Grande Galas Wedding Planner...1060 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York 13210 2 Welcome to The...
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Genesee Grande Hotel1060 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York 13210
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Welcome to The Genesee Grande Hotel
Congratulations on your recent engagement to be married! We know how
important this special day is and we look forward to working with you to
create the event of your dreams.
The Genesee Grande Hotel has built a strong reputation for providing unparalleled
hospitality with a keen eye for details. We routinely host a variety of functions
including wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, post-wedding brunches, bridal
showers and wedding ceremonies and we are honored to be considered as host for
your event. As an additional service, it would also be our pleasure to assist in
arranging overnight accommodations for any out of town guests you may have.
From your initial inquiry to your final farewell you can rest easy knowing that our
knowledgeable and experienced Wedding Catering Manager and Banquet Staff
will help you plan every detail. Our team is committed to making your celebration
a memory to last a lifetime; let our experience work for you!
Thank you for considering us, we look forward to scheduling a site tour to show
you all that the Genesee Grande has to offer.
Sincerely,
Genesee Grande Hotel Staff
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Wedding Package Amenities
Complimentary Tiffany Ballroom to Accommodate up to 225 Guests
Outside Seasonal Veranda Adjacent to the Tiffany Ballroom
Elegant Appointments of the Finest Syracuse Bone China and Silver Flatware
Floor Length White or Ivory Linens with Coordinating Napkins and Skirting
Complimentary Exclusive Menu Tasting with Our Chef Prior to Your Wedding Reception
Complimentary Votives with Tea Lights to Accent Dining and Cocktail Tables
Exquisitely Presented Stationary Displays
Butler Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres with Grande Wedding Packages
Champagne Toast For Your Guests
Phenomenal Cuisine Presented in Traditional Formal Setting or Innovative Station Arrangements
Complimentary Cake Cutting Service
Complimentary Luxury Suite for Newlyweds on the Night of the Wedding Reception
Complimentary On-Site Parking
Shuttle Service To and From Transportation Centers
Special Room Rates-10 Guest Room Minimum and Based on Availability-
It’s Your Special Day, Shouldn’t it be
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Elegant Sit-Down Reception
Includes Three Hour Call Brand Bar, Two Stationary Displays, One Salad, Two Entrées, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and
International Teas and Champagne Toast For Your Guests.
Three Hour Call Brand Bar
SKYY Vodka, Gordons Gin, Seagrams 7 Whiskey, Black Velvet Whiskey, Cruzan Spiced Rum, Cutty Sark Scotch, Old Grandad Bourbon, Sauza Tequila
CK Mondavi Chardonnay, Monte di Cello Pinot Grigio, Fünf Riesling, CK Mondavi White Zinfandel,CK Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, Avia Pinot Noir, Lote 44 Malbec
Selection of Imported, Domestic, and Seasonal BeersPepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Sprite, Juice and Mixers
Stationary Displays
SaladPlease Select One
EntréesPlease Select Two
Served with Chef ’s Choice of Seasonal Starch, Vegetable and Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter
Imported and Domestic Cheese DisplayAccompanied with Crackers Assortment
Market Vegetable DisplayAn Array of Fresh Vegetables and Crackers
Served with Roasted Red Pepper and Herb Ranch Dips
Simply Green SaladMixed Greens, Roasted Bell Pepper, Grape Tomatoes,
Diced Cucumbers and House Dressing
Classic Caesar SaladServed with Parmesan Cheese Croutons, Asiago Cheese
Grilled Sirloin FiletButter Tender Sirloin Served Mignon Style
with Cabernet Demi Glace
Chicken ChardonnayParmesan Crusted Chicken with Chardonnay Sage Butter Sauce
Oven Roasted CodFinished with Scallion Butter
Grilled Eggplant Rollups - VeganFilled with Roasted Vegetables, Served with Herb Infused
Jasmine Rice, Basil Pesto Oil, Smoked Tomato Coulis
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Grande Stations Dinner Package
Includes Four Hour Premium Brand Bar, Two Stationary Displays, Four Butler Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres, Two Salad Displays, Two Carving Stations, Two Pasta Stations,
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and International Teas and Champagne Toast For Your Guests.
