Wedding Kit

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Celebrate your day to remember amidst the coastal elegance of Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay. Host an intimate ceremony in the historic and enchanted Memory Garden and experience an unforgettable evening in one of our stunning venues. The Portola Hotel offers multiple venues for your wedding celebrations - from your rehearsal dinner to farewell brunch. Let us help you start planning today. Congratulations

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Portola Hotel & Spa is California’s premier family-friendly, AAA Four Diamond hotel. Reflecting unparalleled modern coastal luxury in downtown Monterey, Portola features 379 coastal-inspired guest rooms and several on-site, award-winning amenities, including, Spa on the Plaza, exceptional dining, a craft brewery, pet-friendly accommodations, and much more! It’s All Right Here

Amenities & Hotel Services

Concierge Services Complimentary 24-hour Fitness Center Outdoor Pool & Jacuzzi with Cabanas On-Site Shops, Wine Lounges & Galleries

Spa on the Plaza, Day Spa Valet & Self-Parking, Covered Garage Bicycle, Surrey & Kayak Rentals Event Technology Services

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PLAN YOUR PERFECT WEDDING

Our wedding package include:

Private Menu Tasting for Two Sparkling Wine Toast

Cake Cutting House Linens Two Hors d’oeuvres Prior to Dinner Service Custom Dance Floor Complimentary Wedding Night Accommodations* for the Wedding Couple *See page 24

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THE PERFECT VENUE

H I S T O R I C M E MO R Y G A R D E N Experience your wedding ceremony in the enchanting Memory

Garden, reminiscent of “Old Monterey” with its historic adobe charm. Accommodating up to 350 guests, its open layout suits romantic ceremonies and elegant dinners or grand buffets. Enhanced by lush plants and historic architecture, the garden offers a picturesque backdrop to your ceremony or reception. Delicate tree lighting adds a magical touch. With Portola Hotel & Spa catering, expect a truly unforgettable wedding day. Memory Garden is owned and operated by the California State Parks. State site fees apply. To contact Memory Garden Special Events Coordinator directly, email monterey.events@parks.ca.gov or call (831) 649-7118.

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WEDDING RECEPTION

C O T T O NWOO D P L A Z A A lovely terrace featuring a beautiful garden with pathways, courtyard level guestrooms and cabanas, with lush landscaping for up to 150 guests. T H E C L U B R OOM An elegant yet personable reception room, The Club Room is ideal for receptions with seating for up to 180. The Club Room features an outdoor patio with a fire pit as well as a private dining room that can accommodate up to 24 guests. P O R T O L A R OOM The Portola Room is perfect for mid sized celebrations. This venue can host up to 80 guests for dinner and dancing. D E A N Z A B A L L R OOM Our coastal-inspired grand ballroom can accommodate dinner and dancing for up to 500 guests. Additional fees may apply for DJ and Band set up. Sound restrictions apply.

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C H O I C E O F TWO T R AY PA S S E D H O R S D ’ O E U V R E S I N C L U D E D W I T H YO U R WE D D I N G PA C K AG E HORS D ’OEUVRES

Peak Season Tartlets Spring: Sweet Onions, Gruyère Cheese Summer: Fresh Fig, Goat Cheese Fall | Winter: Artichoke, Feta, Kalamata Olives Peak Season Bruschetta Spring: Fava Beans, Goat Cheese, Truffle Oil Summer: Heirloom Tomato, Basil, Aged Balsamic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fall | Winter: Cypress Fog Humboldt Fog Cheese, Kumquat Pork Pot Stickers

Ginger-Tamari Dipping Sauce Vegetable Spring Rolls Sweet Chili Sauce Mini Prawn & Avocado Tacos Serrano Vinaigrette

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PLATED DINNER

C H O I C E O F O N E E N T R E É

Vegetarian Spring: Vegetable Rigatoni, Ricotta, Pomodoro Sauce Summer: California Ratatouille, Fairytale Eggplant, Sweet Peppers, Zucchini, Basil Oil Fall | Winter: Coke Farm Polenta, Motely Greens, Mushrooms, Rosemary, Country Olives, Pecorino $124 per person Mary’s Natural Chicken Breast Spring: Asparagus, Potatoes Lyonnaise, Roasted Chicken Jus Summer: Haricot Verts, Whipped Potatoes, Capanata Fall | Winter: Collard Greens, Creamy Polenta, Wild Mushroom Sauce $134 per person

