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Cape Rey wooden wedding arch White folding chairs
(2) Speakers and cordless microphone with stand
Fruit-infused water station for guests Gift and guestbook table
Sunday through Friday $1500Saturday $2500
Brunch $750
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I am thrilled that you have shown interest in our amazing gem of a resort in Carlsbad, CA and I can’t wait to hear more about what your wedding dreams look like and share the possibilities with you!
In this folder, you will find exciting resort information and specifics on our wedding packages.
No two people and no two weddings are the same. We help your wedding reflect who you are in the most beautiful way. Stress-free planning, smiles and laughs all along the way are what weddings at Cape Rey Carlsbad are all about.
With 10 years in the wedding and event business, weddings are my passion. I will be here for you every step of the way right until I witness you walking down the aisle to say “I do” to the one you love most. I consider it a privilege to be a part of it! Let’s talk wedding. Wedding dates, package options, budget, design…cake. All things are possible!
I cannot wait to give you the seaside wedding you have always wanted!
Warmest Regards,
ROBIN NALUAI, Director of Catering & Romance
T: 760 602 0800 ∙ D: 760 683 5416 ∙ E: [email protected]
GREETINGS FROM THE CAPE!
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Cape Rey wooden wedding arch White folding chairs
(2) Speakers and cordless microphone with stand Fruit-infused water station for guests
Gift and guestbook table
Sunday through Friday $1500++Saturday $2500++
Brunch $750++
*23% service charge and current state tax
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RECEPTION PACKAGE $119++ per person*23% service charge and current state tax
COCKTAIL HOUR (1) Hour of open soft bar: beer, wine, and soft drinks (No hard alcohol) Your selection of TWO tray passed hors d’oeuvres Belly bars and cocktail rounds with Cape Rey linens and votive candles
DINNER & DANCING Plated Salad Course and Entrée Course Three-tier Cape Rey wedding cake Dining tables with neutral underlays, white overlays, and votive candles Custom fit wooden dance floor Staging and risers as needed
BAR OPTIONS (for additional time not included in above package)
- Add hours of bar service at $10++ per hour / per person - Bill beverages to your tab based on consumption - Offer a bar for your guests to purchase beverages
ACCOMMODATIONS For weddings with a contracted $7,500 or higher food & beverage minimum, we are pleased to offer a complimentary (1) night stay in an ocean view ROOM with balcony for the bride and groom on the night of the wedding. For weddings with a contracted $20,000 or higher food and beverage minimum, we are pleased to offer a complimentary (1) night stay in an ocean view SUITE with dual balconies for the bride and groom on the night of the wedding.
NOTE: Should you wish to have your wedding ceremony at Cape Rey, please refer to the pricing on our Ceremony Package page.
STANDARD PACKAGE
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RECEPTION PACKAGE $139++ per person*23% service charge and current state tax
COCKTAIL HOUR (1) Hour of open SELECT BRANDS bar Your selection of FOUR tray passed hors d’oeuvres Belly bars and cocktail rounds with Cape Rey linens and votive candles
DINNER & DANCING Champagne toast Plated Salad Course and Entrée Course Three-tier Cape Rey wedding cake Wines served tableside for (1) hour during dinner service Dining tables with neutral underlays, white overlays, and votive candles Custom fit wooden dance floor Staging and risers as needed
BAR OPTIONS (for additional time not included in above package)
- Add hours of bar service at $10 per hour / per person - Bill beverages to your tab based on consumption - Offer a bar for your guests to purchase beverages
ACCOMMODATIONS For weddings with a contracted $7,500 or higher food & beverage minimum, we are pleased to offer a complimentary (1) night stay in an ocean view ROOM with balcony for the bride and groom on the night of the wedding. For weddings with a contracted $20,000 or higher food and beverage minimum, we are pleased to offer a complimentary (1) night stay in an ocean view SUITE with dual balconies for the bride and groom on the night of the wedding.
*Denotes additional upgrades from Standard Package
NOTE: Should you wish to have your wedding ceremony at Cape Rey, please refer to the pricing on our Ceremony Package page.
