Salamander DC Wedding Guide

Wedding Menu

Welcome

We are honored that you are considering Salamander Washington DC for your upcoming wedding. Prominently located in the new heart of the nation’s capital, our hotel provides a picturesque setting for every season. At Salamander Washington DC you’ll find bespoke spaces and world-class service, with every personal detail of your day meticulously addressed.

Let our expert Event Managers guide you through the planning process, to bring your event vision to life. From elegant ballrooms to our tranquil Garden Terrace, we provide a range of venues to suit every kind of celebration.

Yours in Hospitality, Salamander Washington DC Events Team

EVENT FACILITIES INCLUDE

Over 38,000 square feet / 3,158 square meters of unique event space, including an outdoor garden.

8,298 square foot / 770 square meter, open Grand Ballroom with soaring 18-foot ceilings, coupe chandeliers, built-in green room, and load-bearing hang points.

5,333 square foot / 495 square meter Gallery Ballroom with adjacent private entrance, Hillwood Room, Marble Foyer and Gallery Foyer living room.

Phillips, Marina and Garden Rooms, all boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and large private outdoor terraces.

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Wedding Package Inclusions

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE

Overnight Accommodations for the Wedding Couple on the Night of the Wedding

Customized Bridal Amenity for the Wedding Couple

Reduced Guest Room Rate for Contracted Room Blocks

Complimentary Menu Tasting for Four Guests

Maximum of three months prior to wedding date

Discounted Event Day Parking (overnight excluded)

Complimentary Chairs, Tables, House Linens, China, Glassware, Flatware, Cotton Napkin, VotiveCandles, Parquet Dance Floor, Risers for Staging

Customized Wedding Cake

Including first anniversary tier to be given upon check-out

Dedicated Event Manager to Liaise with Wedding Planner to Bring Event Vision to Life

Weddings that generate a revenue of $50,000.00 or more will be gifted a complimentary two-night stay at Salamander Middleburg in Middleburg, Virgina for a one-year anniversary celebration.

*Stay must take place within 11-13 months of the wedding date. Dates are subject to the availability, black out dates apply and are non-transferable.

Event Locations

From the hotel’s elegant ballrooms and stunning outdoor Garden Terrace reflecting distinction and elegance, to the world-class overnight accommodations offered to your guests and bridal party, Salamander Washington DC creates a wedding experience you have yet to imagine.

From bridal showers at Afternoon Tea and pampering at the renowned Salamander Spa, our Event Managers will assist with all of your wedding planning needs to ensure a ceremony and reception that reflects your personal vision.

CEREMONY LOCATIONS

Garden Terrace

Marina Room

Grand Ballroom

Gallery Ballroom

RECEPTION LOCATIONS

Grand Ballroom

Gallery Ballroom

Marina Room

Phillips Room

Wedding Packages

INCLUDES:

Event Manager, House Full Length Table Linens, Napkins, and Votive Candles

THE CAPITAL

260.00 Per Guest

PLATED DINNER

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres – Selection of Six

FIRST COURSE OF SOUP, SALAD OR APPETIZER

A Choice of two Entrées from Sea / Land

One Vegetarian / Vegan Entrée

Plated Dessert

DINNER WINE SERVICE WITH CHOICE OF HOUSE VARIETAL

Champagne Toast

Wedding Cake

Tea and Coffee Service

FIVE-HOUR OPEN BAR

Premium brand cocktails, domestic and imported beers, hotel white, red, and sparkling wine.

THE WASHINGTONIAN

275.00 Per Guest

PLATED DUET DINNER

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres – Selection of Six

FIRST COURSE OF SOUP, SALAD OR APPETIZER

Duet Entrée from Land or Sea

Vegetarian / Vegan Entrée

Plated Dessert

DINNER WINE SERVICE WITH CHOICE OF HOUSE VARIETAL

Champagne Toast

Wedding Cake

Tea and Coffee Service

FIVE-HOUR OPEN BAR

Premium brand cocktails, domestic and imported beers, hotel white, red, and sparkling wine.

*A Wedding Specialist is required for all weddings.*

Culinary Selections

HORS D’OEUVRES

Select Six Selections can be displayed or hand-passed

LAND

“Prosciutto & Melone,” Chilled Cantaloupe, Thinly Sliced Crispy Ham from Parma, Mint Oil

