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Ceremony Seating for up to 280 guests ______
Holiday Valley Lodge Reception Seating for 100 - 280 guests
Photo by Sara Bee Photography
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Your Holiday Valley Resort Wedding
Congratulations on your engagement!
Thank you for considering Holiday Valley Resort for your upcoming wedding. We look forward to working with you to make your wedding dreams come true!
Nestled in the rolling countryside of western New York State, Holiday Valley Resort is a four season resort with three enchanting wedding and reception venues. Our fieldstone fireplaces and cathedral ceilinged lodges surround you with warmth and elegance.
Our wedding menus offer a kaleidoscope of culinary delights for the most sophisticated palates, and our staff pampers you with incomparable service. Let us help you create a wedding that will be a life-long memory for you and your guests.
Dinner Reception Packages Include the following:
Beautiful Panoramic Views Catering Manager to assist with Planning Two Complimentary Tickets to the Annual Wedding Tasting
Overnight Bridal Accommodations at the Inn Complimentary stay the night of the reception for the bride & groom Discounted Room Rates extended to your guests at the Inn
Four-Hour Open Bar of Hand Selected House Brands (Included in all dinner prices)
Champagne & Cheese Display for the Wedding Party Champagne Toast for All Guests Your Wedding Cake from one of our preferred vendors Complete Coffee Service
Choice of plated, buffet, or stations Meal Service Vegetarian & Dietary Choices Available
White or Ivory Standard Length Linens Napkin Selection (20 color options) All China, Glassware, Flatware Tables & Chairs (settings of 8) Skirting on All Essential Tables 16’ x 16’ Dance Floor
All food & beverage is subject to an 8% NYS sales tax and an 18% administrative charge. 1 Cocktail Hour Hors d' Oeuvres Packages CUSTOMIZE YOUR COCKTAIL AND HORS D’ OEUVRES HOUR WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PACKAGES.
GREEN CIRCLE OPTION - $10.00 per guest BLUE SQUARE OPTION - $12.50 per guest
Domestic Cheese Display International Cheese & Crudités Table An appealing selection of domestic cheeses ac An opulent display of grilled, marinated, and fresh companied by baguettes, crackers and a fresh vegetables paired with imported cheeses served fruit garnish with baguettes and crackers
Please select 3 passed items … Please select 3 passed items … (includes service for 1 full hour) (includes service for 1 full hour)
• Plum Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil Bruschetta • Signature Soup Sips • Feta Cheese & Spinach Triangles • Maryland Crab Cakes with Citrus Remoulade • Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Sweet & Sour Sauce • Chesapeake Bay Shrimp Shooters • Boneless Buffalo Chicken with Bleu Cheese • Rolled Smoked Chicken Quesadillas • Florentine Stuffed Mushrooms • Beef on Weck Sliders • Steamed Pork Pot Stickers with Ginger Sauce • BLT Crostini's • Brie & Raspberry Phyllo Cups • Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Sweet & Sour Sauce • Spinach & Goat Cheese Pizza • Mini Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cabbage & Salsa • Caprese Brochette Skewer with Aged Balsamic • Shrimp Lollipops served over Lobster Grits • Fried Eggplant Sticks with Marinara
BLACK DIAMOND OPTION - $14.00 per guest Upgrade Your Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres Selections! Antipasto Display Market Price per 50 pieces
A lavish display of domestic and imported meats, cheeses, and marinated vegetables Jumbo Scallops Wrapped in accompanied by a variety of breads Apple Bacon Drizzled with Maple Glaze
Please select 3 passed items … Jumbo Gulf Shrimp with Lemons & (includes service for 1 full hour) Traditional Cocktail Sauce
• Scallops wrapped in Bacon with Balsamic Glaze Marinated Mini Lamb Chops with Mustard, • Smoked Duck Breast with Grilled Strawberries Thyme, and Roasted Garlic and Balsamic Syrup Lobster & Herb Goat Cheese Strudel • Sautéed Mushrooms in Cognac Cream served
in Puff Pastry Littleneck Clams & Oysters on the Half Shell • Tenderloin of Beef on a Crostini with a Mild Horseradish Sauce
• Smoked Salmon Pinwheels Seasonal items are also available, • Sushi Rolls (California and Tuna Rolls available) • Lobster Salad Barquette please inquire with your Catering Manager
2 Beverage Service A FOUR-HOUR HOUSE BRAND OPEN BAR IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF ALL DINNER PRICES.
