willard intercontinental weddings

WeddingsWILLARD INTERCONTINENTAL

THE WILLARD INTERCONTINENTAL

Gracefully orchestrated celebrations of consistent quality, classic

elegance, attention to detail and personalized service are the

hallmarks of a Willard InterContinental Wedding.

A magnificent Wedding venue, our historic landmark hotel,

neighboring the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue, has

been faithfully restored to her 1904 Beaux-Arts splendor. The

Willard offers sumptuous world-class cuisine set in lush, intimate

environments that are refined and stylish, yet supremely relaxed.

Our entire staff is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of

every guest.

Unforgettable. Exquisite. Classic.

The Willard InterContinental boasts 335 beautifully

appointed guestrooms and suites featuring all the

amenities a luxury hotel offers.

Wedding guests may also enjoy meals at our restaurants:

CAFÉ DU PARC, classic bistro cuisine with Parisian-

style outdoor seating; ROUND ROBIN AND SCOTCH

BAR; PEACOCK ALLEY for seasonal afternoon teas and

evening cocktails; OCCIDENTAL GRILL & SEAFOOD,

a staple of Washington DC, all are perfect locations for

rehearsal dinners, brunches, and continuing celebration

of your special moment.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

To secure your wedding at the Willard InterContinental,

a deposit equivalent to 25% of the minimum food and

beverage and rental fee is required with contract signature.

All events must paid 10 business days in advance. Payments

may be made by credit card, personal check, certified &

cashier’s check, or cash. Please note the Hotel requires a

credit card authorization to remain on file in addition to

the primary method of payment. Final payments may only

be made by certified check, cashier’s check or credit card.

GUARANTEES

To ensure adequate preparation, a guarantee of the

number of persons attending is required by five working

days prior to the event day. You will be charged for the

guaranteed number. However, should your guest count

increase by the time the event occurs, you will be charged

for the additional guests accordingly.

MINIMUM FOOD AND BEVERAGE REQUIREMENTS

Food and Beverage minimums are established by the Hotel

according to demand, availability, and space requirements

for your Wedding. Minimums vary based on the day of

the week, time of the year, and day of interest. Your

Catering Sales Manager will provide you with minimum

requirements once you have established a date.

WEDDING TASTINGS

Complimentary dinner tastings are available for Weddings

of 100 guests or more for up to four guests, and must

be scheduled in advance. Wedding tastings are available

between Monday-Thursday at 2pm, and must be scheduled

with 20 days advance notice, pending availability of the

culinary team. Tastings are available only for the plated

portion of the menu and your Wedding cake.

TABLE SETTINGS

A selection of damask ivory or golden floor length linens,

white cloth napkins, five votive candles per table, your

choice of charger plate, selection of table number frames,

selection of china and silverware are provided by the

Hotel.

GUESTROOMS

The Willard will provide one complimentary suite for

the bride and groom on your Wedding night complete

with a specialty amenity. The Hotel is happy to establish

a courtesy room block for your out-of-town guests.

Guestrooms are subject to 14.5% Room Tax.

VENDORS

We work with the best vendors in the DC area, and

are happy to assist you with your needs for additional

services. As a policy of the Hotel, all vendors/suppliers

contracted must follow Hotel Guidelines. Please see our

Vendor Guidelines.

PARKING - 2015

Reduced event parking for your guests is available at

$23.00 per vehicle if charged to the Master Account.

Should your guests pay for parking charges individually,

parking is $32.00 per vehicle. Please note rate is subject

to change without notice.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION AND CHARGES

Please see the General Information Form for further

details.

THE CRYSTAL ROOM

Evoking romantic elegance and intimacy, the sparkling Crystal Room shimmers in turn-of-the-century splendor. The

Crystal Room was the original ballroom for the Willard InterContinental when it opened in 1901. It, too, has been

brought back to its original design, with floor to ceiling windows, marble columns, and ornate hand-carved gold leaf

crown-moldings.

Ceremony Capacity: 250 | Reception Capacity: 130

THE WILLARD ROOM

The warm, rich ambiance of the Willard Room inspires romance. Formerly the Willard Fine Dining Room, it has also

been restored to its original design with six exquisite brass chandeliers, floor to ceiling windows, as well as hand-carved

wood accents throughout the ceiling.