Wagyu Pastrami Brisket , Horseradish Aioli

Lamb Tartare, Pickled Endive, Rose Water, Goat Cheese Foam, Nutmeg

Beef Tartare Toston, Plantain “Bruschetta,” Truffle Aioli

Braised Kurobuta Pork Croquettes, Flambé Dates, Caramel Rum Sauce

Chicken Satay, Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce

Deep Fried Sun Dried Tomato, Crispy Bacon, Mac & Cheese

SEA

Smoked & Fresh Salmon Rillette on Cucumber

Jumbo Shrimp, Peach Cocktail Sauce, Micro Celery

Five Spices Seared Ahi Tuna Wonton, Ginger & Red Bell Pepper Chutney, Scallion

Crab Salad, Cucumber Point

Mahi Mahi Peruvian Ceviche, Sweet Potato Chips

Tuna Poke & Grapefruit Salad, Nori Dust

Yellowtail Crudo, Hot Sesame Oil, Lime, Avocado Mousse

New England Style Mini Lobster Roll

Miniature Maryland Crab Cake, Chesapeake Aioli

Firecracker Shrimp Roll, Teriyaki Soy Glaze

Bacon Wrapped Red Curry Marinate Prawns, Dried Apricots

Paella Croquettes, Saffron Aioli

Oysters Rockefeller, Baked with Rustic Breadcrumbs, Fine Herbs, Lemon Butter

Crab “Mac & Cheese,” Bellwether Farms’ Crescenza Cheese, Toasted Focaccia Breadcrumbs

Culinary Selections

VEGETARIAN

Asian Style Compressed Watermelon, Torched Feta, Mint Oil, Sumac

Seasonal Crudité, Silky Peanut Butter, Sesame Seed Dip

Tequila-Infused Cantaloupe Gazpacho, Vanilla Oil Shooter

Heirloom Tomato Crostini, Sicilian Pesto, Grated Ricotta Insalata

Orange-Infused Endive Terrine, Ricotta and Mint

Harissa Roasted Carrots, Hummus, Toasted Sunflower Seeds

Deviled Eggs, Smoked Crème Fraiche, Pickled Beets, Fried Jalapeno

Summer Roll, Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce

Peach & Brie Purse

Kale & Vegetable Dumplings, Teriyaki Glaze Sweet Chili Sauce

Polenta Fries, Moroccan Preserved Lemon Aioli

Seared Halloumi, Peanut Dukkha, Local Honey

Fried Pickles in a Glass, Tomato Relish

Black Truffle Grilled Cheese, Caramelized Shallots

Barbeque Jackfruit “Taco”

First Course

Select One Appetizer, Soup or Salad Selections can be pre-set on the table or served

APPETIZERS & SALADS

Fluke, Pink Grapefruit and Saga Sake Cured, Fennel Crema, Radishes, Aleppo Pepper

Beet Cured Salmon, Horseradish Cream, Candied Oranges, Corn Shoots

“Garden Salad,” Bibb Lettuce Hearts, Avocado Puree, Hearts of Palm, Asparagus Tips, “Watermelon Prosciutto,” Vegetables Dressing

Carrots Tartar, Heirloom Carrots, Olive Oil Poached Egg Yolk, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Apple Puree, Sunflower Seeds, Smoked Salt, Rye Bread Toast

SOUPS

“Risotto Cacio & Pepe,” Pearled Barley, Pecorino Crema, Tellicherry Peppers, Oyster Mushrooms, Sicilian Celery Salmoriglio

Maine Lobster & Bacon “Chowder”

Heirloom Tomato & Pepper Bisque, Mini Three Cheese Sandwiches, Herbed Butter

Strawberry & Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho

Compressed Persian Cucumbers, Torched Greek Feta

Curried Butternut Squash, Ginger & Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Main Course

SEA & LAND

Choice of Two

Main Lobster, “Sauce Bouillabaisse”

Halibut , Pistachio and Fresno Pepper Crusted, Verjus Sauce

Kobe Beef Striploin, Pine Scented, Bordelaise Sauce

Farm Raised Liberty Duck, Slow Cooked Breast, Confit Leg Croquette, Meyer Lemon

Chicken Breast , Parmesan Foam, Seasonal Truffle, Confit Shallots

Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin, Black Olive Crust

SELECT UP TO TWO ACCOMPANIMENTS:

Sweet Corn “Polenta”

Mashed Potato “Joel Robuchon”

“Parisian Gnocchi,” Sautéed Potato Gnocchi, Black Truffle

Moroccan Eggplant Puree

Cauliflower Puree

Chorizo Ragout

Hearts of Palm

Fricassee of Seasonal Vegetables

Confit Leeks, Wild Mustard

Green Asparagus, Marcona Almond, Asiago

Fondue Charcoal Savory Cabbage

Port Jus Celery & Watercress Salad

Wild Mushrooms a la Grecque Shiitake Mushrooms

SELECT ONE ENTRÉE FROM THE GARDEN

Charred Cauliflower Steak, Herbs Salmorejo, King Trumpet Mushrooms, Pickled Shallots

Beetroot & Thyme Risotto, Fresh Goat Cheese

Portobello Tower, Artichoke, Spinach, Roasted Red Peppers, Herbed Cauliflower Rice, Balsamic Glaze

Coconut Green Curry, Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Seared Tofu, Jasmine Rice

SELECT ONE DESSERT:

Bergamont and Pineapple Crunch Cake

Black Bottom 65% Chocolate Mousse, Oreos Crumbs

Traditional Italian Cheesecake, Seasonal Compote

Lychee and Raspberry Sphere Cake

Milk Chocolate Grande Rocher, Crunchy Hazelnuts & Caramel

Chocolate & Strawberry Bubbles

Wedding Cakes

Kindly select two flavors to offer your guests. All flavors are available gluten and/or dairy free.