Four Hour Premium Brand Bar
Absolut Vodka, Tanquerey Gin, Bacardi Rum, Captain Morgan Rum, Dewar’s Scotch, Canadian Club Whiskey, Jack Daniels Whiskey, Jim Beam Bourbon, Tres Agave Tequila
CK Mondavi Chardonnay, Monte di Cello Pinot Grigio, Fünf Riesling, CK Mondavi White Zinfandel,CK Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, Avia Pinot Noir, Lote 44 Malbec
Selection of Imported, Domestic, and Seasonal BeersPepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Sprite, Juice and Mixers
Stationary Displays
Tri-Color Cream Cheese TorteSun-Dried Tomato, Basil Pesto and Herbed Cream Cheeses
Accompanied with Grilled Sour Dough Baguettes and Cracker Assortment
Grilled Tuscan Vegetable and Marinated Olive Display
Passed Hors d’ OeuvresPlease Select Four
• Jerk Chicken Skewers with Sliced Papaya, Cinnamon Yogurt Sauce
• Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
• Spanakopita
• Brochettes of Grilled Fruit
• Syracuse Salt Potato Cupswith Sour Cream, Chives
• Greek Marinated Beef Sataywith Tzatziki Sauce
• Peppered Tenderloin of Beef on Briochewith Horseradish Cream Sauce
• Pork Pot Stickerswith Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce
• Mini Caprese Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Marinated Plum Tomato, Basil in
an Asiago Cheese Cup
• Fresh Cucumber Canape with Boursin Cheese, Kalamata Olive, Blistered Bell Pepper
• Crispy Asparagus with Asiago Cheese
• Miniature Chicken Cordon Bleu
• Coconut Battered Jumbo Shrimpwith Toasted Sesame Seed,Candied Ginger Reduction
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Salad DisplaysPlease Select Two
Carving StationsPlease Select Two
Served with Chef ’s Choice Seasonal Starch and Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter
A Taste of Italy Pasta StationsPlease Select Two
Certified Angus Prime Rib of BeefServed with Au Jus, Horseradish Cream
Asian Roasted Salmon FilletServed with Snow Pea Sprouts, Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette
Herb Dusted Roast Turkey BreastWrapped in Applewood Bacon
Served with Cranberry Orange Chutney
Old-Fashioned Apple Smoked Natural HamBrown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Ham,
Carved to Order with Assorted Mustards, Applesauce, Rosemary Mayonnaise
Slow Cooked Pork LoinGarlic Studded Pork Loin, Served with
Rosemary Mayonnaise, Assorted Mustards
Penne with Chicken Served with Wild Mushrooms, Butternut Squash,
Roasted Shallots with Madeira Cream Sauce
LinguineTossed with Tomato Sauce, Basil, Parmesan Cheese
Spaghetti PuttanescaFresh Capers, Roma Tomatoes, EVOO, Asiago Cheese
Capellini Pasta PiePinot Noir Tomato Gravy
Penne SiracusaLump Crab, Crispy Pancetta, Roasted Bell Peppers, Fresh
Spinach, Sweet Corn, Tossed with Arugula, Lemon Pesto, EVOO
Spicy Tomato Oil LinguinePan Seared Shrimp and Parmesan-Reggiano Cheese
Compound Cobb SaladRomaine Tossed in Ranch Dressing with Rows of
Chopped Bacon, Hard Boiled Eggs, Tomatoes, Onions, Black Olives, Roasted Peppers, Cucumbers
Cucumber Melon SaladShaved Greens, Pickled Fennel, Smoked Onion,
Sweet and Sour Dressing
Iceberg SaladVine Ripe Tomatoes, Thinly Shaved Red Onion, Bacon Bits,
Frizzled Onions, Cucumbers, Crumbled Bleu Cheese Dressing, Tabasco® Ranch Dressing, Creamy Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Dressing
Classic Caesar SaladServed with Parmesan Cheese Croutons
Classic Panzanella SaladToasted Bread Salad with Char-Grilled Thinly Sliced Sirloin Steak,
Grilled Shallots, Marinated Grape Tomatoes, Shaved Cucumber, Roasted Red Peppers, Caper-Dijon Dressing
Grilled Vegetable SaladMixed Greens, Balsamic Dressing, Feta Cheese on Side
Tossed Arugula SaladCandied Pecans, Shaved Red Onion,
Mandarin Oranges, Goat Cheese, Grape Tomatoes,Toasted Caraway Vinaigrette
Warm Bacon Spinach SaladHard Boiled Egg, Shaved Red Onion, Oven Dried Tomatoes,
Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Dressing
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Grande Sit-Down Dinner Package
Includes Four Hour Premium Brand Bar, Two Stationary Displays, Four Butler Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres, One Salad, Up To Three Entrées, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated
Coffee and International Teas and Champagne Toast For Your Guests.
