Your Dream Wedding 2012 Wedding Menus

YourCeremony Package

More than a special event, your wedding is a celebration of one of life's most significant milestones! Imagine your wedding ceremony with the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains in the background. Our Fountain Courtyard, complete with lush landscape, aromatic rose garden and sparkling fountains seats from 25 to 100 guests and provides the perfect place to say “I do”. Ceremony Site Fee $1000

Included in your ceremony package White Garden Chairs Guest Book Table Gift Table Unity Candle Table Refreshing Water Station White Lattice Arch Event Signage Complimentary Self-Parking Half Hour Wedding Rehearsal Date Ceremony Set up and Breakdown

“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” - Aristotle

Your Reception Packages

Simply Elegant

One- Hour Cocktail Reception with Premium Brand Hosted Bar Crudite Display with Herb Buttermilk and Blue Cheese Dips, International and Domestic Cheeses displayed with Crackers and Bread Two-Course Plated Dinner Embassy Salad - Seasonal Field Greens with Tomato, Radish, Carrot, Cucumber, Herbed Vinaigrette Choice of Entrée: Chicken Piccata with Lemon and Capers accompanied by Chef’s Choice of Appropriate Vegetable and Starch Breast of Chicken filled with Apples and Almonds, Mandarin Orange Sauce accompanied by Chef’s Choice of Appropriate Vegetable and Starch London Broil with Mushroom Melange accompanied by Chef’s Choice of Appropriate Vegetable and Starch Warm Rolls and Butter, Freshly Brewed Regular Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Specialty Teas $58

“For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.” - Judy Garland

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Your Reception Packages

Just Divine One- Hour Cocktail Reception with Premium Brand Hosted Bar Rainbow of Fresh Garden Crudite with Guacamole and Blue Cheese Dips, International and Domestic Cheeses displayed with Crackers and Bread, Assortment of Whole and Sliced Fresh Fruits with Honey-Yogurt Cream Two-Course Plated Dinner Choice of Soup or Salad: Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup Spinach Salad with Mushrooms, Egg, Bacon Bits and Red Onion, Honey Mustard Dressing Choice of Entrée: Grilled Salmon with Mango-Papaya Salsa accompanied by Chef’s Choice of Appropriate Vegetable and Starch Breast of Chicken in Puff Pastry with Mushrooms Duxelles, Madeira Sauce accompanied by Chef’s Choice of Appropriate Vegetable and Starch Grilled Petite Filet Mignon, Tarragon Hollandaise Sauce accompanied by Chef’s Choice of Appropriate Vegetable and Starch Warm Rolls and Butter, Freshly Brewed Regular Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Specialty Teas $67

“I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach.” - Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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Your Reception Packages

Irresistibly Decadent One- Hour Cocktail Reception with Premium Brand Hosted Bar Rainbow of Fresh Garden Crudite with Guacamole and Blue Cheese Dips, International and Domestic Cheeses displayed with Crackers and Bread, Chilled Shrimp on Ice with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges, (3 pieces per person) Baked Brie en Croute with Apples, Grapes, Pears and French Baguette Two-Course Plated Dinner Choice of Starter: Lobster Bisque Caprese Salad of Sliced Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Dressing Melon and Prosciutto Choice of Entrée: Halibut Florentine accompanied by Chef’s Choice of Appropriate Vegetable and Starch Grilled Filet Mignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce accompanied by Chef’s Choice of Appropriate Vegetable and Starch Petite Filet Mignon and Prawns, Herbed Garlic Butter accompanied by Chef’s Choice of Appropriate Vegetable and Starch

Warm Rolls and Butter, Freshly Brewed Regular Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Specialty Teas

$89

“When you are in love you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” - Dr. Seuss

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Your Reception Packages

Included in your reception package Guest Room for Bride & Groom on Wedding Night Special Room Rate for overnight guests (rate based on availability and season) Complimentary Wedding tasting for two people Round Tables of 10 with Banquet Chairs Crisp White Linens and Napkins Votive Candles to enhance your centerpiece Head or Sweetheart Table and Cake Table Wedding Cake Cutting & Service Champagne Toast Our Professional Banquet Staff Complimentary Self-Parking Reception Set up and Breakdown

Required Fees Reception Fee $12 per person (if ceremony is not held at Embassy Suites) Dance Floor $250 Bartender Fee $100 for the first two hours, $25 for each additional hour