THE GRAND BALLROOM

Few venues rival the Willard InterContinental’s Grand Ballroom with its buttercup yellow, pale blue, and soft green hues,

beveled mirrors, crystal chandeliers and beautifully hand-painted landscape. Six hand-crafted crystal chandeliers serve

as the focal point of the space. The Grand Ballroom also features a private reception space for cocktails and desserts.


THE COURTYARD & BREEZEWAY

Nestled between the Breezeway and Café Du Parc, The Willard InterContinental’s Courtyard is an elegant, urban

courtyard beautifully appointed with a two-tier water fountain which operates between Spring and Fall. The Breezeway

beautifully bridges the two sides of the Willard Building, and creates an open, elegant atmosphere for cocktail receptions

and intimate dinners. As it connects with the Courtyard, guests can flow in and out of the building and enjoy the best

of both worlds.

Dinner Capacity: 80 | Reception Capacity: 250

WeddingsWeddingsWILLARD CEREMONIES

Ceremony fees vary according to the amount of time and space required.

Traditional one-hour Ceremonies start at $1,500.00 and include:

Classic Golden Banquet Chairs

Risers

Place Card Table With Damask Linens

Microphone, Speaker & Technician

Passed Sparkling Wine & Water

A two-hour time period is allotted for your Wedding Ceremony, including

one hour of set up. Should you need additional time or have a more elaborate

Ceremony; please contact your Event Services Manager for pricing.

Weddings2015 WEDDING PACKAGE

Our signature Wedding Packages are designed to

include all that you and your guests will need for an

unforgettable Wedding experience, with options to

customize your special day.

Willard InterContinental Wedding Packages start at

$185.00 per person.

All pricing is based on a five hour reception, excluding

21% Service Charge and 10% DC Sales Tax.

OUR WEDDING PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Sparkling Wine Toast

Five Hour Open Willard Brands Bar

Five Butler Passed Hors D’ oeuvres

Two-Course Seated Dinner

Wine Service with Dinner

Customized Wedding Cake

Specialty Damask Linens

Banquet Tables & Chairs

Table Number Frames

Selection of Charger Plates

Complimentary Tasting for up to 4 Guests

Specialized Event Services Manager

WeddingsWeddingsWHITE GLOVE RECEPTION

Willard Wedding pre-dinner receptions usually last sixty minutes, and are the perfect opportunity for

your guests to mingle while you and your bridal party get pictures and prepare for a grand evening of

celebration. Please select five hors d’oeuvres:

COLD

Champagne & Melon Soup in a Shot Glass

Mango & Crab Crostini with Wasabi Aioli

California Roll with Wasabi & Soya Dipping Sauce

Bruschetta with Avocado, Tomato & Micro Basil

HOT

Spinach & Feta in Crisp Poppy Seed Phyllo

Mushroom Risotto Purse with Black Truffle

Vegetable Spring Roll with Chili Dipping Sauce

Tenderloin of Sesame Chicken

WeddingsSOUP & SALAD

Please select one:

SALAD

ORGANIC MESCLUN GREENS

Seasonal Organic Greens

Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Shaved Fennel, Cucumber

Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette

TRI-COLOR SEASONAL SALAD

Arugula, Radicchio, Endive, Caramelized Pear,

Cambozola Cheese

Cherry Balsamic

CHILLED MAINE LOBSTER SALAD

Frisee, Baby Mixed Greens, Seasonal Vegetables

Mango Vinaigrette

Add $10.00 per person

SOUP

APPLE CIDER BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Apple Salsa

YELLOW TOMATO GAZPACHO

Cucumber Ceviche & Feta Cheese

LOBSTER TOMATO BISQUE

Brioche Croutons


FLORIDA CORN & CRAB BISQUE

Crème Fraiche


All prices exclusive of 21% Service Charge & 10% DC Sales Tax

WeddingsWeddingsAPPETIZER

You may choose to add an appetizer course to your dinner from the selections below:

WARM GOAT CHEESE TART

Caramelized Onion, Petite Organic Mixed Greens &

Sherry Vinaigrette


SPRING VEGETABLE RISOTTO

Locally Grown Seasonal Vegetables, Mascarpone,

Parmesan & Fine Herbs


PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS

Asian Cabbage Slaw


CRAB SALAD

Toast Points & Mesclun Micro Greens


JUMBO CRAB CAKE

Chipotle Aioli & Mango Salsa



Weddings ENTREE

SESAME CRUSTED ATLANTIC SALMON

Tomato Beurre Blanc

SHENANDOAH TROUT FILET

Lemon Cream Sauce

HONEY BRINED MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN

BREAST

Red Wine Basil Sauce

LEMONGRASS & STAR ANISE

BRAISED SHORT RIB

Spicy Fried Onion Rings


HERB ENCRUSTED RACK OF LAMB

Tarragon Jus


GRASS-FED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Balsamic Caramelized Onions