Four Hour Premium Brand Bar
Absolut Vodka, Tanquerey Gin, Bacardi Rum, Captain Morgan Rum, Dewar’s Scotch, Canadian Club Whiskey, Jack Daniels Whiskey, Jim Beam Bourbon, Tres Agave Tequila
CK Mondavi Chardonnay, Monte di Cello Pinot Grigio, Fünf Riesling, CK Mondavi White Zinfandel,CK Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, Pepperwood Grove Pinot Noir, Lote 44 Malbec
Selection of Imported, Domestic, and Seasonal BeersPepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Sprite, Juice and Mixers
Stationary Displays
Tri-Color Cream Cheese TorteSun-Dried Tomato, Basil Pesto and Herbed Cream Cheeses
Accompanied with Grilled Sour Dough Baguettes and Cracker Assortment
Grilled Tuscan Vegetable and Marinated Olive Display
Passed Hors d’ OeuvresPlease Select Four
• Jerk Chicken Skewers with Sliced Papaya, Cinnamon Yogurt Sauce
• Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
• Spanakopita
• Brochettes of Grilled Fruit
• Syracuse Salt Potato Cupswith Sour Cream, Chives
• Greek Marinated Beef Sataywith Tzatziki Sauce
• Peppered Tenderloin of Beef on Briochewith Horseradish Cream Sauce
• Pork Pot Stickerswith Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce
• Mini Caprese Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Marinated Plum Tomato, Basil in
an Asiago Cheese Cup
• Fresh Cucumber Canape with Boursin Cheese, Kalamata Olive, Blistered Bell Pepper
• Crispy Asparagus with Asiago Cheese
• Miniature Chicken Cordon Bleu
• Coconut Battered Jumbo Shrimpwith Toasted Sesame Seed,Candied Ginger Reduction
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SaladsPlease Select One
EntréesPlease Select Three
Duo PlatesIn Lieu of Selecting Three Entrées, You May Select One Duo Plate
Petite Filet Mignon and Grilled Salmon Fillet
Cabernet Demi Glace, Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce
Petite Filet Mignon and Roasted Gulf Shrimp
Cabernet Demi Glace,Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
Petite Filet Mignon and Chicken Chardonnay
Cabernet Demi Glace,Chardonnay Sage Butter Sauce
Chicken Chardonnay andGrilled Salmon FilletChardonnay Sage Butter Sauce,
Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce
Chicken ChardonnayParmesan Cheese Crusted Chicken,
Served with Chardonnay Sage Butter Sauce
Herb Crusted Pork TenderloinFinished with Bourbon Pecan Demi Glace
Grilled Filet MignonCooked to Perfection,
Served with Cabernet Demi Glace
Grilled Salmon Fillet Served with Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce
Chicken FrancaiseLightly Egg Battered Sautéed Breast of Chicken,
Served with White Wine Lemon Herb Sauce
Prosciutto Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
Oven-Dried Tomato, Fresh Basil,Served with Red Wine Butter Sauce
Mahi MahiHoney-Lime Seared Mahi Mahi,
Served with Watermelon Mint Salsa
Ravioli FlorentineServed in a Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce
Pesto LasagnaSautéed Broccoli Rabe,
Oven Cured Bell Peppers, Roasted Shallots, Parmesan Reggiano and Ricotta Cheese,
House Marinara Sauce
Unique Mixed Baby GreensFresh Pear Slices, Candied Walnuts,
Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese with Champagne Vinaigrette
Classic Mixed Baby GreensRed Grapes, Toasted Almonds, Red Onions,
Goat Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette
French Country SaladMixed Baby Greens, Bacon Lardons, Tomatoes, Sherry Vinaigrette with
Warm Gorgonzola Toast
Fresh Sweet Strawberries and Arugula
Julienne Red Onions, Roasted Yellow Peppers, Stilton Cheese with Champagne Vinaigrette
Traditional Greek SaladKalamata Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumber,
Red Onions, Green Peppers, Feta Cheese with Lemon and Oregano Olive Oil
Classic Caesar SaladServed with Parmesan Cheese Croutons
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Information and Policies
Availability of Reception and Ceremony TimesDaytime events are scheduled between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Evening events are scheduled between 5:00 PM and
12 Midnight. Vendors will not be granted access to the ceremony or reception site any earlier than two hours prior to
the scheduled event start time. If additional set-up time is required, it must be coordinated with your Wedding Catering
Manager and is subject to availability and may require an additional charge.
