Reception area including plaza level, grand ballroom and terrace patio. Butler passed hors d oeuvres service during cocktail hour

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Blackwell weddings

The Perfect Wedding Day

The Blackwell would like to say thank you to you and your family for giving us the opportunity to host your special day by offering the following complimentary services:

Reception area including plaza level, grand ballroom and terrace patio Butler passed hors d’oeuvres service during cocktail hour Private menu tasting offered for up to four guests prior to your wedding for receptions with 100+ guests hosted by our executive chef C. David Wolf (Scheduled three to four months prior to your wedding reception) Personal consultations with wedding coordinator for your venue needs 20’ x 20’ wooden parquet dance floor, staging and risers Modern designer china and classic oversized flatware Cake cutting and serving Professional banquet captain and staff dedicated to your event Floor-length linen tablecloths and coordinating napkins Complimentary overnight accommodations for the bride and groom Discounted hotel room rates for wedding guests

Gathering together Cutting Edge Ice Accents Pictured ice sculptures are available upon request Market price

Fire & Ice The marriage of fresh-cut flowers and aromatic candles, spiraling upward toward a skillfully carved ice sculpture adding elegance to your reception

“Tiffany”® Style Crystal Vase Bouquet of flowers designed around your special day beautifully arranged in a masterful ice crystal vase

Interactive Ice Cocktail “Martini” Bar Designed with a channel luge flowing with your preferred spirits

Video Projected Ice Screen Featuring your personalized live or recorded video displayed in the ice

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Gathering together Reception Platter Presentations

Maryland Plate du Mer Chesapeake style boiled colossal shrimp, marinated crab-stuffed mussels, and sliced house-cured smoked salmon. Presented with classic garnishes, petite rye, fresh-cut lemon, spiced cocktail and French remoulade sauces $195 per 25 guests Mediterranean Antipasto Display Marinated grilled vegetables, wine-cured olives, sliced salami and spiced capicola ham, mortadella, peppered salami sausage and ciliegine mozzarella cheese. Presented with crisp rosemary ciabatta bread and sundried tomato spread $175 per 25 guests Warm Spree of Brie and Chevre Ripened French brie with a layer of creamy goat cheese brushed with honey and crushed hazelnuts and almonds, enrobed in a delicate puff pastry and baked golden. Presented with house-made blueberry–lavender marmalade, savory lavosh flatbread, seeded crackers and crusty baguette slices $165 per 25 guests Hand Selected Artisan Craft Cheese Local and imported selections sourced from artisan dairy farms presented with seedless grapes, spiced candied pecans, bush berries, crusty baguette, flatbreads and savory crackers $150 per 25 guests Italian North Points Bruschetta Displays of sliced olive oil-baked Italian bread topped with a medley of northern Italian relishes to include mixed olive tapenade, eggplant caponata, sundried tomato and basil spread, parmesan herb cheese spread, parma prosciutto and mozzarella brushed with sweet basil pesto $105 per 25 guests

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Gathering together

Reception Hors d’oeuvres

Delight your guests with champagne and hors d’oeuvres butler-passed by our uniformed service staff as they await your arrival. (Available for order in increments of 25 pieces)

Cold

Lobster and shrimp tartlet with paddlefish caviar La Mancha Manchego cheese and sour cherry chutney on crostini Creamy smoked salmon mousse in Belgian endive with wasabi caviar Pepper beef carpaccio, horseradish, bleu cheese mousse and caramelized onion Mediterranean inspired shrimp, bacon, lettuce and tomato on rosemary crostini Smoked duck breast on multigrain croustade with raspberry, orange and chervil Caprese tomato skewers with Nicoise olives, sweet basil and ciliegine mozzarella Ripened brie canapé with sundried fruit compote and spiced candied pecans Hawaiian Ahi poke wonton with avocado, sriracha sauce, cilantro and sesame Smoked Atlantic salmon rosette on rye toast with dill, caper and onion Poached pear bruschetta with creamy gorgonzola, fig and walnuts Tropical fruit and berry skewers brushed with natural agave syrup $120 per 25 pieces