Virginia Red Wine Reduction


Should you choose to offer an entrée option for your wedding guests, the highest priced entrée will prevail for all entrée selections. It is your responsibility to inform the hotel of the exact quantities of each selection five days prior to the event (guarantee), and also note the selections in the place cards using a designated symbol for each selection. Please note it is your responsibility to provide place cards in alphabetical order to your Event Services Manager. The Willard InterContinental is happy to accommodate any special meal requests. Please speak with your Event Services Manager about your specific needs. A service charge of 21%, which

is taxable, and 10% DC tax applies to all services and products provided by the Hotel.


WeddingsWeddingsDUET ENTREE

FREE RANGE CHICKEN BREAST & CHESAPEAKE CRAB CAKE


GRASS-FED BEEF TENDERLOIN & CHESAPEAKE CRAB CAKE

Balsamic Caramelized Onions & Classic Remoulade


PETITE FILET MIGNON & MAINE LOBSTER TAIL

Pink Peppercorn Brandy Sauce &

Tomato Beurre Blanc


Should you choose to offer an entrée option for your wedding guests, the highest priced entrée will prevail for all entrée selections. It is your responsibility to inform the hotel of the exact quantities of each selection five days prior to the event (guarantee), and also note the selections in the place cards using a designated symbol for each selection. Please note it is your responsibility to provide place cards in alphabetical order to your Event Services Manager. The Willard InterContinental is happy to accommodate any special meal requests. Please speak with your Event Services Manager about your specific needs. A service charge of 21%, which

is taxable, and 10% DC tax applies to all services and products provided by the Hotel.


WeddingsWEDDING CAKES

Willard Weddings guests enjoy customized cakes prepared by our Executive Pastry Chef Gary

O’Hanlon and our superb culinary team. Our cakes are made fresh, and covered with a luxurious Italian

buttercream, perfect for the finest palates. We prepare a Faux Cake for display (up to five tiers) and

serve individual slices beautifully decorated with quenelle of cream, fresh berries, spun sugar, and fruit

coulis to each guest. Some designs may incur additional charges.

PISTACHIO POUND CAKE

Lightly Soaked in Rum

64% Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse

Coated with Chocolate Buttercream

CHOCOLATE FONDANT CAKE

Bitter Brownie Cake

Layers of Milk Chocolate Mousse

RED VELVET CAKE

Cream Cheese Filling and Frosting

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE

Layers of White Chocolate & Strawberry Mousse

BITTER ALMOND CAKE

Caramelized Almond Cream

BANANA BUTTER SPONGE CAKE

Layers of Banana and Milk Chocolate Creams

DEVIL’S FOOD CAKE

Orange Cream and a Chocolate Ganache

WeddingsWeddingsBAR SERVICE

WILLARD BRANDS BAR

Dewar’s White Label Scotch

Jim Beam Bourbon

Svedka Vodka

Canadian Club Whiskey

Beefeater Gin

Sauza Blanco Tequila

Bacardi Superior Rum

Stone Cellars Culinary Collection Wines

Domestic and Imported Beers

Assorted Regular and Diet Soft Drinks

PREMIUM BRANDS BAR

Johnny Walker Red Scotch

Maker’s Mark Bourbon

Stolichnaya Vodka

Jack Daniels Whiskey

Tanqueray Gin

Patron Silver Tequila

Mount Gay Eclipse Silver Rum

Stone Cellars Culinary Collection Wines

Domestic and Imported Beers

Assorted Regular & Diet Soft Drinks


CORDIALS

Patron XO Café, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Romana Sambucca & Amaretto Disaronno

Port/Cognac Sandeman Ruby, Sandeman 20 Year, Remy Martin VSOP & Hennessy VSOP

Added to the Premium Bar (5 Hours) – Add $35.00 per person

After-Dinner Service (1 Hour) - Add $15.00 per person


WeddingsS IGNATURE DRINKS

Our Food and Beverage Team can assist you in customizing a specialty cocktail for your wedding

reception. Below you will find some of the hottest trend and our guests’ favorites.