Hand Selected House Bar Liquor Includes: New Amsterdam Vodka | Bombay Original Gin | Bacardi Superior Rum Captain Morgan Rum | Camarena Silver Tequila | Dewar’s White Label Scotch Jack Daniel’s Whiskey | Seagram’s 7 Canadian Whiskey | Bourbon
House Cordials & Cognacs: Hennessy V.S. | Martini & Rossi | Bols Triple Sec | Bols Peach Schnapps | Blue Curacao
PREMIUM Liquor Bar—Additional $4.50 per guest An upgrade to the premium bar will also include all above house brands
Premium Bar Liquor Includes: Grey Goose Vodka | Bombay Sapphire Gin | Bacardi 8 Rum | Herradura Silver Tequila Jonnie Walker Black Scotch | Woodford Reserve Bourbon | Crown Royal Whiskey
House Cordials & Cognacs: D’usse V.S.O.P | Grand Manier | St. Germain | Chambord
WINE SELECTION BEER SELECTION Both packages include your choice of (4). Both packages include your choice of (1) craft and (3) domestic / imported beers. Cabernet Sauvignon | Chardonnay Bud Light | Budweiser | Coors Light | Corona Funf Riesling | Merlot | Pinot Grigio EBC Blueberry Wheat | EBC Seasonal | Heineken White Zinfandel Labatt Blue | Labatt Blue Light | Miller Lite All wines are Copper Ridge with the exception of the Riesling. STB IPA | STB Phin & Matt’s | Yuengling Ask about our upgraded wine list.
BEVERAGE ENHANCERS
Poured Wine Service - Price based on consumption per bottle (starting at $16/bottle)
Signature Cocktails - Mixing fee based on drink selection
Add a Second Bar - $200.00 or complimentary with 200+ guests
Additional Hour of Bar Service - Available on a cash or consumption basis
All food & beverage is subject to an 8% NYS sales tax and an 18% administrative charge. 3 Dinner Reception Packages PLEASE NOTE ALL DINNER PRICING INCLUDES ITEMS LISTED ON PAGE 1 OF THE BOOKLET.
Three Course Slope-Side Menu
Assorted Tea Breads, Rolls & Butter
First Course– Please Choose 1
Seasonal Soup or Bisque | Traditional Tossed Salad with Gourmet Dressing Strawberry Fields Salad with Peppered Almonds, Goat Cheese, & Raspberry Vinaigrette Mixed Field Greens Salad with Gorgonzola & Rosemary Vinaigrette Fresh Spinach Salad with Bacon and Chopped Eggs Burgundy Poached Pear Salad with Tangy Bleu Cheese (Add $1.50 per guest)
Entrée Selections– Please Choose 2 Entrées All entrées served with your choice of potato and vegetable. Please inquire with your catering manager.
Poultry Options - All poultry selections $72.00 per guest
Holiday Valley Stuffed Chicken with Apple Cranberry Stuffing Mediterranean Chicken Breast
Spinach Stuffed Chicken topped with Chardonnay Cream Sauce Breast of Chicken Marsala
Herb Roasted Chicken with Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce Bruschetta Chicken
Seafood Options
Balsamic Glazed Grilled Salmon - $74.50
Cedar Plank Salmon with Ellicottville Maple Glaze - $75.50
Baked Stuffed Shrimp topped with Creamy Butter & Pancetta - $75.50
Six oz. Butter Poached Lobster - Market Price
Beef & Pork Options
Roasted Rosemary Rubbed Pork Loin with Hard Cider Reduction - $74.50
Roasted Black Pepper Encrusted Strip Loin - $74.50
Grilled Sirloin with Caramelized Shallot Port Glace - $79.00
Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus - $80.00
8 oz. Filet Mignon with Wild Mushroom Sauce - $80.00
Duet of Petite Filet with Two Baked Stuffed Shrimp - $80.00
Duet of Roasted Tenderloin of Beef & Herb Marinated Breast of Chicken - $79.00
Duet of Petite Filet with Butter Poached Lobster - Market Price
Dessert …
Your Wedding Cake served with Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Assorted Tea
4 Vegetarian and Dietary choices, available upon request, as third entrée selection.
The Mountain Wedding Buffet
Assorted Bread Basket with Country Butter
Chef’s Signature Seasonal Soup, Served
Choice of 2 Salads …
Seasonal Greens with Gourmet Dressings Classic Caesar Salad with Parmesan & Garlic Croutons Strawberry Fields Salad with Peppered Almonds, Goat Cheese, and Raspberry Vinaigrette Fresh Spinach Salad with Bacon and Chopped Eggs
Choice of 1 Pasta …
Coastal Seafood Cavatappi Pasta with Pesto Cream Sauce Stuffed Manicotti with Marinara Sauce Baked Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Entrée Selections …
Holiday Valley Stuffed Chicken with Apple Cranberry Stuffing Mediterranean Chicken Breast Herb Roasted Chicken with Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce Braised Beef Burgundy Chef’s Signature Short Ribs Grilled Sirloin with Caramelized Shallot Port Glace Roasted Rosemary Rubbed Pork Loin with Hard Cider Reduction Baked Stuffed Filet of Sole Cedar Plank Salmon with Ellicottville Maple Glaze
Please allow our Chef to pair your dish with farm-fresh, local vegetables and a starch
Dessert …
Your Wedding Cake Displayed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Assorted Tea Display
Choice of Two Entrées - $80.00 | Choice of Three Entrées - $82.00
Enhance your buffet with a carving station! ($75 attendant fee required per carved meat)
Please ask your Catering Manager for more information.