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RECEPTION PACKAGE $159++ per person*23% service charge and current state tax
COCKTAIL HOUR (1) Hour of open PREMIUM brands bar Your selection of FOUR tray passed hors d’oeuvres Belly bars and cocktail rounds with Cape Rey linens and votive candles
DINNER & DANCING Champagne toast Plated Salad Course and Entrée Course Three-tier Cape Rey wedding cake Wines served tableside for (1) hour during dinner service (2) Hours of additional open PREMIUM brands bar Dining tables with neutral underlays, white overlays, and votive candles Custom fit wooden dance floor, staging, and risers as needed Complimentary up lighting in the ballroom Complimentary upgrade to silver chiavari chairs
BAR OPTIONS (for additional time not included in above package)
- Add hours of bar service at $10 per hour / per person - Bill beverages to your tab based on consumption - Offer a bar for your guests to purchase beverages
ACCOMMODATIONS For weddings with a contracted $7,500 or higher food & beverage minimum, we are pleased to offer a complimentary (1) night stay in an ocean view ROOM with balcony for the bride and groom on the night of the wedding. For weddings with a contracted $20,000 or higher food and beverage minimum, we are pleased to offer a complimentary (1) night stay in an ocean view SUITE with dual balconies for the bride and groom on the night of the wedding.
*Denotes additional upgrades from Select Package
NOTE: Should you wish to have your wedding ceremony at Cape Rey, please refer to the pricing on our Ceremony Package page.
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MENU
Select either passed hors d’oeuvres or a display station
Lobster Salad Tartlet, Lemon Caper Aïoli, Chive
Citrus Poached Prawn, Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce
Pepper Crusted Roast Beef, Horseradish Aïoli, Micro Watercress
Cherve Goat Cheese, Toasted Pecan, Candied Apricot, Endive
Sugar Cured Tomato Bruschetta, Fresh Mozzarella
Seasonal Melon & Prosciutto, Merlot Sea Salt
Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipop, Mint Chimichurri
Coconut Shrimp, Orange Blossom Honey
Spinach & Artichoke Rangoon
Asparagus Asiago Phyllo Purse
Grilled Chicken Skewer, Pearl Onion, Mesquite Glaze
Gourmet Mini Quiche
CHILLED
WARM
Hors D’oeuvres Selections
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MENU
WILD BABY ARUGULA Tomatoes, Shaved Fennel, Goat Cheese, Smoked Almonds, Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette
BLOOMSDALE SPINACH Mandarin oranges, Jicama, Feta, Spiced Walnut, Apple Cider Vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD Shaved Parmesan, Seasoned Croutons, Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
LOCAL FIELD GREENS Petite Heirloom Tomato, Hothouse Cucumber, Grilled Asparagus, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
MENU
Select one salad for all guests
Salad Selections
HAND-CRAFTED SALADS
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TI LEAF ROASTED NATURAL SALMON + PRIME SHORT RIB Garden Pesto, Buttermilk Mashed Potato, Bloomsdale Spinach, Bella Mushroom, Peppercorn Glace
CRAB CRUSTED SEA BASS + MAINE LOBSTER TAIL Roasted Yukon Garlic Mashed Potato, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Artichoke Mushroom Ragu, Bordelaise, Lemon
PRIME TENDERLOIN FILET + GARLIC PRAWNS Bacon Scallion Yukon Potato Hash, Broccollini and Baby Carrot, Braised Cipollini, Peppercorn Glace
DUO OPTIONS (Add 10++ additional per person added to package price)
PAN SEARED JIDORI AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST Marble Potato, Broccollini and Baby Carrots, Garden Pesto, Natural Jus
MUSTARD GLAZED SALMON Buttermilk Mashed Potato, Cured Tomato, Pencil Asparagus, Beechwood Mushroom
CRAB-CRUSTED SEA BASS Citrus Parmesan Risotto, Bloomsdale Spinach, Bella Mushroom, Meyer Lemon Buerre Blanc
HERB CRUSTED STRIP STEAK Bacon Scallion Yukon Potato Hash, Broccollini and Baby Carrot, Braised Cipollini, Peppercorn Glaze
PRIME TENDERLOIN FILET Roasted Yukon Garlic Mashed Potato, Asparagus, Artichoke Mushroom Ragu, Bordelaise
GUINESS BRAISED PRIME BEEF SHORT RIB Yellow Corn + Marscapone Polenta, Pencil Asparagus, Truffled Beechwood Mushroom
ENTRÉE
MENUMENUEntrée Selections
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CLASSIC WHITE CAKE Vanilla Mousse, Fresh Strawberry Crush
CHOCOLATE CAKE Mocha Mousse, Chocolate Crisp