Enhancements Tray Passed Hot & Cold Hors d’oeuvres Intermezzo Course of Flavored Sorbet Signature Cocktail Gourmet Coffee Station Chocolate Covered Strawberries Chocolate Fondue Station Custom Ice Carving or Martini Luge Specialty Linens and Décor Sound and Lighting Packages

“Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.” - Albert Einstein

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Beverage Selections

Embassy Select Brands Gordon’s Gin, Jim Beam Whiskey, Castillo Rum, House of Stuart Scotch, Christian Brother’s Brandy, Montezuma Tequila, Gordon’s Vodka Premium Brands Beefeater Gin, Jack Daniel’s Bourbon, Bacardi Rum, Cutty Sark Scotch, Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Seagrams 7 Whiskey, Absolute Vodka

Super Premium Brands Bombay Sapphire Gin, Crown Royal Whiskey, Captain Morgan Rum, Chivas Regal Scotch, Patron Silver Tequila, Woodford’s Reserve Bourbon, Greygoose Vodka

Hosted Bar

Hosted Bars are charged on consumption and are subject to tax and service charge. Hosted bars include juices, mixers and garnishes. Bartender Fee $100 for the first two hours, $25 for each additional hour. One bartender per 90 guests. Embassy Select Cocktails $7 Premium Brand Cocktails $8 Super Premium Brand Cocktails $9 Cordials $9 Embassy Select Wine by the Glass $7 Imported Beer $5 Domestic Beer $4 Non-Alcoholic Beer $3 Soft Drinks $3

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” - Helen Keller

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Beverage Selections

Cash Bar Cash Bars prices are inclusive of tax and service charge and include juices, mixers and gar-

nishes. Bartender Fee $100 for the first two hours, $25 for each additional hour. One Bar-

tender per 90 guests.

Embassy Select Cocktails $8 Premium Brand Cocktails $9 Super Premium Brand Cocktails $10 Cordials $10 Embassy Select Wine by the Glass $8 Imported Beer $6 Domestic Beer $5 Non-Alcoholic Beer $4 Soft Drinks $4 Bottled Waters, Still & Sparkling $4

Keg Beer Domestic Selections $300

Imported Selections $350

One keg serves approximately 180-12 oz servings

“Love one another and you will be happy; it is as simple and as difficult as that.” - Michael Leunig

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Beverage Selections

Hosted Bar Packages These packages include unlimited drinks for the number of hours per person purchased. The

number of persons is based on the guarantee or actual number of attendees, whichever is

greater. The minimum guarantee for each package is 50 guests. Bartender Fee $100 for the

first two hours, $25 for each additional hour. One Bartender per 90 guests.

Premium Brands Beefeater Gin, Jack Daniel’s Bourbon, Bacardi Rum, Cutty Sark Scotch, Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Seagrams 7 Whiskey, Absolute Vodka Per person, first hour $11, per person, each additional hour $8

Super Premium Brands Bombay Sapphire Gin, Crown Royal Whiskey, Captain Morgan Run, Chivas Regan Scotch, Patron Silver Tequila, Woodford’s Reserve Bourbon, Greygoose Vodka. Per person, first hour $13, per person, each additional hour $10

“I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.” - Roy Croft

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Beverage Selections

Wine List

Champagne & Sparkling Wine Moet & Chandon, Imperial Champagne, France $49 J. Roget Champagne, France $31 Laurent-Perrier Champagne, France $39

White Wines Vendange Chardonnay, California $25 Vendange White Zinfandel, California $26 Robert Mondavi, Chardonnay, Napa Valley $38 Rodney Strong, Chardonnay, Sonoma County $40 Greg Norman Chardonnay, Napa $38 Rodney Strong, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County $41 Ferrari-Carano, Fume Blanc, Sonoma County $40 Jacob’s Creek, Reisling Reserve, Australia $40

Red Wines Vendange Merlot, California $28 Vendange Cabernet Sauvignon, California $28 Robert Mondavi, Merlot, Napa Valley $38 Rodney Strong, Merlot, Sonoma County $40 Greg Norman Shiraz, Napa $43 Rodney Strong, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County $42 Robert Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley $38 Rodney Strong, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County $38 Greg Norman, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa $41

“Love: the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” - Mark Twain

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Our Preferred Vendors We’ve compiled a list of licensed wedding professionals to assist in planning your special day!