All food & beverage is subject to an 8% NYS sales tax and an 18% administrative charge.
Prices may increase by no more than 5%. 5
The Valley’s Strolling Reception
A MENU FOR THE NON-TRADITIONAL BRIDE, THIS HEAVY HORS D’OEUVRES STYLE OFFERS A SOMEWHAT MORE CASUAL ATMOSPHERE AND GIVES YOU AND YOUR GUESTS A CHANCE TO MINGLE.
Cocktail Hour …
Domestic & International Cheese Display An appealing selection of imported and domestic cheeses accompanied by baguettes, crackers, and a fresh fruit garnish
Fresh Vegetable Crudité Fresh and grilled seasonal vegetables with an array of dipping sauces
Passed Hors d ’Oeuvres—Please Select a minimum of 2
Plum Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil Bruschetta Feta Cheese & Spinach Triangles
Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Sweet & Sour Sauce Florentine Stuffed Mushrooms
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon Sushi Rolls (California & Tuna)
Steamed Pork Pot Stickers with Ginger Sauce BLT Crostini’s
Assorted Meat, Cheese & Vegetable Pin Wheels Rolled Smoked Chicken Quesadilla
Main Reception … (Food service is 1.5 hours)
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres - Please Select a minimum of 5
Chesapeake Bay Shrimp & Gazpacho Shooters Brie & Raspberry Phyllo Cups
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites with Bleu Cheese Maryland Crab Cakes
Beef on Weck Sliders on Kummelweck Rolls Fried Eggplant Sticks with Marinara
Sautéed Mushrooms in Puff Pastry with Cognac Cream Lobster Salad Barquette
Mini Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Cabbage & Salsa Tenderloin of Beef on a Crustini
Smoked Duck Breast with Strawberry & Balsamic Syrup Shrimp Lollipops over Lobster Grits
Hand Carved—Please select 1
Slow Roasted Rosemary Pork Loin served with Caramelized Apple & Onion Comfit
Pecan Encrusted Roast Turkey Breast
Roasted Black Pepper Encrusted Strip Loin
Wedding Cake Station … Your Wedding Cake Plated & Displayed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Assorted Tea Display
*Custom Pricing Based on Selection* Mix & Match items from any page! Please inquire with your Catering Manager. 6
Signature Spruce Dinner Stations Menu
STATIONS MAKE CONVERSATION AND SOCIALIZING EASIER IN A MORE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE!
Salad Station—Your Choice of 2
Fresh Seasonal & Tropical Fruit Display
Classic Caesar Salad with Parmesan & Garlic Croutons
Mixed Field Greens with Gorgonzola Rosemary Dressing
Strawberry Fields Salad with Peppered Almonds, Goat Cheese, and Raspberry Vinaigrette
Martini Mashed Potato Bar …
Two varieties of mashed potatoes served in martini glasses
Accompanied by toppings to include: Sour cream, chives, honey, butter, bacon, cheddar cheese, mushroom sauce & seafood Newburg
Farm Fresh Vegetable Station—Your Choice of 2
Maple-Glazed Baby Carrots | Green Beans wrapped in Bacon
Squash, Zucchini, Carrot Bundles Medley | Asparagus with Lemon
Create Your Own Pasta Bar …
Choice of 2 Pastas … Cheese Tortellini | Rigatoni | Penne | Cavatappi | Tortellini
Choice of 2 Toppings … Marinara & Meatballs | Creamy Alfredo & Chicken
Pesto & Sausage | Bolognese | Vodka Sauce
Served with Parmesan & Romano Pecorino Grated Cheeses
Hand Carved Meats—Your Choice of 2
Slow Roasted Rosemary Pork Loin served with Caramelized Apple & Onion Comfit
Pecan Encrusted Roast Turkey Breast OR Traditional Turkey with Gravy & Cranberry
Strip Loin au Poivre served with Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Maple-Glazed Baked Ham with a Selection of Mustards
Wedding Cake Station … Your Wedding Cake Plated & Displayed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Assorted Tea Display
$90.00 per guest
Add a Seafood Station—Market Pricing
All food & beverage is subject to an 8% NYS sales tax and an 18% administrative charge.
Prices may increase by no more than 5%. 7
Additional Wedding Services
Late-Night Snacks
Think your guests might want a little something to snack on after hours of celebrating… Here’s a few snacks to keep guests satisfied all night long!