LEMON CAKE Raspberry Jam, Vanilla Mousse, Fresh Raspberries
CLASSIC RED VELVET CAKE Cream Cheese Filling
COCONUT CAKE Passionfruit Mousse
Textured or Smooth in a Variety of Styles
CAPE CAKE FAVORITES
ITALIAN BUTTERCREAM ICING
MENUMENUDessert Selections
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DINNER RECEPTION PACKAGE** $99++ per person*23% service charge and current state tax
**No food provided by Cape Rey
COCKTAIL HOUR (1) Hour of open SELECT brands bar Belly bars and cocktail rounds with Cape Rey linens and votive candles
DINNER AND DANCING Champagne toast Wine served tableside for (1) hour during dinner service (3) Hours of additional open SELECT brands bar Wait staff, dining tables with Cape Rey linens and votive candles Custom fit dance floor Staging & risers
Complimentary up lighting in the ballroom Complimentary upgrade to silver chiavari chairs
BAR OPTIONS
- Add hours of bar service at $10 per hour / per person - Bill beverages to your tab based on consumption - Offer a bar for your guests to purchase beverages
ACCOMMODATIONS For weddings with a contracted $7,500 or higher food & beverage minimum, we are pleased to offer a complimentary (1) night stay in an ocean view ROOM with balcony for the bride and groom on the night of the wedding. For weddings with a contracted $20,000 or higher food and beverage minimum, we are pleased to offer a complimentary (1) night stay in an ocean view SUITE with dual balconies for the bride and groom on the night of the wedding. Four hours of bar, wine service at dinner, and a champagne toast included. All food items provided by outside caterer.
NOTE: Should you wish to have your wedding ceremony at Cape Rey, please refer to the pricing on our Ceremony Package page.
OUTSIDE CATERINGFor Ethnic Weddings
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BRUNCH RECEPTION PACKAGE $60++ per person + $150++ for chef attendant at omelet station
BUFFET BREAKFAST
-Omelet Station with all the trimmings
-Bacon and Breakfast Sausage
-Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs, Sundried Tomatoes and Chives
-Roasted Breakfast Potato, Carmelized Vidalia Onion
-Cinnamon Challah French Toast, Sea Salted Butter, Maple Syrup
-Seasonal Fruits and Berries
-Chilled Juices, Hot Coffee and Tea
Three-Tier Cape Rey Wedding Cake
INCLUDES:
Dining Tables with Cape Rey Linens Custom Fit Dance Floor
NOTE: Should you wish to have your wedding ceremony at Cape Rey, please refer to the pricing on our Ceremony Package page.
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Served no later than 10pm
Kobe Beef Sliders with Carmelized Onions on Brioche Buns Housemade Pizza Squares: Pepperoni OR Hawaiian with Truffled Herb Ranch Beef Empanadas with Haas Avocado Guacamole Garlic Fries with Housemade Ketchup Mini Corndogs and Pretzel Bites with Stone Ground Mustard Aioli
SAVORY BITES $4.50++ PER PIECE
MINI SWEETS $4.00++ PER PIECE
Fresh Fruit Tarts Crunchy Salted Caramel Bars Mini Cookies: Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, or Peanut Butter Chocolate Pot De Crème Frangelico Crème Brûlée Double Chocolate Triangle Brownies Lemon Tarts
MENULate Night Snacks
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New Amsterdam Vodka Seagram’s Gin Ballantine’s Scotch Jim Beam Bourbon Cruzan White Rum Luna Azul Blanco E&J Brandy
SELECT BRANDS
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice
SOFT DRINKS
Ketel One Vodka Bombay Gin Dewar’s Scotch Bulleit Rye Bourbon Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Bacardi Silver Rum Captain Morgan Rum Sauza Hornitos Reposado Tequila E&J Brandy
PREMIUM BRANDS
Bud Light Stella Artoise Corona Stone IPA Ballast Point Amber Ale Saint Archer Blonde Ale
Microbrews Available Upon Request Ballast Point Big Eye IPA Karl Strauss Red Trolley Ale Saint Archer White Ale Saint Archer Pale Ale
BEER
MENUBar Selections
Trinity Oaks Chardonnay Trinity Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon Freixenet Sparkling Wine
HOUSE WINE
Cline Chardonnay Tolosa Cabernet Sauvignon
PREMIUM WINE
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WEDDING COORDINATION
OFFICIANTS
FLORALSKeli Christensen: Monarch Weddings619.540.0879 | monarchweddings.com
Merilee Hennings: Ever After Events619.787.0978 | everafterevents.biz
Christing Ong: Lavish Weddings858.740.4833 | lavishweddings.com
Suzanne Duffy: Crown Weddings619.571.6515 | crownweddings.com