Warm

Wild mushroom risotto arancini with pesto aioli Crispy artichoke heart and goat cheese fritter Asian vegetable spring roll with yin-yang dipping sauce Cornmeal shrimp and grits cakes with spicy crab and crispy yams Curry-seared sea scallop skewer wrapped with crispy pancetta Tender green asparagus wrapped in phyllo, dusted with parmesan and truffle Blackwell house-made petite Angus gourmet burger with smoked cheddar cheese Thai-inspired chicken and roasted cashew spring roll with horseradish marmalade Wild mushroom duxelles in a delicate puff pastry shell accented with parmesan Creamy brie, raspberries accented with honey-glazed crushed almonds, baked in pastry Steamed pork and vegetable pot-sticker with chili garlic sambal Petite crab cakes, pan-seared with spicy French remoulade sauce $135 per 25 pieces 3

Served dinners Served Dinners

All entrees include a first-course house-made soup or composed salad selection

First-Course Selections

Minestra Miritata alla Romano Traditional Italian wedding soup with pulled chicken and ditalini pasta Potato Leek Potage Potage of melted leek and Yukon potatoes with a hint of fennel Signature Tomato Bisque Roasted roma tomato and basil bisque highlighted with pesto cream Vine-Ripened Tomato and Cucumber Salad Organic mixed greens, radicchio, Belgian endive, crumbled goat cheese and a crisp rosemary crouton. Offered with herbal balsamic vinaigrette Blackwell Signature Salad Organic greens with candied pecans, roasted corn, fresh berries and port wine vinaigrette Classic Caesar Salad Crisp hearts of romaine lettuce, garlic-herb croutons, shredded parmesan cheese and marinated roma tomatoes served with our house-made Caesar dressing Community-Supported Garden Salad A medley of locally harvested lettuces attractively arranged with roasted peppers, grilled artichoke, toasted almonds, brine-cured olives and marinated grape tomatoes. Presented with a crisp rosemary crostini

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Served dinners

Upgrade First-Course Selections

You may consider upgrading your soup or salad options at an additional cost Maine Lobster Bisque Accented with a duet of crème fraiche hearts $6 per guest Wild Mushroom Bisque An earthy blend of north woods mushrooms scented with white truffle $4.50 per guest White Asparagus Bisque A refined blend of creamy white asparagus, leeks, celery and lemon thyme $5 per guest Essence of Paradise Rich vegetable broth simmered with Asian vegetables, accented with a vegetable dumpling $4 per guest Apple and Endive Salad Baby field greens, julienne Belgian endive, candied pecans, crisp tart apples, seedless red grapes and scallions. Dressed with a white balsamic vinaigrette $4.50 per guest Bibb and Bleu Organic hydroponic bibb lettuce, Italian radicchio, Belgian endive, and local organic miniature lettuces presented with marinated tomatoes, asparagus and rich bleu cheese mousse. Offered with the Blackwell herbal vinaigrette $6.50 per guest Pan-Seared Mahi and Prawns Long-line caught Mahi seared golden and brushed with citrus-chive accent, presented over a tropical fruit salsa with spice-rubbed prawns and duet of fruit coulis $7 per guest Maryland Style Crab Cake East-coast lump crab blended with Chesapeake spices, herbs, and our signature aioli, pan seared and presented with asparagus and roasted corn cream, finished with julienne leeks and bacon $7 per guest 5