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings … $100.00 (per 50 pieces) Served with celery, carrots, and bleu cheese dressing
Nacho Station … $70.00 (serves 50 guests) Served with salsa, con queso, and assorted toppings
Pizza Station … $80.00 (serves 50 guests) An assortment of party-cut pizzas
Pretzel Bar … $82.00 (per 50 pieces) Salted and un-salted pretzels served with assorted dipping sauces
Bites of Buffalo Bar … $175 (serves 50 guests) Beef on Weck Sliders with Horseradish Cream & Boneless Buffalo Bites
Perogies … $100 (per 50 pieces) | Poutine Bar … $100 (serves 50 guests)
Children Meals
Fruit Cup, Chicken Tenders & French Fries
Children Ages 5 & Under … Complimentary | Children Ages 6 to 12 … $10.50 per guest
Unlimited Non-Alcoholic Bar—Required for Guests ages 6 to 20 … $8.00 per guest
Vendor Meals
Prices start at $26.95 per vendor and include non-alcoholic beverages Price may increase based on menu selection
Wedding Cake Information
Wedding Cake is included in your package from one of the following bakeries. It is your responsibility to contact the bakery for a tasting & to choose your design. Any expenses above and beyond our packaged price will be handled directly through the bakery.
Dessert Deli Bakery … [email protected] | 716-689-2115
Chrusciki Bakery … [email protected] | 716-681-9866
8 Additional Wedding Services THESE SPECIAL SERVICES ADD A UNIQUE TOUCH TO YOUR HOLIDAY VALLEY WEDDING. SPECIAL REQUESTS ARE ALWAYS CONSIDERED.
On-Site Ceremony Fee (includes up to 80 white ceremony chairs)… $600.00 Includes a Wedding Specialist on the day of your wedding & a full rehearsal
Additional White Ceremony Chairs … $3.25 per chair (Required for ceremony seating only)
Hilltop Ceremony … Starting at $1,500.00 to reserve the hill-top
Chair Lift Rides … $1,500.00 (first two hours) | $250.00 each additional hour Used for a hilltop ceremony or for photos and a beautiful view
Champagne Welcome … $350 (serves up to 200 guests) Sparkling Champagne topped with fresh berries
Lemonade with Fresh Cut Lemons … $35.00 per dispenser Displayed in a clear beverage dispenser. Perfect for a summer wedding!
Shuttle Service … $240.00 (minimum of 4 consecutive hours) $60.00 each additional hour (pricing subject to change)
Lighting of the Fire Pits … $75.00 (pricing subject to change)
Slope Lighting … $75.00 (pricing subject to change)
S’mores Bar … $4.50 per guest Includes s’mores, sticks, and portable fire pit
Chocolate Fountain … $7.00 per guest Includes Chef’s selection of fruits and non-fruit dipping items
Ice Cream Sundae Bar … $6.50 per guest Satisfy your sweet tooth with five chef-selected toppings: M&Ms, gummy bears, multi-colored sprinkles, caramel, maraschino cherries, assorted nuts, crushed Oreos, mini marshmallows, sliced strawberries, and more! *Chocolate sauce and whipped cream always included*
All food & beverage is subject to an 8% NYS sales tax and an 18% administrative charge. Prices may increase by no more than 5%. 9 Bridal Room Services
GETTING READY IN ONE OF OUR ON-SITE BRIDAL ROOMS, AT THE HOLIDAY VALLEY INN, OR TAMARACK CLUB? ALLOW US TO CATER YOUR BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND EVEN PRE-WEDDING DRINKS. ALL AVAILABLE AT THE REDUCED PRICE SHOWN, WITH BOOKING OF AN ON-SITE RECEPTION.
Bridal Party Mimosas … $3.25 per glass on consumption (Minimum of 15) Start your day sipping mimosa while getting ready for your big day! Available with Orange, Cranberry, and Grapefruit Juices (Service Available Starting at 10:01 am)
Wake-up Healthy Start … $6.00 per guest (minimum of 10 guests) Fresh Fruit Platter served with assorted yogurt dips Starbucks Coffee, Decaf Coffee, and Assorted Tazo Teas
McCarty’s Delight … $7.00 per person (minimum of 10 guests) Assorted Breakfast Pastries to include croissants, Danish, and cinnamon buns Starbucks Coffee, Decaf Coffee, and Assorted Tazo Teas
Deli Platter Luncheon … $11.00 per guest (minimum of 10 guests) Turkey, Ham, and Vegetarian Sandwiches on White and Wheat Rolls Served with fresh-cut potato chips and seasonal sliced fresh fruit
A ’la Carte Items Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese—$27 per dozen
Fresh Vegetable Crudité—$4.00 per person (minimum of 10 guests)
Fresh Fruit Juices—$13.00 per pitcher Bottled Water—$2.50 each | Bottled Soda—$3.50 each | Red Bull—$4.50 each
Custom orders available upon request—Please inquire with your Catering Manager
All food & beverage is subject to an 8% NYS sales tax and an 18% administrative charge.