Sustainable Catch (select one) Salmon: $138 per person Halibut: $143 per person Spring: Swank Farm Asparagus, Sauce Romesco, Basmati Rice Pilaf Summer: Creamed White Corn, Fava Bean, Pea Succotash, Piquillo Pepper Relish Fall | Winter: Chicories, Lentilles du Puy, Tartufata 8oz Tenderloin Seasonal Vegetables, Au Gratin Potatoes, Bordelaise $146 per person

C H O I C E O F O N E S A L A D

Spring: Strawberry Fields Forever, Organic Strawberries, Ricotta Salata, Arugula, Almonds, Spring Onions, Goat Cheese Fritter, Aged Balsalmic Summer: Heirloom Tomato Salad, Burrata Cheese, Pickled Onion, Fried Capers, Basil, Aged Balsamic Fall | Winter: California Citrus Salad, Organic Baby Lettuces, Marcona Almonds, Avocado, Shropshire Blue Cheese, Orange Poppy Seed Dressing Classic Caesar Salad Chicken Breast, Hearts of Romaine, Herb Croutons, Parmesan Reggiano, Caesar Dressing

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E N T R E É (select up to three)

BUFFET DINNER

Traditional Grazing’s

o Grilled Alaskan Halibut Sautéed French Green Beans, Shiitake Mushrooms, Light Saffron Broth, Lemon Butter Sauce o Sustainably-Sourced Salmon Fresh Lemon, Piccata Sauce o Grilled Mary’s Chicken Breast Wild Mushroom Sauce o Cheese Tortellini Roasted Peppers, Parmesan Reggiano, Creamy Pesto Sauce o Carving Station (select one) Diestel Turkey Carving Station Cranberry Relish, Mayo Roasted Strip Loin Carving Station

Includes Peet’s Organic Blend® Regular, Decaffeinated Coffee, Organic Hot Tea, Iced Tea.

S E A S O N A L S A L A D

Spring: Coke Farm Baby Lettuces, Organic Gold & Red Beets, Green Olives, Pistachios, Aged Jack Cheese, Tarragon Dressing Summer: Caprese Salad, Heirloom Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Aged Balsamic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fall | Winter: Classic Caesar Salad, Hearts of Romaine, Herb Croutons, Parmesan Reggiano, Caesar Dressing

Au Jus, Crispy Baguettes, Horseradish Cream, Crispy Onions, Rolls & Butter

Sauté of Garden Vegetables Choice of One Side (select one) o Au Gratin Potatoes o Parsley Potatoes o Basmati Rice Pilaf

$176 per person

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BUFFET DINNER Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf

Includes Peet’s Organic Blend® Regular, Decaffeinated Coffee, Organic Hot Tea, Iced Tea.

Portola’s Signature Clam Chowder Baby Iceberg Lettuce, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Carrots, Red Onions, Point Reyes Blue Cheese Dressing Grilled Castroville Artichokes, Garlic Aïoli Sustainably-Sourced Salmon, Lemon Piccata Seafood Pasta, Scallops, Prawns, Mussels, Tomatoes, Basil, Sauvignon Blanc Reduction New York Strip Steak, Green Peppercorn Sauce Sauté of Garden Vegetables Parsley Potatoes Brioche Rolls New York Cheesecake, Raspberry Puree $185 per person

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BEVERAGES

SELECTIONS

B E E R & C I D E R K E G S (pricing per keg) Peter B’s Brewpub Craft Beers brewed in house 15.5 gallon keg | $650 Sincere Hard Apple Cider 5.2 gallon keg | $200 Signature Cocktails, Martinis & More $19 C L A S S I C & C U S T OM C O C K TA I L S Tray passed, custom, seasonal cocktails designed to complement your event. Cocktails charged on consumption. All bars include a bartender fee of $225 with a three (3) hour minimum. $50 per Bartender, each additional hour.

