willard intercontinental weddings
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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.TRANSCRIPT
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.
Ceremony Capacity: 320 | Reception Capacity: 150
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.
Ceremony Capacity: 425 | Reception Capacity: 350
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
Add $5.00 per person
FLORIDA CORN & CRAB BISQUE
Crème Fraiche
Add $5.00 per person
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
Add $15.00 per person
SPRING VEGETABLE RISOTTO
Locally Grown Seasonal Vegetables, Mascarpone,
Parmesan & Fine Herbs
Add $15.00 per person
PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
Asian Cabbage Slaw
Add $23.00 per person
CRAB SALAD
Toast Points & Mesclun Micro Greens
Add $15.00 per person
JUMBO CRAB CAKE
Chipotle Aioli & Mango Salsa
Add $25.00 per person
All prices exclusive of 21% Service Charge & 10% DC Sales Tax
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
Add $18.00 per person
HERB ENCRUSTED RACK OF LAMB
Tarragon Jus
Add $25.00 per person
GRASS-FED BEEF TENDERLOIN
Balsamic Caramelized Onions
Virginia Red Wine Reduction
Add $25.00 per person
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.
All prices exclusive of 21% Service Charge & 10% DC Sales Tax
WeddingsWeddingsDUET ENTREE
FREE RANGE CHICKEN BREAST & CHESAPEAKE CRAB CAKE
Add $18.00 per person
GRASS-FED BEEF TENDERLOIN & CHESAPEAKE CRAB CAKE
Balsamic Caramelized Onions & Classic Remoulade
Add $30.00 per person
PETITE FILET MIGNON & MAINE LOBSTER TAIL
Pink Peppercorn Brandy Sauce &
Tomato Beurre Blanc
Add $40.00 per person
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.
All prices exclusive of 21% Service Charge & 10% DC Sales Tax
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
Add $12.00 per person
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
All prices exclusive of 21% Service Charge & 10% DC Sales Tax
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.
Add $15.00 per person
Velvet Club
Willard Absynth
Black Manhattan
Willard Mint Julep
Pomegranate Martini
Maison Premiere Spring Pimms Cup
All prices exclusive of 21% Service Charge & 10% DC Sales Tax
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
All prices exclusive of 21% Service Charge & 10% DC Sales Tax
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
All prices exclusive of 21% Service Charge & 10% DC Sales Tax
The Willard InterContinental Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004
Tel; 1-202-628-9100 Fax; 1-202-637-7326
www.washington.intercontinental.com