Vanilla, Vanilla Sponge Cake, Madagascar Vanilla Bean Buttercream, Fresh Strawberries

Chocolate, Chocolate Fudge Cake, Dark Chocolate Ganache, Milk Chocolate Swiss Buttercream

Red Velvet , Red Velvet Cake, Cream Cheese Icing, Caramel Glaze

Cookies and Cream, Chocolate & Vanilla Marble Cake, Creamy Cookie Filling

Carrot Cake, Traditional Carrot Cake, Pineapple, Walnuts, Raisins, Rich Brown Butter Cream Cheese Filling

Salted Chocolate, Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate Ganache, Salted Caramel Filling

Mocha Latte, Mocha Cake, Dark Chocolate Ganache, Bischoff Buttercream Filling

Blackberry Tea, Earl Grey Cake, Fresh Blackberries, Vanilla Swiss Buttercream

Orange Blossom Lemon, Orange Blossom Sponge Cake, Homemade Lemon Curd & Honey Infused Swiss Buttercream

House Specialty Enhancements

AFFETATI MISTI DISPLAY

250.00 per 20 guests

Salumi Traditionale

A display of traditional Italian cured meats based on local supply and quality. Typical meats include Bresaola, Salami, Mortadella, Prosciutto, Capicola, accompanied by Chef’s handpicked selection of three paired cheeses, toasted country bread, fruit preserve, and artisan mustards.

“LE GRANDE AIOLI”

150.00 per table

Provencal Style “Tower”

Oysters, poached prawns, cooked and raw vegetables, with a traditional garlic aioli.

LATE NIGHT BITES

Starting at 24.00 per guest

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

20.00 per cocktail on consumption

Crafted by our sommelier and master mixologists

Pre Ceremony Hand Passed Sparkling Wine

15.00 per guest

DAY AFTER BRUNCH OR TEA

Please work with your Event Manager to find the right option for you!

Tasting Day

We look forward to welcoming you for a tasting. This important experience will define the selections of your wedding menu. This is a unique opportunity to impart your vision to our staff to ensure we are part of making your dream wedding into a reality.

THE TASTING WILL INCLUDE:

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres – selection of seven options

First Course – selection of two options

Entrée Course – selection of three options (including a vegetarian/vegan option, if applicable) Wedding Cake – selection of four options

HOUSE WINE TASTING

Once you have tasted each item, please share your thoughts and preferences with our Event Manager and Chef. Utilize this time to ask questions and make requests directly with our Chef. Your Event Manager will take notes on everything that is discussed and decided upon at your tasting. Your tasting will be scheduled a maximum of three months prior to your wedding date.

Tastings can be scheduled Monday – Friday at Noon. With the understanding that this time may not work, we would be happy to consider alternatives to best accommodate your availability.

Your tasting is complimentary for the first four guests.

150.00 per each additional guest

Catering & Event Information

ROOM RENTAL

Event rental fees can vary depending on the spaces and event dates requested. Please speak with your Event Manager for specific pricing based on your needs and the event space required.

BARTENDER FEES

A fee of $250 per bartender applies for the first three hours, $50 additional per hour, one bartender is required per 75 guests.

COAT CHECK

A fee of $250 per four hours for each coat attendant applies, coat check is required for events over 75 guests, seasonally.

SERVICE & LABOR

You agree to pay, in addition to the prices agreed upon, all District taxes and a 24% service charge on applicable items. Kindly note that all service charges are taxable.

SPECIAL MEAL ORDERS

Special meals are defined as those meals requested in addition to the principal menu. Vegetarian and gluten free meals are available upon request. Kosher and Halal meals are available with advance notice.

Please notify your catering representative of any other special dietary requests.

VENDOR MEALS

Vendor meals are available for $65 per person, a count for vendor meals is due with the final counts for your events.

CHILDREN’S MEALS

Children ages two to twelve are charged at $85.00 per child.

VALET PARKING

$35 Event parking, does not apply to overnight parking.

AUDIO VISUAL & LIGHTING

Salamander DC works with Inspire to provide beautiful enhancements upon request for an additional cost. Your Sales Manager can help you assess your lighting and audio video needs.