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EVENTS WITH TASTEW E D D I N G PAC K AG E S & CAT E R I N G M E N U

SYRACUSE DESTINY USA EMBASSY SUITES 311 Hiawatha Blvd. West • Syracuse, NY 13204 • (315) 303-1650

SYRACUSE DESTINY USA

THE WEDDING PACKAGE

FIVE HOUR RECEPTION CONSISTING OF

• C O C K TA I L H O U R & T H R E E H O U R O P E N H O U S E B A R ( F O U R H O U R S TOTA L )

• R U S T I C F O R E TA S T E D I S P L AY

• T H R E E PA S S E D H O R S D ’ O E U V R E S - C H E F ’ S C H O I C E

• C O M P L I M E N TA R Y C H A M PAG N E O R S PA R K L I N G W I N E TOA S T

• C H O I C E O F O N E O F O U R S I G N AT U R E C O C K TA I L S

• O U T D O O R C O U R T YA R D & S PAC E F O R C O C K TA I L H O U R

• D I N N E R

- S I T D OW N P L AT E D - B U F F E T - D I N N E R S TAT I O N S

COMPLIMENTS OF EMBASSY • C U T T I N G & S E R V I C E O F W E D D I N G CA K E

• E N D O F T H E N I G H T C O F F E E & WAT E R S TAT I O N

• P L AC E M E N T O F C E N T E R P I E C E S , FAVO R S & P L AC E CA R D S

• TA B L E N U M B E R S & S TA N D S

• O N S I T E C E R T I F I E D W E D D I N G P L A N N E R

• P E R S O N A L I Z E D S E R V I C E F R O M O U R E X P E R I E N C E D CAT E R I N G T E A M & D E D I CAT E D B A N Q U E T CA P TA I N

• R E F E R R A L S F O R LO CA L W E D D I N G P R O F E S S I O N A L S & V E N D O R S

• A G O R G E O U S B R I DA L S U I T E W I T H C H A M PAG N E & C H O C O L AT E C OV E R E D S T R AW B E R R I E S

• S P E C I A L G U E S T R O O M R AT E S F O R YO U R W E D D I N G G U E S T S W I T H A P E R S O N A L I Z E D B O O K I N G L I N K

• F I R S T A N N I V E R S A R Y N I G H T C O M P L I M E N TA R Y S U I T E

• A M P L E C O M P L I M E N TA R Y PA R K I N G

• S H U T T L E TO & F R O M T H E A I R P O R T

• H I L TO N H O N O R S E V E N T P L A N N E R P O I N T S

• DA N C E F LO O R

• P E R S O N A L M E N U TA S T I N G

• H O U S E C E N T E R P I E C E S

• W H I T E O R I VO R Y L I N E N S TO T H E F LO O R

• S E L E C T C O LO R E D N A P K I N S

• TA B L E N U M B E R S

A 22% administrative charge and 8% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage arrangements.

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PACKAGE ENHANCEMENTS

RECEPTION ENHANCEMENTS

A D D I T I O N A L B A R S E T U P $100

O N - S I T E C E R E M O N Y F E E ( I N S I D E ) Includes Setup, One Hour Rehearsal & Day of Ceremony Wedding Coordinator $500

C O A T C H E C K Private Attendant for your Convenience $75

D R A M A T I C U P L I G H T I N G ( 1 5 L I G H T S ) $30

C A N D Y T A B L E Includes 10 Glass Vases, Tongs, Scoops & Risers (Bags, Candy Labels & Assorted Candy Additional) $100

P H O T O B O O T H R E N T A L variable

U N I Q U E I C E S C U L P T U R E variable

L INEN ENHANCEMENTS

C H A I R C O V E R S (Poly or Spandex) with Sash (Satin or Organza) $5 each

H E A D T A B L E F A B R I C D R A P E D B A C K D R O P With Twinkle Lights $300

F A B R I C D R A P I N G O N W A L L S O R C E I L I N G variable

S P E C I A L T Y L I N E N S Available Upon Request variable



SPECIALS

CHILDREN & VENDOR MEALS

Children 12 (and under) and vendors receive 50% off all meals.

PRIVATE GUESTROOMS

Exclusive use of our private guestrooms in our Wedding Corridor for you and your wedding party to stay overnight and prepare for your special day. We will help you experience a wedding that will remain in your memory forever.

Dream of your perfect day, where every detail is designed just for you!