Elegant Entrée Selections

Served dinners

($3 up charge will be applied to multiple entree selections) Char-Grilled Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin Grilled medium, presented on a buttery croustade brushed with garlic, topped with a medley of wild and domestic mushrooms. Served with garden-fresh vegetables and pommes dauphinoise $39.50 per guest Roast Breast of Chicken Champagne French-cut breast filled with a delicate and light chicken mousse flavored with fines herbes and sweet currants. Presented over a blend of wild rice and couscous and enhanced with maitgnon brunoise finished with champagne veloute $29.50 per guest Supremes of Chicken Napoleon Romano cheese-crusted supremes of chicken, layered with roasted mild garlic enriched spinach sauté, slow-roasted tomatoes and a mild Danish Fontina cheese glaze. Served with a saffron-scented risotto, tomato coulis and fresh-picked vegetable medley $26.50 per guest Mykonos Chicken Strudel Boneless breast of chicken stuffed with sweet sundried tomato, sweet basil, feta, parmesan, and brine-ripened Greek olives, encased in a flakey pastry and baked. Presented with pesto cream, the season’s best available vegetable medley and mixed grain-rice pilaf $27.25 per guest Chicken and Crab Farci Pan-seared French-cut chicken breast stuffed with Chesapeake-style crabmeat. Presented with roasted sweet bell pepper cream, lobster-stuffed pasta pillows and garden-fresh vegetables $28.75 per guest Roast Loin of Premium Farmland® Duroc Pork Sage-mustard and whiskey-basted boneless pork loin wrapped in hickory-smoked bacon, presented with smoked cheddar-mashed potatoes and garden-fresh vegetables, finished with a tomato-fennel ragout $27.50 per guest

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Served dinners

Vegetarian Eggplant Rolotini Sliced eggplant rolled with basil, ricotta, mozzarella cheese, and ribbons of carrot, zucchini and yellow squash. Baked with provolone cheese and a Sicilian sundried tomato marinara, served over saffron risotto $23.50 per guest

Fillet of Bass en Galette Market availability fillet of bass crusted with a mélange of sliced heirloom potatoes, skillet seared and basted with olive oil and herbs. Presented over grilled eggplant, oven-roasted tomatoes, and warm black olive relish. Finished with buttered seasonal vegetables and white wine-beurre blanc $35.50 per guest

Romantic Dinner Duets

Filet of Beef and Atlantic Salmon Duet Char-grilled petite filet mignon of beef accented with mushrooms paired with a pan-seared and citrus crumb-crusted fillet of salmon over steamed spinach with shallot confit, served with dauphinoise potato and buttery vegetables of the season $38.50 per guest Roast Sirloin of Beef and Prawn Duet Herb-crusted and seared 4-oz beef sirloin paired with a duet of jumbo shrimp basted with mild roasted garlic and herbs served with brandy-infused demi glace, buttery steamed vegetables and creamy roasted shallot potato puree $36.50 per guest Grilled Sirloin of Beef and Chicken Saltimbocca Duet Roasted roulade of chicken wrapped in lean cured ham, fresh mozzarella cheese, and savory sage paired with an herb-crusted sirloin of beef. Served with a medley of seasonal vegetables and classic risotto Milanese. Finished with porcini marsala sauce. $35.50 per guest Chicken and Chilean Sea Bass Duet Pan seared fillet of sea bass served over asparagus and sauced with red wine butter sauce, paired with a seared custom-cut breast of chicken over sautéed fennel and leeks. Presented with olive oil mashed potatoes, glazed organic carrots, French beans and steamed sweet red bell peppers $37 per guest 7

Wedding Dinner Buffets

Buffet dinners

All buffets include Crimson Cup gourmet coffee and teas, iced tea, seasonal infused water and our bakers’ freshly baked artisan breads and creamy whipped butter

The American Soiree Buffet

Classic chopped blend of organic spinach and romaine lettuce presented with croutons, marinated grape tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, seedless cucumbers and chopped smoked bacon, offered with buttermilk ranch dressing and herbal vinaigrette Farfalle pasta salad with roasted peppers, grilled squash, mushrooms, spinach and cheese Lemon thyme glazed white fish stuffed with julienne carrots over sweet corn cream accented with bay shrimp, asparagus tips and chopped tomato Bacon-wrapped house-cured and hickory-smoked pork loin with a Carolina-style sweet-spiced tomato barbecue glaze, presented with white cheddar and buttermilk mashed potatoes Lightly crumbed and crispy fried chicken breast cutlets drizzled with orange-horseradish marmalade and presented with seasonal fresh picked vegetables $31 per guest