Prices may increase by no more than 5%. 10 “Just Married” Breakfast BID YOUR GUESTS A FOND AND HEART-FELT FAREWELL AT YOUR AFTER-WEDDING BREAKFAST. PRIVATE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR BANQUET ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TAMARACK CLUB, THE INN, AND THE HOLIDAY VALLEY LODGE. ROOM FEE WAIVED WITH BOOKING OF AN ON-SITE RECEPTION.
Farm House Buffet … $14.00 per guest
Starbucks Coffee
Chilled Orange & Cranberry Juices
Freshly Baked Breakfast Favorites with Sweet Butter & Fruit Preserves
Country-Fresh Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes
Country Cinnamon French Toast with Warm NY Maple Syrup Your Choice of … Country Breakfast Links OR Pepper-Smoked Bacon
New York Country Breakfast … $17.00 per guest
Starbucks Coffee
Chilled Orange & Cranberry Juices
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Freshly Baked Breakfast Favorites with Sweet Butter & Fruit Preserves Assorted Bagels & Cream Cheese Assorted Cereals with Milk Country-Fresh Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese and Chives Breakfast Potatoes Country Waffles with Warm NY Maple Syrup Country Breakfast Links & Pepper-Smoked Bacon
On the Road … $10.00 per guest
Chilled Bottles of Orange & Cranberry Juices
Ham, Egg, and Cheese Croissant
Assorted Pastries Selection of Bagels served with Cream Cheese & Assorted Spreads (Lox available for $2.00 per guest)
Add On A ‘la Carte Items
Bottled Water … $2.50 per guest Red Bull … $4.00 per guest
All food & beverage is subject to an 8% NYS sales tax and an 18% administrative charge. 11 John Harvard’s Rehearsal Dinners & After Parties
Located inside the Tamarack Club, John Harvard’s is warm, intimate and inviting. Begin your wedding weekend with an unforgettable rehearsal dinner and end your celebration with a moonlit stroll from John Harvard’s to the guest rooms at the Inn. John Harvard’s Brew House offers a wide range of menus from pizza and wings to a formal plated meal without ever having to leave the resort.
Indoor and outdoor dining spaces available for parties of 15 or more. All food & beverage is subject to an 18% administrative charge and 8% NYS sales tax.
PRE-ORDER YOUR SELECTIONS TO HAVE THEM READY WHEN YOU ARRIVE.
APPETIZER PLATTERS ALL PLATTERS SERVE 10 GUESTS
BAVARIAN PRETZELS $55 Larger soft salted pretzel sticks, honey mustard and cheddar cheese
CALAMARI $60 Tender calamari, cherry peppers, scallions, balsamic, shallots, house Pomodoro
BONELESS BUFFALO TENDERS $65 Buffalo wings without the bone! Tossed in your favorite sauce, complete with celery, car- rots, and bleu cheese dip (Sauces: house BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Traditional Buffalo, Snow-Melter)
VALLEY NACHOS $55 Crispy tortillas, Queso, fresh jalapenos, black olives, scallions, sour cream, house salsa
GARLIC-HERB HUMMUS PLATTER $60 Fresh vegetables, house marinated olives, grilled flatbread and oh-so-good garlic-herb
CRAFT BEER SAMPLER TABLE
High Five Sampler—$90 Five pitchers of five different beers
Super Sampler—$150 Eight pitchers of eight different beers
A table full of your favorite beers for you and your guests to sample.
Beers are chosen upon arrival as our selection is constantly changing with the seasons!
12 John Harvard’s Rehearsal Dinner Menus
THE BREW HOUSE PLATED MEAL—$32 PER GUEST (MINIMUM OF 20 GUESTS) MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE SEASONALLY
Fresh Bread & Dipping Oil House Salad with choice of dressing
ENTRÉES Choose three items to create your custom menu
CREOLE MACARONI & CHEESE Tender cavatappi tossed with shrimp, crawdad tails, andouille, Cajun spiced sherry cream, smoked gouda, bell peppers and diced tomato, topped with panko
PETITE FILET—SINGLE CUT Grilled to your specification, bourbon peppercorn demi-glaze, truffle mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables
CAPE COD SPINACH SALAD Grilled chicken atop baby spinach, candied walnuts and bleu cheese crumbles with house cranberry vinaigrette
PUB FISH & CHIPS Crispy haddock, creamy coleslaw, seasoned fries, tarter sauce
DESSERT Choose one dessert
Butterscotch Bread Pudding | Apple Crisp | Peanut Butter Pie
All food & beverage is subject to an 18% administrative charge and 8% NYS sales tax. Prices may increase by no more than 5%.