SIT DOWN PLATEDSIT DOWN ENTRÉES INCLUDE CHOICE OF SOUP OR SALAD, ONE STARCH, ONE VEGETABLE, COFFEE, TEA & FRESH DILAUROS BAKERY BREAD

SERVED SOUPS

I TA L I A N W E D D I N G S O U P

P OTATO & L E E K S O U P

C H I C K E N O R Z O S O U P

SERVED SALAD

E M B A S S Y G R E E N C H O P S A L A D Mixed Greens with Garden Vegetables, NY Cheddar Cheese & Drizzled with Italian Herb Vinaigrette

CA E S A R S A L A D Romaine Lettuce with Cherry Tomatoes & Herb Croutons Drizzled with Creamy

Caesar Dressing

CA P R E S E S A L A D Sliced Vine-Ripened Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella Drizzled with Basil Vinaigrette

S I G N AT U R E S A L A D Mixed Baby Lettuces, Dried Cranberries, Apples, Candied Walnuts, NY Cheddar

Cheese & Drizzled with Champagne Vinaigrette



TIER 1 SERVED ENTRÉES $78.00 PER PERSON (CHOOSE TWO, PLUS A VEGETARIAN CHOICE)

G R I L L E D E G G P L A N T (V) (G) With Sundried Tomato Chutney

W I L D M U S H R O O M C H I C K E N

R O A S T E D V E G E T A B L E R I S O T T O (V) Over Seared Chicken

C H I C K E N S Y R A C U S E With Citrus Wine Sauce

C H I C K E N F L O R E N T I N E With Red Pepper Cream Sauce

G R I L L E D S A L M O N With Citrus Butter Sauce

S H R I M P R I G G I E S Spicy Shrimp in a Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce

A P P L E P O R K C H O P Grilled Boneless Pork Chop Topped with a Bacon Apple Chutney

H E R B C R U S T E D P O R K Tenderloin with Bourbon Pecan Glaze

G R I L L E D R I B E Y E 10 oz. Center Cut Ribeye Topped with Garlic Herb Butter

(V) Vegan(G) Gluten Free



TIER 2 SERVED ENTRÉES $85.00 PER PERSON (CHOOSE ONE)

S E S A M E G I N G E R C R I S P Y T O F U S T I R F R Y

P U M P K I N G N O C C H I Choice of Sage Brown Butter or Bacon Brown Butter

L O B S T E R R A V I O L I With Sherry Cream Sauce

PA N K O C R U S T E D S A L M O N With Basil Hollandaise

S T U F F E D P O R K C H O P With Rosemary Cranberry Stuffing, Apple Walnut Stuffing, & Savory Herb Stuffing

T E Q U I L A S H R I M P With Lime Dijonaisse

F I L E T M I G N O N 8 oz. Center Cut with Port Wine Demi or Roquefort Cream

T E N D E R L O I N M E D A L L I O N S Slow Roasted Tenderloin of Beef Served with Wild Mushroom Ragout



SERVED VEGETABLES (CHOOSE ONE)

B R O C C O L I F L O R E T S W I T H G A R L I C B U T T E R C R U M B S

PA R M E S A N G R E E N B E A N S

G R I L L E D S E A S O N A L V E G E T A B L E S

S T I R F R I E D S N O W P E A S

M A P L E G L A Z E D C A R R O T S

R O A S T E D V E G E T A B L E M E D L E Y

R O A S T E D A S PA R A G U S ( S E A S O N A L )

SERVED STARCHES (CHOOSE ONE)

R O A S T E D H E R B P O T A T O E S

L E M O N G A R L I C R I S O T T O

R O A S T G A R L I C M A S H E D P O T A T O E S

T H R E E C H E E S E P O T A T O A U G R A T I N

W H I T E & W I L D R I C E

R O A S T E D S W E E T P O T A T O E S

(Ve g a n a n d G l u te n F r e e O p t i o n s Ava i l a b l e )



BUFFET DINNER: ENHANCED CREATION1 SERVED SALAD OF MIXED BABY GREENS WITH GARDEN VEGETABLES SERVED WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE AND HOMEMADE CROUTONS

STARTERS (CHOOSE TWO)

F R E S H S E A S O N A L F R U I T S A L A D

C A E S A R S A L A D With Garlic Croutons

B E E T & G O A T C H E E S E S A L A D With Candied Pecans & Champagne Vinaigrette

T O M A T O & M O Z Z A R E L L A S A L A D

VEGETABLES (CHOOSE ONE)