B A R

H O S T E D C A S H

C A L L B R A N D S Skyy Vodka Chivas Regal Scotch

B O T T L E D B E E R Domestic Budweiser Coors Light

P R E M I UM W I N E S Landmark “Overlook” Chardonnay Sonoma Landmark “Overlook” Pinot Noir Sonoma Justin Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles Roederer Brut

Call Drinks Call Martini

$13 $15 $16 $18 $13 $13

$14 $16 $17 $19 $14 $14 $18 $10

Maker’s Mark Bourbon Captain Morgan Rum Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila Tanqueray Gin

Premium Drinks PremiumMartini

Imported Heineken Corona Stella Artois Craft Beer Firestone 805 Lagunitas IPA

Cordials

Jacks Daniels Whiskey Hennessy VS Cognac

House Wines | Champagnes

PremiumWines | Champagnes $17

Domestic Beer

$9

P R E M I UM B R A N D S Tito’s Vodka Johnny Walker Black Scotch Basil Hayden Bourbon Sailor Jerry Rum Bombay Sapphire Gin Tres Generaciones Silver Tequila Jameson Whiskey Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

Imported & Craft Beer

$10

$11

Samuel Smith Hard Pear Cider $14

$15

D R A F T B E E R Craft Beer (Groups of 100+) Peter B’s IPA Peter B’s Blonde

Alcohol Free Beer Soft Drinks & Still or Sparking Water

$7

$8

$6

$6

HOSTED BAR PACKAGES

H O U S E W I N E S Imagery Chardonnay Sonoma Imagery Pinot Noir Sonoma Imagery Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Chandon Brut Napa

Domestic Beer & House Wines First hour $20 | Second hour $17 | Each additional hour $14 Domestic Beer, House Wine, Call Brands & Cordials First hour $30 | Second hour $25 | Each additional hour $19 Imported & Craft Beer, PremiumWines, Premium Brands & Cordials First hour $35 | Second hour $29 | Each additional hour $19

All beverage packages are

C O R D I A L S Amaretto de Saranno Bailey’s Irish Cream Frangelico Grand Marnier Kahlua

priced per person and charged based on guarantee or actual attendance, if higher.

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BOTTLED WINE

C H A R D O N N AY Imagery, Sonoma Banshee, Sonoma Bernardus, Monterey

P I N O T N O I R Imagery, Sonoma Joyce, Monterey Banshee, Sonoma

$48 $52 $58 $64 $74 $82 $91 $120

$48

$49 $56 $64 $83 $95 $110

Landmark “Overlook,” Sonoma

Landmark Overlook, Sonoma Bernardus, Monterey En Route, Russian River

Chalk Hill, Sonoma

$66

Patz & Hall “Dutton Ranch,” Sonoma

Rombauer, Napa Far Niente, Napa

Boekenoogen, Santa Lucia Highlands Goldeneye, Anderson Valley

O T H E R WH I T E VA R I E TA L S Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast Noble Vines Pinot Grigio, Monterey

O T H E R R E D VA R I E TA L S Joyce Syrah, Monterey

$43 $45 $47

$48 $70

Emmolo Merlot, Napa Leviathan Red Blend, Napa $80 Caymus “The Walking Fool,” Suisun Valley $85 Prisoner Red Blend, Napa $90 Duckhorn Merlot, Napa $100 Bernardus Marinus, Monterey $110 C A B E R N E T S A U V I G N O N Imagery, Sonoma $48 Smith & Hook, Central Coast $56 Banshee, Sonoma $60 Justin, Paso Robles $75 Daou, Paso Robles $85 Jordan, Sonoma $95 Stag’s Leap “Artemis,” Napa $120

Fleur de Prairie Rose, France

Wente Riverback Riesling, Arroyo Seco $48 Bernardus Griva Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey $52 Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio, Italy $60 Whispering Angel Rose, France $65 S PA R K L I N G W I N E & C H AM PAG N E Ruffino, Prosecco, Italy $45 Chandon Brut, California $55 Roederer Brut, California $72 GH Mumm Brut, France $85 Lallier Rose Brut, France $106 Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, France $120 Perrier-Jouet Brut, France $140

Contact your Catering Manager to order wines and for vintage information. A more extensive wine is available upon request. $35 corkage fee for outside wines. Corkage is subject to tax and gratuity.

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GUEST ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS

Check-in: 4:00pm | Check-out: 12:00pm C OM P L I M E N TA R Y WE D D I N G N I G H T A C C OMMO DAT I O N S One complimentary King Portola Guestroom will be reserved for the wedding couple the evening of the wedding reception as part of your wedding package. Accommodations may be upgraded at an additional fee. Additional nights in this guestroom may be added at a special rate and will be based on availability. Please inquire with your sales manager for pricing and availability.