13 John Harvard’s Rehearsal Dinner Menus
THE CASUAL PLATED MEAL—$30 PER GUEST (MINIMUM OF 20 GUESTS) MENU ITEMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE SEASONALLY
Fresh Bread & Dipping Oil House Salad with choice of dressing
ENTRÉES Choose three items to create your custom menu
BIG BREWBEN House corned beef, simmered in cascade hops then piled high on grilled rye with Bavarian sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and IPA thousand island dressing
ELLICOTTVILLE BURGER Lettuce, red onion, sliced tomato, and your choice of cheese (Add Applewood Bacon)
ROCK CITY PORK CHOP—SINGLE CUT French cut, bone-in chop, cider demi-glace, truffle mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables
BUFFALO MACARONI & CHEESE Shredded buffalo chicken, cheddar and smoked gouda cheeses, bleu cheese, chopped to- matoes, tender cavatappi, topped with panko.
DESSERT Choose one dessert
Butterscotch Bread Pudding | Apple Crisp | Peanut Butter Pie
THE BUFFALO BUFFET—$24 PER GUEST (MINIMUM OF 20 GUESTS)
Large House Salad with Assorted Dressings (Family Style)
Boneless Buffalo Tenders with bleu cheese, carrots and celery
550 Pizza Works—fresh spent “hoppy” grain dough, baked in our 550 degree oven. Margherita | The Roni | Buffalo-Springfield | Pollo | Smoky BBQ Price includes up to (5) Pizzas (40 slices) Each additional 16” pizza is $19.00
All food & beverage is subject to an 18% administrative charge and 8% NYS sales tax. 14 Wedding Planning Details YOUR PERFECT DAY BEGINS WITH PLANNING AND COMMUNICATION. HERE ARE THE GUIDELINES THAT WILL HELP US WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE YOUR PERFECT WEDDING. OUR PLEDGE IS THAT WE WILL PROVIDE OUR VERY BEST SERVICE TO MEET AND EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND PRODUCE THE WEDDING OF YOUR DREAMS.
CONFIRMATION & NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT A signed Letter of Agreement and non-refundable deposit of $1,000.00 will guarantee and confirm the day and location of your wedding. The deposit will be applied to the contract as payment toward the facility fee.
CANCELLATION In the unlikely event that you decide to cancel your wedding, a partial refund will be given according to the following schedule:
Cancellation Occurring from: Booking to 9 months: 75% Refund of Payments Made 8 to 6 months: 30% Refund of Payments Made Less than 6 months: No Refund *Refunds exclude the $1,000 non-refundable deposit*
GUARANTEE & PAYMENT SCHEDULE A guarantee of the total number of guests, meals, and menu choice is due no less than 5 business days before your wedding.
The Payment Schedule is: 50% Due 6 months before the wedding 75% Due 3 months before the wedding 90% Due 2 weeks before the wedding Balance Due 5 business days before the wedding
Payment in full of food and beverage items, including estimated items, must be made 5 business days prior to your wedding. The contract will be updated with actual consumption amounts within 5 business days after the wedding.
FLOOR PLAN & TIME LINE A provisional time line and floor plan will be provided to you within 1 month of your wedding. The final floor plan is due 10 business days prior to your wedding. Any changes made to the floor plan within 72 hours of the wedding will result in an additional fee, with the exception of changes due to the guaranteed guest count.
WEDDING PACKAGE The following items are included in the wedding package: wedding cake, dance floor, white or ivory standard length linen for all tables, skirting on primary tables, napkins from our color selection, china, flatware, glassware, set-up, break down and standard cleanup of the lodge. Cleanup resulting from rowdy behavior will be assessed an additional cleaning fee.
Please note all on-site vendors must have an ‘additionally insured’ insurance policy.
COMPLIMENTARY LODGING Enjoy a complimentary one-night stay the night of your reception at the Holiday Valley Inn. Book directly with the Inn at Holiday Valley. 15 Wedding Planning Details WEDDING CAKE A basic tiered wedding cake is included in all dinner packages. You will work directly with the bakery to order and design your cake. The bakery will bill you directly for specialty designs and flavors.
FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUM Yodeler Lodge & Holiday Valley Lodge Venues: Saturday Weddings —Minimum of $14,000 *This minimum also applies to Friday & Sundays of holiday weekends Friday & Sunday Weddings (non-holiday weekends)—Minimum of $10,000 Tannenbaum Lodge Venue: Saturday Weddings—Minimum of $10,000 *This minimum also applies to Friday & Sundays of holiday weekends Friday & Sunday Weddings (non-holiday weekends)—Minimum of $8,000
FACILITY FEES The facility fee allows you use of the space on the day of your wedding (7:00 am - 1:00 am) Yodeler Lodge & Holiday Valley Lodge Venues—$2,000 | Tannenbaum Lodge Venue—$1,000
FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY All food and beverage must be purchased through the Exclusive Caterer at Holiday Valley.