The Due Amore Buffet

Creamy roma tomato soup with sweet basil pesto accent Insalata Caesar with parmesan, garlic croutons, marinated tomatoes and classic dressing Chilled penne with sundried tomatoes, olive tapenade, toasted pine nuts, grilled eggplant, accents of sweet basil, oregano and fresh mozzarella Chilled grilled asparagus, artichoke, roasted tomatoes, yellow bell pepper and grilled red onion Herb-and-pepper-crusted grilled Angus chuck tenderloin steak, balsamic onions, Portobello mushrooms and gorgonzola crumbles accented with horseradish cream on the side Artichoke-and-onion-stuffed fillet of Atlantic salmon, pesto crusted, and presented over julienne vegetables with citrus olive oil, capers, roasted tomato and wilted organic greens Rainbow tortellini stuffed with three cheeses and finished with a spicy Italian sausage Bolognese sauce Broccoli and cauliflower al forno $34.50 per guest

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The Happily Ever After Buffet

Buffet dinners

Lobster bisque accented with chive cream Organic greens with petite tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese, chopped bacon, chopped eggs, herbed croutons and cucumber, offered with buttermilk ranch, Cabernet vinaigrette and creamy blue cheese dressing Chilled Edamame, julienne carrots and leeks, smoked bacon, caramelized pearl onion, diced ripe tomatoes and shaved parmesan cheese Chilled marinated asparagus, roasted couscous, grilled squash, sweet bell peppers, and herbal white balsamic vinaigrette Escalope of chicken with lemon-caper herb butter, presented with broccoli, oblique carrots and a blended mixed grain pilaf with mirepoix vegetables Petite filet mignon of beef, herb-crusted and wrapped with smoked bacon, presented with roasted redskin potatoes, a rich red wine demi glace and horseradish cream sauce Saffron scented risotto with green asparagus and roasted red peppers wrapped with layers of young carrots, green zucchini and egg pasta lightly crumbed and crisped, presented with a Sicilian style sundried tomato coulis $39.50 per guest

Children’s Plated Dinner Options (Select one meal preference for guests under the age of 12)

Buttered Spaghetti and Petite Meatballs Served with cheesy garlic toasts and cinnamon apple sauce $10.50 per child Carnival Style Corn Dog All-beef corn dog on a stick with creamy macaroni and cheese, steamed carrots and cinnamon apple sauce $11.75 per child Fresh-Cut Grilled Chicken Tenders All-white meat chicken tenders served with ranch dip, cob-cut sweet corn and creamy mashed potatoes $14.75 per child All children’s meals are served with your selection of low-fat milk, vanilla soy silk, chocolate milk or apple juice. 9

Chef Attended dinner station

Roaming D inner Stations

Design your personal preference roaming dinner reception by allowing our award-winning culinary team to prepare your selections to order at the time of service. Stations include attendant* fees, accoutrements and enhancements.

Classic Caesar Salad Station

Chopped hearts of romaine lettuce, crisp garlic croutons, marinated grape tomatoes, brine-marinated olives, tossed with Parmesan with our house-recipe Caesar dressing $8 per guest*

Steakhouse Chop Salad Station

A blend of organic spinach and romaine tossed with croutons, marinated grape tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese, seedless cucumbers, sliced black olives and chopped smoked bacon, prepared with chunky bleu cheese or olive oil and herb vinaigrette $7.50 per guest*

Blackwell Signature Salad Station

Organic mixed greens, candied pecans, fresh-cut roasted corn and handpicked berries tossed with a rich house-made signature ruby port wine vinaigrette $8.50 per guest*

Mediterranean Italian Pasta Station

Three-cheese filled tortellini and orecchiette pasta offered with sweet Italian sausage Bolognese, creamy alfredo and classic spicy marinara Toppings to accent the pastas include parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, extra virgin olive oil, fresh leafy spinach and grilled Mediterranean vegetables Presented with warm soft-dough garlic breadsticks $12.25 per guest

Carved Breast of Chicken Saltimbocca

Boneless breast of chicken marinated with sage, garlic and lemon wrapped with prosciutto ham and rolled with creamy asiago cheese, served with tomato fennel ragout and crisp rosemary crostini $135 per roulade serving 15 guests*