B A L S A M I C R O A S T E D R O O T V E G E T A B L E S

C A U L I F L O W E R S A U T É E D With Lemon & Herb Butter

B R O C C O L I F L O R E T S With Garlic Butter Crumbs

G R I L L E D S E A S O N A L V E G E T A B L E S D R I Z Z L E D With Balsamic Glaze

R O A S T E D B R U S S E L S S P R O U T S ( S E A S O N A L ) With Bacon Butter

G R I L L E D A S PA R A G U S ( S E A S O N A L )



STARCH (CHOOSE ONE)

H E R B O R Z O With Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Fresh Herbs

R O A S T E D R E D P O T A T O E S With Herbs & Garlic

R O A S T E D V E G E T A B L E R I S O T T O

T R U F F L E O I L E D M A S H E D Y U K O N P O T A T O E S

J A S M I N E R I C E W I T H V E G E T A B L E S

B O U R B O N P E C A N S W E E T P O T A T O E S Baked with Butter & Brown Sugar

PASTA SERVED WITH PARMESAN CHEESE (CHOOSE ONE)

S Y R A C U S E C H I C K E N R I G G I E S

S M O K E D C H I C K E N A L F R E D O With Mushrooms & Sundried Tomatoes

T H R E E C H E E S E V E G E T A B L E L A S A G N A

H E A R T Y B O L O G N E S E Beef, Veal & Pork, Simmered with Red Wine, Roma Tomatoes & Fresh Herbs



ENTRÉE (CHOOSE TWO)

C A P R E S E C H I C K E N Boneless Breast Stuffed with Sundried Tomatoes, Spinach, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil Pesto, with a Blush Tomato Cream Sauce

C H I C K E N S Y R A C U S E Boneless Chicken Breast in a Citrus Wine Sauce

S P I C E D R U B B E D P O R K L O I N With a Dijon Demi Glaze

P O R K O S S O B U C C O Pork Shank Braised with Roasted Vegetables & Tomato Demi Glaze

T E N D E R L O I N B E E F T I P S With Gorgonzola Cream Sauce & Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions

G R I L L E D S A L M O N In a Citrus Buerre Blanc Sauce

BUFFET ENHANCEMENTS HAND CARVED TO ORDER

T U R K E Y W I T H PA N S T Y L E G R A V Y $72.00/person

S I R L O I N $76.00/person

P R I M E R I B O F B E E F $80.00/person

C R A C K E D B L A C K P E P P E R T E N D E R L O I N O F B E E F $85.00/person



DINNER STATIONS$85.00 PER PERSON (CHOOSE THREE OF THE FOLLOWING STATIONS) INCLUDES: FRESH BAKED ROLLS WITH BUTTER, COFFEE, & TEA

MAC & CHEESE STATION (CHOOSE TWO) GF AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

B O W T I E W I T H B A C O N C H E D D A R

C A V A T A P P I W I T H L O B S T E R C R E A M

P E N N E W I T H G O R G O N Z O L A C R E A M

R I G A T O N I W I T H E X T R A S H A R P N Y C H E D D A R

T O R T E L I N I W I T H W I L D T R U F F L E C R E A M

Toppings Include: Diced Tomatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Scallions, Bacon, Sautéed Mushrooms Grilled Chicken, Sautéed Onions, & Italian Sausage

(CHOOSE ONE) ROCK GLASS SALAD

C H O P P E D S A L A D

B E E T & G O A T C H E E S E S A L A D

C A E S A R S A L A D

C O B B S A L A D

W A T E R M E L O N & F E T A



L ITTLE ITALY STATION (CHOOSE TWO) GF AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

C H I C K E N C A R B O N A R A O V E R B O W T I E

C H I C K E N C A V A T A P P I A L F R E D O

S H R I M P P E N N E A L F R E D O

M E A T B A L L S I N P E N N E A L V O D K A

T O R T E L I N I I N A S P I C Y T O M A T O S A U C E W I T H I T A L I A N S A U S A G E Toppings Include: Diced Tomatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Scallions, Bacon, Sautéed Mushrooms Grilled Chicken, Sautéed Onions, & Italian Sausage





C O B B S A L A D


WOK STATION

(CHOOSE TWO)

G E N E R A L T S O ’ S C H I C K E N

O R A N G E C H I C K E N

S W E E T & S O U R C H I C K E N

T E R I Y A K I B E E F

S P I C Y S H R I M P

S W E E T & S O U R P O R K

F O R T U N E C O O K I E S

(STATION INCLUDES)

