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all wedding packages include:- Full-Length Table Linens and Ivory Chair Covers

- Wedding Cake

- Private Bridal Party Room & Hors d’Oeuvres

- Wedding Night Accommodations in One of Our Luxurious Suites

- Menu Tasting for the Bride and Groom

- Signature Cocktail Station

- Elaborate Raw Bar with Custom Ice Sculpture

- Intermezzo Course

Choice of Blood Orange, Sicilian Lemon, or Campari Grapefruit Sorbet

- Pastry and Cookie Platter for Each Table

- Ice Sculpture

- Specialty Linens

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Weddings at the Rensselaer…Congratulations on your recent engagement and thank you for considering the Hilton Garden Inn Troy and The Rensselaer Banquet and Conference Facility for your special day. Our professional sales team and skilled kitchen and catering team are here to help plan your perfect day, from the first meeting until the last guest steps off the dance floor.

The Hilton Garden Inn Troy and The Rensselaer Banquet and Conference Facility have everything you need to create your ideal wedding, and it is all in one location! Begin your wedding celebration with a fabulous rehearsal dinner in our elegant Roebling Library. Our landscaped Garden is the perfect location for an exquisite outdoor ceremony or cocktail reception, and the Ferris Ballroom is the perfect setting for you and your guests to dine and dance the night away. At the end of the evening, you and your guests can ‘take the elevator home’ to one of our comfortable overnight rooms or suites. Continue the festivities the next morning with a lavish breakfast in our Great American Grill or in a private banquet location, just for you and your guests.

With our abundant indoor and outdoor spaces, the possibilities to create your dream wedding experience are insurpassable. The following menus are only a sample of what we can provide and we are happy to customize any package to meet your expectations. When you are ready to start planning your day, please contact us at 518-272-1700.

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We welcome the opportunity to tailor a package to suit your needs.

Ask one of our sales team members about customizing the wedding day of your dreams.

The TroyOne Hour Cocktail Reception

Includes a Selection of up to Seven Butler-Passed Hors d’Oeuvres, Stationary Bistro Display & Two Chafing Dish Selections

Appetizer CourseChoice of One Appetizer

Salad CourseChoice of One Salad

Entrée SelectionsChoice of Two Pre-Selected Entrées and One Vegetarian Option

Wedding Cake

Platters of Petit Fours and Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea Service or Station

The HoosickOne Hour Cocktail Reception

Includes a Selection of up to Five Butler-Passed Hors d’Oeuvres & Stationary Bistro Display

Salad CourseChoice of One Salad

Entrée SelectionsChoice of Two Pre-Selected Entrées and One Vegetarian Option

Wedding Cake

Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea Service or Station

The Brunswick Six-Hour Top Shelf Open Bar with Signature Cocktail

One Hour Cocktail Reception Includes a Selection of Six Butler-Passed Hors d’Oeuvres, Stationary Bistro Display

Antipasto Display

Bruschetta Sampler

Two Live Action Stations

Carving Station

Salad and Entrée Station

Wedding Cake

Viennese Dessert Station Petit Fours, Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries, Assorted Mini Cakes and Pastries, Chocolate Fondue with Fresh Fruits and Sweet Dipping Treats, Coffee and Cordial Station

Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea Service or Station

The RensselaerOne Hour Cocktail Reception Includes a Selection of up to Six Butler-Passed Hors d’Oeuvres, Stationary Bistro Display, Two Chafing Dish Selections and One Action Station

Appetizer Course Choice of One Appetizer

Salad Course Choice of One Salad

Entrée Selections Choice of Three Pre-Selected Entrées and One Vegetarian Option

Wedding Cake

Viennese Dessert Station Petit Fours, Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries, Assorted Mini Cakes and Pastries, Chocolate Fondue and Sweet Dipping Treats, Coffee and Cordial Station

Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea Service or Station

Please consult your event planner regarding beverage arrangements to be included in your wedding reception.

Policies and InformationDeposit & Payment

A non-refundable initial deposit of $1000.00 is required to book a date for your reception. The deposit is due with the signed contract two weeks after the contract is sent out. A second deposit of 25% of food and beverage is due four months prior to event. Balance due is required no later than 72 hours prior to your event. Final Payments will be accepted via cash or certified bank check only.

Reception TimesAfternoon receptions are scheduled 12:00pm – 5:00pm; evening receptions are 7:00pm – 12:00 Midnight.

Tax and Service ChargeAll prices are subject to taxable service charge and 8% NYS sales tax.

GuaranteeGuaranteed attendance for your event must be received by the sales team ten days prior to your event date. You will be billed either for that number or the number of guests served, whichever is greater.

Ceremony FeeFor ceremonies taking place on the Rensselaer premises, a $3.00++ per person fee will apply. Rehearsal times and sites are based on availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Overtime Fee

Overtime FeeAll wedding receptions are based on a five-hour time period, unless otherwise noted. The overtime rate is $3.00++ per person for one hour. This price includes use of the room, bar and service staff, but does not include any applicable vendor professional fees. The overtime fee is due upon departure.Please note there is no option for overtime on a Saturday afternoon if there is an event in the evening that same day and no reception will go later than 1:00am.

Fees for ChildrenChildren ages 0 – 5: No charge; children ages 6 – 10: $25.00++ per person

Vendor Meals (Photographer, DJ, etc)If you would like to provide meals and non-alcoholic beverages for your vendors, a $25.00++ per professional will be added to your bill.

Alcohol PolicyNo shots or pitchers of alcohol will be served under any circumstances for any event. Guests who appear to be under the age of 30 will be asked to provide proper identification. No alcohol will be served to any guest without proper identification or who appears to be intoxicated.

Menu TastingGroup Menu tastings for the bride and groom are included with each reception package. Group tastings will be scheduled January through April. The bride and groom may invite up to a total of six people in their party for $30.00 per person. Consult your event planner for special requests. An added fee will apply for additional tasting guests.

235 Hoosick St. • Troy, NY 12180 • Tel 518.272.1700 • Fax 518.272.1701 • www.troy.hgi.com • www.therensselaer.com

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We welcome the opportunity to host special events associated with your wedding, including the engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner and post-wedding brunch. Please consult your event planner regarding blocks of rooms for your guests, available at a discounted rate.