Your Genesee Grande Wedding Catering Manager Will... - Answer any questions, provide event suggestions and act as your hotel contact throughout the planning process
- Act as menu consultant for all food and beverage selections
- Detail your banquet event order, outlining the event specifications
- Create a cost estimate of charges and your payment schedule for the Genesee Grande Hotel
- Establish contact with a reservation coordinator, who will provide a rooming list for your guestrooms
- Oversee the set-up of the contracted banquet space for your event or events at the Genesee Grande Hotel
- Coordinate on-site wedding ceremony rehearsal and wedding ceremony
- Ensure seamless transition to the hotel’s banquet manager on the day of the event
- Recommend preferred vendors
Deposit A non-refundable deposit of $1,000.00 is due at the time your event is contracted. Six months prior to your reception an
additional $4,000.00 non-refundable deposit will be due. 50% of the estimated revenue is required three months prior
to your reception. See your Wedding Catering Manager for more specific details on the deposit schedule. The remaining
balance is due seven business days prior to your reception, payable only by certified or cashier’s check or credit card. This
final payment is based on your final guaranteed number and the invoice generated by your Wedding Catering Manager.
Payments by personal check on the final balance will be accepted up to 30 days prior to your event.
Planning ScheduleMenu selections and planning can commence six months prior to your wedding. All arrangements with your various
vendors (i.e. photographers, musicians, etc.) should be finalized no later than three months prior to your event. Your
Wedding Catering Manager will need a list of all vendors complete with phone number and contact person.
Ceremonies on Site Ceremonies can be held at the Genesee Grande Hotel for an additional fee of $1,000.00. On-site ceremonies are only
available to couples who are also hosting their wedding reception at the Genesee Grande Hotel.
Floor PlansYour Wedding Catering Manager will provide floor plan options. The Genesee Grande Hotel reserves the right to change
the setup to best fit the needs of your event.
DecorationsDecorations cannot be nailed, taped or stapled on the walls, fixtures or furniture. Bubbles and confetti products are not
permitted. All candle centerpieces must have the flame enclosed due to fire code regulations.
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Food and Beverage There is a $10,000.00 food and beverage minimum required, not including sales tax and service charge to reserve
The Tiffany Ballroom on Saturday evenings. If the said food and beverage minimum is not met, the difference is
charged as room rental. All food and beverage arrangements are subject to a taxable service charge of 21% and
applicable sales tax. Station dinners are based on a 90-minute meal period. There is a $2.00 per person charge per
half-hour to extend these buffets or station dinners. Please Note: Hotel policy dictates that no food or beverage is
allowed to be brought into the Genesee Grande Hotel, with the exception of the wedding cake and wedding cookies
from a licensed bakery. Food and Beverage guarantees are required seven (7) business days prior to your event. The
Genesee Grande Hotel will be prepared to serve the guarantee number plus 5% over. The general account will be
billed for the guarantee number or the actual number of attendees, whichever is greater. Selections are limited to
three choices. An exact count of the number of each entrée is required with your guarantee of attendance
seven (7) business days prior to the event. Place cards are required to designate entrée selections to the banquet staff.
Alcoholic BeveragesThe Genesee Grande Hotel as a licensed premises, is responsible for the sale and service of all alcoholic beverages
and compliance with state and city laws/regulations. Because of this, no outside (non-Genesee Grande) alcohol may
be brought onto property. As a licensed premises, the Genesee Grande Hotel is required to (1) request proper
photo ID of any person of questionable age and refuse alcoholic beverages to any person under age or who cannot
produce proper identification, and (2) refuse alcoholic beverage service to any person who, in the Hotel’s judgement,
appears to be intoxicated.
Room AccommodationsA complimentary Luxury Suite is provided for the Bride and Groom on the night of their wedding. Room reservations
for any out of town guests should be made as soon as possible. A discounted block of rooms (based on availability)
can be reserved with your Wedding Catering Manager.
Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers, Etc.Private rooms are available for the many other events associated with hosting a wedding at the Genesee Grande Hotel.
From a family-style rehearsal dinner, or an elegant afternoon tea, to a farewell brunch; your Wedding Catering Manager
can assist you in creating special events to accent your wedding celebration. Contact your Wedding Catering Manager for
further details, availability, and pricing.
Miscellaneous ItemsThe Genesee Grande Hotel reserves the right to inspect and control all private functions. Liability for damage to the
premises will be charged accordingly. The hotel cannot assume responsibility for personal property and equipment
brought onto the premises.
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