Event Planners & Wedding Coordination The Events Department Laurie Lund 760.200.1365 www.eventsdepartment.com Ultimate Events Donna Groves 760.340.4314 www.ultimateevents.com Events by Renee Julie Renee 760.902.1678 www.eventsrenee.com An Affair with Sarah Sarah Glassman 760.568.4466

Florals & Décor J & M Party Rentals Maria Garcia 760.863.4576 Alexander Events Nancy Alexander 760.396.2001 Perfect Touch Susan Stiff 760.320.8668 My Little Flower Shop Gregory Goodman 760.778.7111 mylittleflowershop.com

Music & Entertainment California DJ Michael Capp 760.837.9117 www.californiadj.com Eventertainment Robin Costello 760.834.8227 www.entertainmentbiz.com Epic Entertainment Jason Harmon 760.360.6668 www.epic1.com Lynn Lockwood/Harpist 760.568.4844 www.harpstar4u.com Musical Affair Entertainment Craig Michaels 760.864.7204 www.musicalaffair.com

Officiates My Joyful Wedding Rev. Richard Cadieux 877.627.7996 www.joyfulweddings.com Specialized Wedding Services Rev. Stan Jacobson & Rev. Virginia Surrell 866.504.5050

“There is only one happiness in life - to love and be loved.” - George Sands

Our Preferred Vendors

Photography Scott Avra Photography 760.772.1932 www.avraphotography.com Morningstar Productions Rand Larson 760.864.9702 www.morningstarproductions.com R. Scott Campbell Photography 760.449.1877 www.rscottcampbell.com Steven Wayne Photography 760.466.7598 www.stevenwaynephotography.com

Transportation & Limousines Cardiff Limousine 760.568.1403 www.cardifflimo.com

Videography Hap the Videoman 760-323-0602 www.hapthevideoman.com Circle Take Media 760-863-2200

Wedding Cakes Exquisite Desserts Samantha Ward 760.772.5522 www.exquisitedesserts.com The Pastry Swan Bakery Deborah Quinn 760.202.1213 www.pastryswan.com Jensen’s Palm Desert 760.346.9396 www.jensensfoods.com/bakery

“You come to love not by finding the perfect person; but by seeing an imperfect person perfectly.” - Sam Keen

Event Guidelines Deposits and Payments A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your event and to hold space on a definite basis. An additional payment of 50% is due ninety (90) days prior to your function. The final balance is due fourteen (14) business days prior to your function. Any overage in payment will be refunded following your function. Refunds may take up to fourteen (14) business days to process.

Event Guarantees At least seven (7) business days before your event, you must inform the Catering Department, in writing, of the exact number of people who will attend your event. This count will not be subject to reduction and is the minimum number of persons for which you will be charged. The services, products, fees etc., as noted will be provided at the time of your event and you will be charged based on the event guarantee that you give us or the number of people indicated at the time you signed the sales agreement or the BEO, whichever is greater. Service Charge 21% of the food, beverage, audio visual and room rental total, plus any applicable state or local tax, will be added to your account as a service charge. This service charge is not a gratuity and is the property of the hotel to cover discretionary costs of the Event. Sales Tax The current sales tax is 7.75%. It is subject to change and is applicable to the entire cost of the event. Ballroom Fees A Ballroom Fee applies for all events. Charges are based on size of function space and is subject to tax and service charge. Scheduled Event Times Daytime functions are limited to a four (4) hour duration. Evening functions are limited to a five (5) hour duration. Additional hours must be approved in advance and are subject to increased bartender charges and staffing fees. Outside Food and Beverage Due to state law, you may not bring into the hotel alcoholic beverages. You must obtain prior approval from us before you bring in any food or non-alcoholic beverages from outside sources. A Hold Harmless Agreement is required when food & beverage products not purchased and prepared by our hotel staff are brought in for consumption by your guests in our function space. Outside cakes are permitted and must be purchased from a licensed bakery. Please consult your Catering Manager for a list of preferred vendors. Decorations For the safety of persons and property, no fireworks or incendiary devices may be used indoors at the hotel. All displays and/or decorations will be subject to our prior written approval and must be provided by a licensed and insured décor company. Please contact your Catering Manager for a list of our preferred vendors. The use of glitter, confetti, sequins or affiliated items are not permitted. The use of such items will be subject to a cleaning fee of $500.00.