S P R I N G R O L L S

V E G E T A B L E L O M E I N

J A S M I N E R I C E

A S I A N M A R I N A T E D V E G E T A B L E S A L A D



CARVING STATION

(CHOOSE TWO) GF AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

B R O W N S U G A R H O N E Y G L A Z E D H A M

R O A S T E D T U R K E Y W I T H B R O W N G R A V Y

R O A S T E D R O U N D O F B E E F

P R I M E R I B S E R V E D W I T H H O R S E R A D I S H C R E A M & A U J U S

E N H A N C E D C A R V I N G S T A T I O N U P G R A D E ( $4 / P E R S O N )B E R T T E N D E R L O I N Served with Choice of: Roquefort Cream, Bearnaise & Port Wine Demi





C O B B S A L A D


MASHED POTATO STATION

R E D & S W E E T M A S H E D P O T A T O E S S E R V E D I N A M A R T I N I G L A S S Toppings Include: Gravy, Sour Cream, Scallions, Bacon, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Whipped Butter, Sweet Mashed Potatoes with Brown Sugar & Caramelized Pecans





C O B B S A L A D




SHORT PLATES STATION (CHOOSE TWO)

S E A R E D C H I C K E N W I T H M U S H R O O M R A G O U T Creamy Polenta

S H R I M P & S C A L L O P F L O R E N T I N E Vegetable Risotto

F E N N E L C R U S T E D S A L M O N Citrus Pickled Vegetables

S E A R E D A H I T U N A W I T H S O Y G I N G E R G L A Z E Sesame Jasmine Rice

L U M P C R A B C A K E S Drizzled with Remoulade & Baby Baker Potato

M A R I N A T E D F L A T I R O N S T E A K On A DiLauro’s Baguette Topped with Chive Horseradish Cream

R O A S T T E N D E R L I O N O F B E E F Slice Medallions with Ragout Ford Cream





C O B B S A L A D




MENU ENHANCEMENTS

GOURMET TOUCHES

W I N E S E R V I C E House Red or White Wine Offered to Each Guest During Dinner Service $28/bottle

I N T E R M E Z Z O C O U R S E Choice of Lemon or Wild Berry Served Between Salad & Dinner Courses $3/person

C H O C O L A T E C O V E R E D S T R A W B E R R I E S $2/piece

I T A L I A N C O O K I E P L A T T E R S Variable

C H O C O L A T E F O U T A I N $5/person

H O T C H O C O L A T E / A P P L E C I D E R S T A T I O N $4/person

PA S T A C O U R S E Served Family Style or Individually $4/person

C O R D I A L N I G H T C A P Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee Accompanied by your choice of Cordials with Gourmet Chocolate Bits, Whipped Cream, Cinnamon Sticks, & Chocolate Serving Cups. Choose 3 flavors: Amaretto, Frangellico, Gran Marnier, Bailey, Cointreau, Drambuie, White or Green Crème de Menthe, Sambucca, Kahlua, Tia Maria or Hennessy $8/person

S W E E T C E L E B R A T I O N A Beautiful Multi-Level Displayed Viennese Table Consisting of Selected Cakes, Tarts, Miniature Pastries, Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate, Assorted Truffles, Fruit, & International Cookies Variable

P O P C O R N S T A T I O N Bi Level Station with 4 Flavors of Popcorn Variable

T H E C O O K I E J A R Peanut Butter, Sugar, Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, & Brownies.

Served with Ice Cold Milk- 2%, Chocolate $5/person

D O N U T W A L L Variable



LATE NIGHT STATIONS (CHOOSE TWO)

C H I C K E N W I N G B A R Traditional or Boneless. Choose from 3 sauces: Mild, Buffalo, BBQ, Garlic Parmesan or Lemon Pepper $6/person

S L I D E R S Fresh Handmade Cheeseburger Slider, Hoffman® Franks in a Puff Pastry, French Fries, Fresh Baked Rolls, Ketchup, & Mustard $6/person

M I N I G R I L L E D C H E E S E S T A T I O N Assorted Stacks of Miniature Grilled Cheese Points $5/person

C H I C K E N F I N G E R B A R Traditional Breaded Chicken Fingers & Mozzarella Sticks with Assorted Dipping Sauces: BBQ, Marinara, Ranch Dressing, Ketchup, & Hot Sauce $6/person

N A C H O B A R Tortilla Crisps with Nacho Cheese, Salsa, Guacamole, Sour Cream, & Jalapenos $5/person

I C E C R E A M B A R Vanilla & Chocolate Gannon’s Isle Ice Cream. Choose Five of the Following Toppings: Rainbow Sprinkles, Crushed Oreos, Chocolate Chips, Reese’s Pieces, Peanuts, Cherries, Hot Fudge, or Whipped Cream $7/person

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Guarantee Policy In order to improve on your guest experience we require your guaranteed number of attendees seven days before your event for either Sit Down Plated, Buffet, Stations, or Style Packages. The general account will be billed for the actual number of attendees or the guaranteed attendance count whichever is greater.