Nahid Faroud: Wedding Elegance by Nahid619.920.2976 | weddingelegancesd.com
Jennifer Cole Florals760.815.8719 | jennifercoleflorals.com
Moments in Bloom: Dede Barnes760.809.0235 | momentsinbloom.com
Flowers by Annette Gomez760.931.1878 | flowersannettegomez.com
Passion Growers760.598.6380 | passiongrowers.com
MS Weddings & Events760.579.2437
Rev. Richleigh Powers760.929.1001 | revpowers.com
Eric Shawn Raftery760.707.4504 | ericshawnraftery.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
Poghosyan Studio818.599.8161 | poghosyanstudio.com
Petula Pea Photography760.815.0109 | petulapea.com
Bryan N. Miller619.300.8373 | bmillerweddings.net
Sara France619.795.7700 | francephotographers.com
VIDEOGRAPHYModern 8 Films760.846.0418 | modern8films.com
INVITATIONSAlchemy760.688.6011 | alchemyfineevents.com
Paper Source760.942.0400 | papersource.com
True Photography Weddings619.795.9545 | truephotographyweddings.com
VENDOR LIST
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VENDOR LIST
DISC JOCKIESBlake Miller619.840.3572 | promotionentertainment.com
Will Chitwood619.698.8338 | dancingdjproductions.com
Injoy Entertainment760.473.9800 | injoyent.com
Dave Cutler860.480.4487 | sandiegoeventdj.com
BANDSBonnie Foster Productions858.967.0157 | bonniefosterproductions.com
Encore Entertainment442.888.0014 | encoresandiego.com
INSTRUMENTALMichael Tiernan858.342.4720 | tiernantunes.com
TRANSPORTATIONLa Costa Limo760.438.4455 | lacostalimo.com
Cali Party Bus & Charter858.345.5275 | calipartybus.com
MAKE-UP & HAIR STYLISTSSandra Michelle Artistry310.200.0192 | sandramichelleartistry.com
Lipstick and Luster209.404.3637 | lipstickandluster.com
Studio Be760.730.3386 | shopstudiobe.com
LINENS & RENTALSWhite Wedding Day858.450.7782 | whiteweddingdayevents.com
Sweet Ribbon Floral & Linens888.777.9037 | sweetribbonevents.com
JD Events: Jackie Sy858.859.2165 | jdeventspro.com
Lounge Appeal888.229.9990 | loungeappeal.com
SPECIALTY SERVICESEuroBar Espresso619.295.2511 | eurobarespresso.com
Memory Box Photo Booth619.800.1234 | mbphotobooth.com
Magnificent SD: Joey Dalman858.333.6969 | magnificentsd.com
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FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUM
SERVICE CHARGE & TAX
DEPOSIT & PAYMENT
GUESTROOM BLOCK
WEDDING NIGHT STAY
A food and beverage minimum will apply to the contracted space and date, and cannot be transferred to other areas.
All food and beverage and room rental prices are subject to 23% service charge and current state tax. Service charge is taxable based on California State Regulation 1603 (g).
A deposit of 25% of your food and beverage minimum will be required at the time your contract is signed. A second 25% deposit is due 90 days thereafter, with the final payment due ten days prior. We accept the following credit cards: MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express and Diner’s Club.
We require a credit card authorization on file.
We would be pleased to have your guests stay with us at Cape Rey Carlsbad. Our Leisure Reservations Team will provide a courtesy block of rooms for your wedding - please contact [email protected] or call 760.683.5421.
When booking your wedding with a food and beverage minimum of $7,500 or more, you will receive a complimentary wedding night stay in an ocean view ROOM. If you would like to upgrade your ocean view ROOM to a SUITE, or if you would like to inquire about adding additional nights to this room, please inquire with the Leisure Reservation Team at [email protected].
For wedding receptions with a food and beverage minimum of $20,000 or more, we are pleased to offer you a complimentary wedding night stay in an ocean view SUITE. If you would like to inquire about adding additional nights to this room, please inquire with the Leisure Reservation Team at [email protected].
Check-in time is 4:00pm, early check-in can be requested, however it is not guaranteed. Check out time is 12:00 noon.
Should you desire to get ready in this room, please reserve your stay for two nights including the night before your wedding day.
WEDDINGSDetailed Information
PARKINGSelf-parking is reduced from $19 to $5 per car. Valet parking is reduced from $24 to $10 per car for day use guests. Overnight guest parking is arranged at the time of guest room booking. You may host this fee by adding it to your account and validation tickets will be provided for guests.