Bars can be open a maximum of 5 hours and no later than 1:30 a.m. Shots are not permitted. No outside alcohol will be permitted inside any of the venues or banquet rooms.
Bartenders will not serve anyone without proper ID.
All food and beverage is subject to an 8% NY State sales tax and an 18% administrative charge. The administrative charge on food and beverage items is used to defray the cost of set-up, break down, service, and other house expenses. No portion of this charge is distributed to the employees providing the service. You are welcome, but not obligated to add to give a gratuity.
DECORATIONS Decorating must be done the day of the event. All lights, roping, and décor must be approved by the Catering Manager. Decorations can not be hung by nails, tacks, hooks, glue or any other
medium that damages or defaces the venue. Confetti, rice, and loose glitter not permitted. Decorations requiring step ladders must be approved by the Catering Manger. An additional fee will be incurred for set-up and tear down.
New York State has an open flame law. No open flame is permitted inside any building. Candles must be housed in a container with the flame at least two inches below the top of the container. All
décor with open flames must be approved by the Catering Manager. All decorations provided by the Client and Vendors must be removed from the venue no later than 10:00 a.m. the following morning. Holiday Valley is not responsible for removing, repacking, securing, or guaranteeing the safety of any of the decorations or items provided by the Client or Vendors.
ON-SITE CEREMONY An on-site ceremony requires additional staffing and set-up. The base fee is $600 (includes up to 80 chairs) and includes an on-site coordinator and full rehearsal. Cost could increase based on location, and additional amenities requested. Additional white wedding chairs are $3.25 per chair.
HILLTOP & OUTDOOR CEREMONIES The base fee for a hilltop ceremony is $1,500. Hilltop ceremonies will not be held after Columbus Day weekend. All guests are required to ride the chairlift to and from the hilltop ceremony. Ceremony guests must board the chairlift for return to the bottom of the hill by dusk. Holiday Valley will provide an indoor location for inclement weather for all outdoor ceremonies. Holiday Valley mountain 16 operations will make the final decision 24 hours in advance based on hill-top conditions. Moments to Remember Nine to Sixteen Months Two Months __Start a wedding binder to organize ideas __Touch base with your vendors __Determine your budget __Send your ceremony & reception schedule to __Reserve dinner and reception venue vendors __Determine guest list for an approximate number __Confirm wedding time line __Reserve ceremony location and Officiate __Confirm rehearsal time and dinner location __Reserve block of lodging rooms for guests __Confirm shuttle schedule __Reserve your complimentary lodging __Discuss guest seating and head table options __Research photographers, florists, entertainment __Book your band or DJ One Month __Complete Meal/Allergy spreadsheet Six to Eight Months __Schedule appointment with Caterer to meet __Mail your Save-the-Date cards with your photographer (optional) __Reserve your florist and photographer __Follow-up with guests who have not returned __Determine time line for wedding response cards __Consider wedding menu options __Obtain marriage license __Determine color of linen and napkins __Begin to arrange your seating chart __Plan décor for the wedding and reception __Create place cards __Create a gift registry __Put together a “Bridal Emergency Kit” for __Select and order invitations and all stationary the day of __Arrange transportation __Schedule a final meeting with your Caterer __Attend annual wedding tasting (End of April) __Pay 90% deposit to Caterer two weeks out __Meet with baker for cake tasting __Pay 50% deposit to Caterer at six months out Ten Business Days __Approve wedding reception floor plan Three to Four Months __Confirm final meal guarantee __Finalize wedding menu __Confirm special meals and allergies __Determine wedding RSVP date __Confirm times of rehearsal and rehearsal dinner __Finalize guest list __Confirm weather backup plan for ceremony __Meet with Caterer to discuss details __Approve final contract and pay final deposit to __Schedule a hair and makeup artist Caterer five days before your wedding __Determine your music __Discuss rehearsal time and dinner options The Day Before... __Finalize and order wedding cake __Make sure all wedding day items are packed __Mail your invitations (Don’t forget the rings & marriage license!) __Order wedding favors __Attend the rehearsal and dinner __Pay 75% deposit to Caterer at three months out __Get some beauty rest!
