Jammin Express Little Dippers Master Musicians Millennium Limo Over The Top, Inc.
954-659-DISC 954-816-6780 866-305-MUSIC 954-447-4227 954-424-0076
jamminexpress.com littledippersdesserts.com musiciandepot.com millenniumlimo.oom overthetopinc.com
Entertainment Specialists Chocolate Fountains Musicians Limousine Rental Party Linens
Park Avenue Party Productions
954-653-8059
parkavenueparty.com
Photo/Entertainment /Video
PartyTime Dj’s
954-236-9000
partytimedjs.com
Wedding Event Services
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THIS WAY... TO A PERFECT DAY The Convenient Setting Of Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills. Located across the street from Sawgrass Mills Mall, Driving Directions To Our Hotel Near Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall... From Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport: Take I-595 West to Flamingo Road North. Turn left at Sunrise Boulevard West. The hotel is ½ Mile on the left. From Miami or Palm Beach: Take the Florida Turnpike to I-595 West to Flamingo Road North. Turn left at Sunrise Boulevard West. The hotel is ½ Mile on the left.
Pendant Publishing, Inc., Publishers of the Bridal Yellow Pages and Customized Catering Facility Marketing Guides for Banquet Halls, Country clubs and all venues capable of hosting weddings and events. 1126 SE 6th Avenue, Suite #161, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 551-3372 • www.BridalYellowPagesOnline.com • E-mail: datinsky@gmail.com
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888.243.6858
954.721.9911
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