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WEDDINGSDetailed Information
MENU CREATIONOur wedding menus are the product of the talent and imagination of the renowned Executive Chef, Teri McIllwain. Each item has been masterfully selected to provide a unique culinary experience, however, should you choose to customize your menu, our Chef will be happy to meet your health and dietary needs!
MENU TASTINGWe are happy to invite the bridal couple for a complimentary meal tasting for a wedding of 50 guests or more. You may choose two salads, three entrees and two cake flavors to sample. Tray-passed hors d’oeuvres are not included in the food tasting. Should you choose to add any additional entrées to your tasting, an additional fee may apply. The Chef will prepare one of each selection, to be shared amongst those attending the tasting, not to exceed four guests.
Tastings are scheduled Tuesday through Friday, between the hours of 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
MEAL GUARANTEEYour meal guarantee is due ten (10) business days prior to your wedding. This number is considered your final guarantee and is not subject to reduction. You may, however, increase your meal guarantee up to three (3) business days prior.
We will prepare an additional 5% based on your final guarantee.
CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT MEALSChildren’s meals are offered at $35.00 per child, plus service charge and tax. Available for children ages 3 through 12. You may choose one children’s meal to offer.
Young adults ages 13-20 are $20.00 off of the adult price of the evening wedding package you choose, as they will not be consuming alcohol.
VENDOR MEALSVendor meals are offered at $45.00 per vendor. For a group of vendors larger than 5, you may choose a platter of sandwiches and chips with soft drinks for $35.00 per person. Service charge and tax will be added.
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BANQUET STAFFAlong with the planning and guidance of the Catering Department, your event will be directed by our Banquet Manager, Banquet Captain and their team of highly-trained service staff. Your Catering Sales Manager will be available throughout the planning process but is not guaranteed to be present on the event day.
WEDDINGSDetailed Information
DECORATIONSIf you provide decorations for the ballroom, they must be self-standing as we do not allow tape, nails or tacks of any kind on the walls in our banquet rooms. Any exceptions to this require written consent from the Catering Sales Manager.
DISC JOCKEY AND BANDShould your DJ need a table, we will be happy to provide them with a 6’ A/V table. Should your band need a “green room,” we will be happy to provide an additional room at an additional cost of $300.00 plus tax and service charge. No music is allowed outside after 9:45 p.m.
EVENT SET-UP TIMEAs a hotel standard, we allot at least a two-hour window for set-up. If the hotel does not book an event prior to your wedding, we are happy to confirm an earlier set-up time within 2 weeks of your event.
FLORALSYou are welcome to provide floral decorations from a floral company of your choice. Please reference our vendor list for names of florists.
LINENSWe will provide floor-length neutral colored underlays, with white linen overlays and white linen napkins. If you are providing specialty linen, please have your linen company drop off the rented linen by 10 a.m. the day before the event. Your wedding coordinator or appointed person will be responsible for counting your rented linens at the end of the night and returning them to the rental company.
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SEATINGIf you select more than one entrée, the hotel requires place cards indicating meal choice. An Excel spreadsheet of your guest list and your MEAL CODE must be submitted to your Catering Manager no later than three business days prior to your event.
Assign guests according to the seating diagram that will be provided.
Create a spreadsheet with the following columns: Guest Name, Table Number, Entrée.
Save and email these items to your Catering Manager.
Each place card must contain the following: Guest Name, Table Number, Entrée Indicator.
The entrée selection may be in the form of a text, symbol, color (i.e. pink place card for chicken or green place card
for fish) sticker, etc…
Arrange place cards alphabetically (according to last name)
WEDDINGSDetailed Information
CANDLELIGHTAll candlelight in any banquet area must enclose the candle flame. No open or unprotected flames will be allowed to be lit in any area of the resort. Should you provide candlelight, our banquet staff will be happy to light your candles for you prior to your event.
SPARKLERSSparklers are NOT allowed on or around our property.
VOTIVESWe will provide three glass votive candles and the inner tea light for each table. Should you like to have more than three per table, you are welcome to provide your own.
WEDDING DAY AND REHEARSAL COORDINATIONYour wedding day is a very exciting day, filled with many details. We suggest hiring a wedding coordinator to assist you at your rehearsal and throughout the day of your wedding. The resort will assist with the overall details and resort-related coordination of your wedding.
PLEASE REFER TO THE VENDOR LIST FOR RECOMMENDED WEDDING COORDINATORS.
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