Velvet Club

Willard Absynth

Black Manhattan

Willard Mint Julep

Pomegranate Martini

Maison Premiere Spring Pimms Cup


Weddings

WeddingsENHANCEMENTSARTISAN CHEESE DISPLAY

Selection of Domestic & Imported Cheeses

Garnished with Dried Apricots, Candied Walnuts

Sliced French Bread & Imported Crackers

$18.50 per person

CHARCUTERIE TABLE

Display of Coppa, Parma Ham, Sopresetta,

Mortadella with Pistachio & Genoa Salami

Assorted Olives, Marinated Artichoke Heart, Button

Mushrooms, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Green Olive

Tapenade & Cherry Tomatoes

$28.00 per person

DIM SUM STATION

Sautéed Rice Noodles with Chicken or Shrimp, Spicy

Chicken & Beef Satay

Served with Peanut Sauce

$46.00 per person

SUSHI STATION

Please Select a Total of Five Options

Assortment of Maki Offerings: Yellow Tail, Tuna,

Spicy Tuna, Salmon, Spicy Salmon, California Roll,

Cucumber Roll & Barbeque Eel

Assortment of Sashimi Offerings: Poached Shrimp,

Rockfish, Salmon, Tuna & Yellow Tail

Served with Wasabi, Pickled Ginger & Soy Sauce

$44.00 per person *

SEAFOOD STATION

Poached Maine Lobster on Cucumber

East Coast Oysters

Served on the Half Shell or Shucked to Order

Snow Crab Claws, Littleneck Clams &

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp

Lemon Wedges & Spicy Tomato Cocktail Sauce

Assortment of Crackers & Pumpernickel Bread with

Tabasco & Brandy Sauces

$53.00 per person **

* (1) Sushi Chef Requied at $225.00 per 75-100 guests | ** (1) Oyster Shucker Required at $225.00 per 75-100 guests


WeddingsENHANCEMENTS

LATE NIGHT MUNCHIES

Butler Passed for One Hour. Selections are based on one

item of each selection per person.

Miniature Beef and Pulled Chicken Sliders

French Fries in Paper Cones & Ketchup

Chicken Tenders & BBQ Sauce

Chocolate & Strawberry Milkshake Shots

Assorted Cookies & Mini Ice Cream Sundays

$25.00 per person

TAPAS DISPLAY

Grilled Jumbo Shrimp on Curried Couscous

Fresh Herb Salad

Deconstructed Tuna Nicoise Salad

Napoleon of Mozzarella, Tomato, Zucchini,

Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette

Rustic Bread, Serrano Ham, Manchego Cheese,

Finely Diced Olives, Crushed Tomato, Garlic Spread

Bacon Wrapped Dates Filled with Blue Cheese

$45.00 per person

SEAFOOD FUN STATION

Displayed or Passed

Shrimp Cocktail in Shooter Glass with Cocktail Sauce

$7.00 each item

Scallop Lime & Cilantro Ceviche Shots

$8.00 each item

Assorted Sashimi

California Rolls, BBQ Eel, Yellow Tail, Salmon, Tuna

Served with Wasabi, Picked Ginger & Soy Sauce

$7.00 each item

MARYLAND LUMP CRAB DIP DISPLAY

Served with French Baguette & Assorted Crackers

$18.00 per person

TEX MEX STATION

Interactive Display

Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas

Blackened Tilapia

Hard and Soft Taco Shells , Carne Assada

Guacamole, Sour Cream, Tomato Salsa

Shredded Lettuce, Shredded Cheese, Tortilla Chips

$35.00 per person

CHOCOLATE DIPPED DESSERTS

Selections are based on one item of each per person.

Chef ’s Selection of Miniature Cakes, Tarts, Mousse

Cups, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Cookies & Truffles

$19.00 per person

MINIATURE VIENESSE TABLE

Chef ’s Selection of Miniature Cakes, Tarts, Mousse

Cups, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries,

Cookies & Truffles

$35.00 per person

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN

Flowing Milk or Dark Chocolate Served with Donut

Holes, Marshmallows, Strawberries, Gaufrettes,

Pineapple, Rice Crispy Treats & Pretzel Rods

$28.00 per person

CANDY SHOP

Assorted Chocolate Bark, Homemade

Marshmallows, Fruit Dusted Meringues, Truffles,

Lollipops & Jelly Beans. Double Fudge Brownies,

Blondies, Fantasy Bars & Turtle Bars

$21.00 per person


The Willard InterContinental Hotel

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004

Tel; 1-202-628-9100 Fax; 1-202-637-7326

[email protected]

www.washington.intercontinental.com

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