49” Flat-screen Television Air Conditioning & Ceiling Fan Hypoallergenic Bedding Hair Dryers Headboard with Built-in Lighting & USB Outlet In-Room Safe In-Room High-speed Wireless or Wired Internet Access Guest Room Amenities

Iron & Ironing Board Keurig® Coffee Maker, featuring Coffee & Tea Services Makeup Mirrors Organic Bath Amenities Pressed Linens Refrigerator Luggage Racks

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The perfect beginning to your Special Day

Spa on the Plaza offers custom bridal packages to accommodate the bride and her bridal party. For a quote please contact The Spa on the Plaza at (831) 647-9000. SPA ON THE PLAZA

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E N T E R TA I NM E N T

P H O T O G R A P H E R S Better With You Photography betterwithyouphotography.com Scott Campbell (831) 372-1455 weddings.scottcampbellphoto.com Jason Harper Photography jasonharperphotography.com Larry Nordwick (831) 649-5443 larrynordwick.com Simply Two Photography

V I D E O G R A P H E R S

PREFERRED PROFESSIONALS

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musicnowdj.com Sound In Motion (831) 625-3300 soundinmotioneg.com

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H E A LT H & B E A U T Y

WE D D I N G O F F I C I A N T S

Blush Makeup & Hair Studio (831) 901-3924 blushmonterey.com MUAH Makeup & Hair (831) 229-9236 Spa on the Plaza (831) 647-9000 spaontheplaza.com

Brian Lyke (831) 298-7086 lifecelebrations.org Minister Hayne Bendick (831) 332-8822 marrymeinsantacruz.com Monterey Bay Wedding Officiants (831) 601-1650 montereybayweddingofficiants.com

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Love forever begins here.

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POLICIES AND INFORMATION

P R I C E S Due to market fluctuations, all prices are subject to change until ninety (90) days prior to the function when confirmed prices will be quoted. Prevailing sales tax and service charges will be added to the total cost of the function, when applicable. Service charges are taxable. O U T S I D E F OO D & B E V E R AG E All food and beverage must be purchased through Portola Hotel & Spa and must be consumed on premises. Food may not be taken off premises once prepared and served. Hotel guests or attendees are not permitted to bring any outside food or beverage into any hotel public space, banquet events or hospitality suites. A corkage fee of $35 per 750ml bottle of wine will be applied to any wine supplied by the client. MU S I C & E N T E R TA I NM E N T Please refer to our preferred vendor list for recommended. Should you select an alternate vendor, we require your vendor’s proof of liability insurance ten (10) days prior to the function. All

entertainment/musical events must be reviewed with your Catering Manager prior to contracting entertainment. The hotel reserves the right to request the volume to be adjusted or discontinued. Music is not allowed after 10pm without prior written approval. S E C U R I T Y The Portola Hotel & Spa assumes no responsibility for loss or damage of materials or equipment left in the banquet rooms. The Portola Hotel & Spa reserves the right to exclude, refuse service or remove any and all objectionable persons from the function or its premises without liabilities WARNING: Certain foods and beverages sold or served here can expose you to chemicals including acrylamide in many fried or baked foods and mercury in fish, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.goc/restaurant.

TGO Weddings

O U R M I S S I O N The Portola Hotel & Spa is proud to be an approved Blue Zones Project. We follow the recommendations of the Monterey Bay Aquarium SeafoodWatch® Program. We pride ourselves on offering some of the most eco-friendly, locally sourced and sustainable menu options fromMonterey County, including award-winning wines and craft beers brewed on-site. M E N U S E L E C T I O N S Menu selections are requested a minimum of four (4) weeks prior to event. All Prices are subject to a 25% service charge and applicable local taxes. M E N U G U A R A N T E E Guarantee of attendance is required seven (7) business days prior to the function, otherwise the contracted number of guests will become the guarantee. The guaranteed number is not subject to reduction.

S E T U P C H A N G E S The event diagrams are required to be confirmed four (4) weeks prior to the event. Set up changes made within same day of the event will be subject to a labor fee starting at $500. Charges will be based on size of room and changes requested. L A B O R F E E S Events with guarantees fewer than twenty- five (25) guests for Buffet Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner functions will be assessed a labor fee of $190. A Bartender Fee will be assessed $225 per bar, three (3) hour minimum and $50 each additional hour per Bartender. R E D U C T I O N I N G U E S T C O U N T Banquet space is booked based on group size and type of function. If a group reduces attendance by more than 25% of the original guarantee, the hotel reserves the right to adjust the meeting room rental fee or reassign the group to a smaller event space.

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True Love Stories N E V E R H AV E E N D I N G S

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