17 Wedding Services
LOCAL CHURCHES FOOD & LODGING (on-site)
Holy Name of Mary R.C., Ellicottville John Harvard’s Brew House at Tamarack 716-699-2592 Serves lunch & dinner daily 716-699-5350 Our Lady of Peace R.C., Salamanca 716-945-4966 McCarty’s Café in the Holiday Valley Lodge Serves breakfast & lunch daily St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 716-699-3501 716-699-2265 The Inn at Holiday Valley United Church of Ellicottville 716-699-2345 716-699-4003 Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley DJ SERVICES 716-699-7000
Artistic Audio—DJ Rick JUSTICES OF THE PEACE 716-939-5272 Bob Fink Barry Productions - John Barry 716-984-0754 716-316-4615 Ray Ammerman LaCroix Productions - Daniel LaCroix 716-440-8440 716-378-2671
Susan L. Peacock - Minister Toy Bros Entertainment 716-957-2964 716-479-1133 PERFORMERS FLORISTS Mo’ Porter—Chuck Sciandra Blossoms N Treasures - South Wales 716-870-5621 716-870-5741 Nik Entertainment Co. Fresh Wedding & Event Design—Springville 585-244-0331 716-592-5015
Graham Florist Greenhouses - Bradford, PA Party of 9 - Bernadette Trinca 814-368-3186 716-523-1114
Swan Street Florist - Salamanca Peter Van Scozza– Violin / Piano 716-945-3516 716-662-3164
Flowers Etc. - Buffalo Jay McDonnell Duo 716-882-0438 716-913-7991
Flowers off the Farm—Ellicottville
18 716-258-8655 Wedding Services PHOTOGRAPHERS WEDDING EXTRAS
Bliss by Vita Bella Photography Cayas Canopies [email protected] Tent & Event Rentals 716-372-1308 Elizabeth Pellette Photography 716-592-8084 Covered Wagon Tours, LLC. Party Bus & Limo Rentals Knight Studios - Robert Knight 607-324-3900 716-631-0086 Fresh Wedding & Event Design Martin Studio - Tom Martin 716-592-5015 716-372-1035 Ice is Nice - Ice Sculptures Onion Studio 716-445-7156 716-866-3380 Moments to Remember Celebration Rentals SALON & SPA 814-596-0011
Edge Hair Salon - Jess Erlandson Overland Morgan Horse Farm 716-699-2226 Horse & Carriage Rentals 585-943-1524 Ellicottville Oasis Spa Located in the Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley Young Explosives Massage therapy, manicures, pedicures, waxing & more! Display Fireworks 716-699-8996 | www.ellicottvilleoasis.com 716-257-5116
Glam on Location 716-479-5412 ON-SITE CONTACTS
Reflections Hair Design Connie Brown - Holiday Valley Lodging 716-699-8757 716-699-2345 ex. 6007
SPECIALTY LINENS Katelyn Mueller - Catering Sales Manager 716-699-3968 Boulevard Wedding Concepts [email protected] Linens & Event Decor 716-695-1050 Jolene Dunkleman - Catering Sales Assistant
716-699-3968 Tesoro Event Rentals [email protected] Linens, Event Décor & Specialty Seating
716-759-4041
19 Gratuity Guidance
This guide is based on industry standards and will help you understand what the “norm” is when it comes to tipping the staff that helped make your big day extraordinary!
Please note that tipping is solely at the client’s discretion and by no means mandatory. All staff is paid a normal wage above the state minimum and does not rely on gratuity. If you feel inclined to leave a gratuity, you are welcome to place the gratuity in a sealed envelope and give to your Catering Manag- er or the Manager on Duty for proper distribution.
Venue Service Staff Standard Gratuity Amount______
Wait-Staff $15 - $30 per server Head Waiter/Waitress $25 - $50 Bartenders $0 - $30 per bartender Please note, bartenders are typically tipped by guests throughout the event
Catering Manager 2% – 8% of pre-tax F&B Please Note, the sales team does not receive any commission Typically $100 - $700
Banquet Manager/Manager on Duty $0 - $100
Shuttle Driver $10 - $25 per driver
Other (Back-of-house staff to include $0 – $100 to split (not standard) Chef, cooks, dishwashers, etc.)
Your wedding will be staffed based on the following: (1) wait staff per 30 guests for stations / buffet (1) wait staff per (3) tables for a plated service (1) Head Waiter (responsible for servicing the Bride, Groom, and wedding party) (1) bartender will be staffed for every 50 guests
Additional Wedding Service Providers______
Hair / Makeup Professionals 15 - 20 % of total bill Band $20 - $25 per musician DJ $50 - $200 Photographer/Videographer $40 - $100 each (not standard) Florist $50 - $200 (not standard) Officiate $50 - $100 typically donated to Church or organization
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Ceremony Seating for up to 230 guests ______
Yodeler Lodge Reception Seating for 150 - 230 guests
Photo by Nickel City
Photo by Sara Bee Photography Photo by Knight Studios
Photo by Knight Studios Photo by Sean Lata Photography
Ceremony Seating for up to 100 guests ______
Tannenbaum Lodge Reception Seating for 50 - 130 guests
Photo by Bliss by Vita Bella
[email protected] 716-699-3968