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Chef Attended dinner station

Carved House Smoked Breast of Turkey

Honey and sage mustard-glazed natural breast of turkey lightly smoked and slow roasted. Offered with petite dried fruit and roasted shallot bread pudding bites, cranberry-orange chutney, whole-grain mustard and the Blackwell’s signature aioli $145 per breast serving approximately 35 guests*

Carved Fillet of Atlantic Salmon enCroute

Farm-raised salmon, en roulade with rock lobster mousseline, tender Swiss chard, mushroom duxelles and sundried yellow tomatoes, wrapped in a delicate pastry, baked and served with classic sauce béarnaise and French remoulade $145 per salmon serving approximately 24 guests*

Carved Caribbean Spiced Steamship Round of Pork

Pleasant blend of freshly ground island spices with garlic glaze, lightly smoked and slowly roasted. Offered with sweet mango-pineapple chutney, pepper relish and creamy Dijonnaise $160 per round serving approximately 65 guests*

Carved Black Angus ® Filet of Beef Tenderloin

Spiced mustard and herb crusted, slow-roasted beef, served with Pommery Moutarde de Meaux, creamy horseradish sauce and truffled wild mushroom demi glace $195 per tenderloin serving approximately 15 guests*

Carved Roast Steamship Round of Beef

Jumbo garlic studded Black Angus® primal cut of beef, herb-and-pepper-crusted and slow-roasted for 15 hours. Offered with gourmet mustards, Blackwell’s signature spicy aioli, creamy horseradish sauce and green peppercorn-rosemary jus lie $675 per round serving approximately 150 guests*

Carved English Roast Prime Rib of Beef

Standing rib roast crusted with herbs and crushed garlic, slow-roasted and sliced ala minute. Presented with Yorkshire pudding, savory beef jus lie, stone-ground mustard and creamy horseradish sauce $325 per rack serving approximately 28 guests* 11

Wedding cake

Blackwell Wedding Cake

A personal tasting will be scheduled with our pastry chef to review size, shape, variations of flavor, design style and complexity of your wedding cake. All our cakes are made with a vanilla bean butter cream icing. $4.50 per guest

Cake F lavors

F illing F lavors

(Additional cake flavors are $.75 per guest)

(Filling flavors are an additional $.75 per guest)

White Yellow Chocolate Marble Strawberry Lemon Hazelnut Mocha Red velvet Coconut Spice Carrot

Chocolate ganache White chocolate ganache Chocolate mousse Peanut butter mousse Cappuccino mousse Lemon mousse Raspberry marmalade Guava jam Lemon curd Passion fruit curd Whipped cream and fresh berries

Cake Enhancements

Enhancement of your wedding cake to rolled fondant additional $1.25 per guest Painted-plate presentation with a trio of dessert sauces for your wedding cake with fresh berry garnish and whipped cream additional $1.85 per guest This day is just as special to the groom as it is to the bride, so please inquire about ordering a groom’s cake especially for him.

Hand-Crafted Wedding Favors

Chocolate-dipped bride and groom long-stem strawberries $2.50 each White and dark chocolate truffles with bride and groom initials $2.25 each 12

Bride and groom macaroons with initials $2.50 each

Late Night snacks

Late Night Snacks M idnight Explosives

Includes carnival-style popcorn maker, buttered popcorn, spicy cheddar popcorn, toffee popcorn with peanuts and almonds served in individual bags $3.50 per guest

Slider and Fries Station

Petite hamburgers with cheese, pulled chicken, braised beef and honey fried chicken tenders. Offered with soft-dough pan rolls, sweet pickle chips, sliced tomato, crispy onion, thick-cut batter-crusted Idaho potato fries served with warm nacho cheese sauce, scallions and infused ketchups $8.50 per guest

N acho Cheese F ondue

Warm white and yellow queso fresco offered with corn tortilla chips served with smoky beef and bean chili, scallions, fresh jalapeno, spicy cumin-cilantro salsa, sliced black olives, sour cream, diced tomatoes and shredded cheddar-jack cheese $6.75 per guest