For a Sit Down Package you may offer your guests a choice of two entrées and a vegetarian choice; however we must have an estimated number of each entrée two weeks prior to your event. An additional $5.00 per person will be applied when offering a third entrée (not including a vegetarian option.) Place cards are required to designate entrée selections to the banquet staff. Please Note: No food or beverage is allowed to be brought in the Embassy Suites in compliance with the hotel policy with the exception of the wedding cake/cupcakes/cookies from a licensed bakery.

Financial OverviewConfirmation of Date: $1,000.00 Non Refundable Deposit6 Months Prior: $3,000.00 Non Refundable Deposit3 Months Prior: 50% of Anticipated Revenue is Due- Non Refundable30 Days Prior: 75% of Anticipated Revenue is Due- Non Refundable3 Days Prior: 100% Final Bill is DuePayment may be of Certified Check, Cash, or Money Order

Cancellation Policy All deposits and payments are non-refundable & non-transferrable, should you decide at any time to cancel your wedding the above penalty charges will be assessed based on the receipt of a written cancellation request.

Administrative Fee & Tax On all food and beverage functions there will be a 22% Administrative Fee and 8% NYS Sales Tax applied. Prices quoted are exclusive of administrative fee and tax. The Administrative Fee is for the administration of the special function/banquet and is not purported to be a gratuity and will not be distributed as gratuities to the employees who provided service to the guests. No other labor fee or charge is a gratuity for employees. A gratuity is not required or expected. We pride ourselves on providing our employees competitive compensation.

Your Wedding Planner Once you have booked your reception you will receive professional services from our Catering Sales Manager; whom will answer any questions, provide event suggestions and act as your hotel contact throughout the planning process. As well as:

• Act as Menu Consultant for all Food and Beverage Selections

• Detail your Banquet Event Order outlining event specifications

• Recommend Preferred Vendors

• Provide a Cost Estimate and Payment Schedule

• Establish contact with our Reservations Coordinator, who will provide a rooming list for your guestrooms

• Oversee the set up of the contracted banquet space for your event here at the Embassy Suites

• Coordinate on-site wedding ceremony rehearsal and wedding ceremony

Menu Planning Menu planning and selections should commence six months prior to your wedding. All various vendor arrangements should be finalized no later than three months prior. Your Catering Sales Manager will need a complete list of all vendors with phone numbers and contact person. All service staff at Embassy Suites will be dressed in professional attire.

Linens Here at the Embassy Suites we provide complimentary white or ivory table linens to the floor and a selection of colored napkins.

Room Accommodations A complimentary Bridal Suite will be provided to the Bride and Groom on their special day. Any out of town guests should make room reservations as soon as possible, a discounted block of rooms can be reserved with your Catering Sales Manager (based on availability).

Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers, Etc. Private rooms are also available for any other events associated with your wedding at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Anything from a intimate rehearsal dinner, a bridal tea, or a farewell brunch; your Catering Sales Manager can assist you in creating special events to accent your wedding celebration.

Miscellaneous Items The Embassy Suites reserves the right to inspect and control all private functions. Liability for the damage to the premises will be charged accordingly. The hotel cannot assume responsibility for personal property and equipment brought onto the premises.

Personalization The Embassy Suites can customize any dietary restrictions upon request if notified in advance. Customizations to package options can be determined with the Catering Manager prior to contract.

Arrival Gift Bags The Embassy Suites is pleased to distribute your welcome gifts to your guests at $2 per item upon check in. In room delivery will be charged at $4 per bag. Extra bags must be picked up the day following the wedding.

EVENTS WITH TASTECAT E R I N G M E N U

SYRACUSE DESTINY USA

SYRACUSE DESTINY USA EMBASSY SUITES 311 Hiawatha Blvd. West • Syracuse, NY 13204 • (315) 303-1650

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