Blackwell Thin Crust Pizza

Our house-made thin-crust herbed pizza topped with marinara, shredded mozzarella and your choice of pepperoni, salami, sautéed mushrooms, sweet Italian sausage, mild pepperoncinis, olives or roasted marinated tomatoes $7.75 per guest

Scoops and Ladles Ice Cream Parlor

Selection of three Graeter’s local ice creams offered with ala minute malted waffles, whipped cream, hot fudge, warm caramel sauce, cherries, chocolate sprinkles, crushed peanuts, Reese’s® pieces, crushed Butterfinger ® bars, toffee chips and miniature chocolate chip cookies $9.50 per guest

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Morning brunch

The Bride and Groom’s Breakfast

Our Bistro 2110 breakfast buffet is available from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., if you would like to purchase meal vouchers for your guests to have breakfast at their leisure. Or, if you would prefer, we have spaces available to host a private gathering with your selection of buffet options.

Classic Beginning

Freshly baked muffins, croissants and Danish pastries served with whipped butter, jams and preserves, assorted sliced fruit with seasonal berries Fluffy scrambled eggs, country sausage links and smoked bacon Rosemary-onion Yukon gold potato hash Warm cinnamon rolls with vanilla bean icing Crimson Cup gourmet coffee and teas, bottles of orange, apple and grapefruit juices $16.50 per guest

Our Honeymoon Breakfast Buffett

Freshly baked muffins, croissants and Danish pastries served with whipped butter and preserves, House cured gravlax with petite rye bagels, cream cheese and classic accoutrements Assorted sliced fruit with seasonal berries Farm-fresh fluffy scrambled eggs Rosemary-onion Yukon gold potato hash Country-style sausage links, hickory-smoked bacon Warm cinnamon swirl pan rolls glazed with vanilla bean fondant frosting Crimson Cup gourmet coffee and teas, bottles of orange, apple and grapefruit juices $19.50 per guest

Five-Star F arewell Brunch

Freshly baked muffins, croissants and Danish pastries, whipped butter and preserves House cured-hickory smoked salmon lavosh pinwheel with capers, onion and cream cheese Farm-fresh fluffy scrambled eggs, steel-cut oatmeal with mixed berries and natural walnuts Thick-cut cinnamon and banana-stuffed French toast with warm maple syrup and berries Ala minute skillet-made egg omelets and Belgian malted waffles with toppings and maple syrup Country sausage links, smoked bacon Rosemary-onion Yukon gold potato hash Assorted cubed melons and pineapple accented with seasonal berries Crimson Cup gourmet coffee and teas, bottles of orange, apple and grapefruit juices $26.50 per guest 14

The Blackwell Bar

Spirits & beverages

Consumption Bar Pricing (priced per drink consumed) Hosted Bar Call..................................$5.50 Premium........................$6.25 House Champagne....$5.50 House Wine.................$5.50 Domestic Beer............$4.25

Cash Bar

Premium Beer.............$5 Cordials.........................$6.50 Sodas.............................$2.75 Sparkling Water..........$2.75

Call..................................$6 Premium........................$6.75 House Champagne....$6.25 House Wine.................$6 Domestic Beer............$4.75

Premium Beer.............$5.50 Cordials......................... $7 Sodas.............................$2.75 Sparkling Water...........$2.75

Package Bar Pricing (priced per guest) Full Premium Level (includes liquors, wine, beer, soda, juices and sparkling water) $12 per guest for the first hour / $9 per guest each additional hour Full Call Level (includes liquors, wine, beer, soda, juices and sparkling water) $10 per guest for the first hour / $8.50 per guest each additional hour Beer and Wine Bar (includes wine, beer, soda, juices and sparkling water) $8.50 per guest for the first hour / $7 per guest each additional hour 5-Hour Banquet Bar Maximum The Blackwell offers an extensive wine and champagne list, hand picked to accompany any and every meal option or personal preference. We take pride in the fact that we create the overall event experience. Each item is hand selected by you and our trained staff. Our wine list is available upon request.

Creative Spirit Additions

The per drink charge below is a surcharge to the selected bar of choice. Freshly made Mojitos with sugar cane and fragrant mint garnish $1.75 ea. Passion fruit Belinis $1.75 ea. Pomegranate mimosas with fresh blueberry-orange garnish $2.50 ea. House-made Sangria with fresh-fruit garnish $3.25 ea. Martini station with assorted vodka, gin, mixers and garnish $5 ea. Blushing Bride champagne served with candied wild hibiscus flower $7.75 per flute

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@ The Blackwell

Important information

Deposit Policy: An advance deposit of $1,000 will be required at the signing of the contract.

The deposit amount will be non-refundable and applied to your account. Six (6) months prior to the wedding date, 50 percent of the projected food and beverage revenue is due. Approximately 60 days prior to the event, our wedding planner will contact you to set an appointment to begin detailing your event at which time 75 percent of the projected food and beverage revenue will be due. Three (3) business days prior to your event, 100 percent of the final payment is due for the remaining balance along with the final count for your event. All deposits must be paid in full prior to the event date. An approved credit card must be given to charge any additional charges the evening of the event. An automatic schedule of payments will be provided along with the contract for approval by both parties.

Cancelation: If a reservation for an event is canceled prior to 12 months prior to the event

date, there will be no charge. If the event is canceled between six and 12 months before the event, the client will be charged 50 percent of the anticipated revenue based on the signed agreement. If the event is canceled within a three-to-six-month period prior to the event, the client will pay 75 percent of the anticipated revenue based on the signed agreement. If the event is canceled less than three months before the event, the client will pay 100 percent of the anticipated revenue based on the signed agreement.

Wedding Ceremony: Indoor or outdoor space may be reserved for wedding ceremonies

through coordination with the hotel’s wedding planner. Time will be required to reset space for other functions of the event. The Blackwell applies a $700 ceremony fee, which includes chair set-up and re-set, microphones and amplification.

Event Time Block: Event time allows five hours, including time spent on Plaza Level for a pre-

reception. Additional hours may be added for $200 per hour. All events must conclude by midnight.

Room Décor: Any wedding items or simple décor may be dropped off at the Blackwell up to

three days prior to the event. The Blackwell will set out wedding items and décor as instructed for no additional fee. Restrictions regarding decorations are: no glitter or confetti; no items may be affixed to Blackwell walls or ceilings.

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Signage: Signage posting in the public areas of the hotel is not permitted unless the client

presents a written request that is approved by the hotel. All signs must be professionally printed and not hand lettered.

Menus and Guarantees: Due to uncertain market circumstances, prices are subject to change

without notice and substitutions may be necessary. Menus for all events must be finalized with the wedding planner no later than three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled event. An approximation of the number of wedding guests is to be communicated to the hotel’s wedding planner seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled event and the actual guarantee is due three (3) business days prior to the scheduled event. The hotel cannot be responsible for service to more than 5 percent over the guarantee. Your final guarantee is not subject to reduction. All charges will be based on the guarantee or upon the actual number of persons served, whichever is greater.

Service Charges: A service charge of 22 percent on food and beverage purchase plus all

applicable state and local taxes will be added to all events and guest rooms (subject to change). Any group requesting state and or local sales tax exemption must submit a copy of the tax exemption certificate at the time of signing this contract.

Carry-In and Carry-Out Policy: The Blackwell reserves the right to inspect and control all

private parties, meetings, receptions, etc., being held on the premises. Other than an approved wedding cake vendor or wedding favors, no food or beverage is permitted to be brought into the banquet and/or meeting rooms.

Damages: The customer agrees to be responsible for any damages caused by the clients, his/her

guests, invited employees, independent contractors or their agents under the client’s control to any function space or any other part of the Blackwell.

Outside Vendors: All outside vendors conducting business at the Blackwell must be pre-

approved by the hotel. Please notify the hotel’s wedding planner in writing no earlier than 30 days prior to your scheduled event.

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