package - Carmen`s Banquet Centre

AMORE
PACKAGE
HAPPILY EVER AFTER BEGINS NOW
CARMEN’S
At Carmen’s, we know that your wedding day will be
an extraordinary experience, and with extraordinary
experiences come memories that last a lifetime.
B
uilt in 1987, Carmen’s has established itself as Southern
Ontario’s most popular venue for hosting one-of-a-kind
wedding celebrations. Known for its grand décor, savoury cuisine,
and up-scale services, Carmen’s has even been host to a variety of
celebrity guests, including Sophia Loren, Al Pacino, and Sylvester
Stallone.
doors and greet your guests in our luxurious 7,000 square foot marble
foyer. With ballrooms that boast 28-foot high ceilings, gorgeous
balconies, and sweeping dance floors, at Carmen’s, our all-inclusive
wedding packages ensure that you and your guests can enjoy refined
elegance in one convenient location.
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Photography credit: Rachelle Rousseau (rachellerousseau.ca)
Enter your reception in style as you step through our grand front
Photography credits: Carmen’s Group (CarmensGroup.com)
CARMEN’S BANQUET CENTRE
HIGHLIGHTS
[[ All-inclusive wedding packages
[[ Indoor and outdoor ceremony options
[[ On-site accommodations at the C Hotel by Carmen’s
[[ Elegant foyer space perfect for a cocktail reception
[[ Event exclusive bars located in the foyer
“ was beyond what we
The whole day/night
both had thought it
was going to be!
- DJ & Kayla
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”
[[ Three distinctive ballrooms that can be
combined to accommodate up to 1,000 guests
[[ Private bridal suites with powder rooms
[[ Your very own in-house Professional
Wedding Planner
[[ On-site Wedding Décor Centre
[[ 45 minutes away from Toronto and the
Niagara region
[[ Fully accessible
[[ Complimentary on-site parking
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Photography credits: Zelar Photography (zekarphotography.com),. See last page for full vendor credits.
EXPERIENCE
AMORE
Our most all inclusive package. Amore includes a four
course meal, late night buffet, wedding cake, full decor,
bridal suite, limousine, disk jockey, and a honeymoon
suite at the C Hotel by Carmen’s.
“ booking a wedding. They are true
I would recommend Carmen’s to anyone
professionals and make the planning
process easy and seamless.
”
- Allison & Mike
AMORE SPECIAL FEATURES
[[ Passed hors d’ouevres during cocktail hour
[[ Gourmet four course meal
[[ Late night buffet
[[ Personalized wedding cake
[[ Eight hour host bar
[[ Fully decorated ballroom
[[ Inhouse Wedding Planner
[[ Ten passenger stretch limousine for three
consecutive hours
[[ Carmen’s DJ service for dinner & dance from 5pm
- 1am
[[ Complimentary one night stay for the Bride &
Groom at the C Hotel by Carmen’s
[[ Onsite private bridal suite & powder room
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A GOURMET CELEBRATION
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
HORS D’OEUVRES Chef ’s selection of hot cold hors d’oeuvres
MENU & BAR
DINNER SERVICE
BREAD Whole grain, pumpernickel, portuguese, rosemary foccacia and
garlic bread
SALAD Heritage greens with seasonal accompaniments and vinaigrette
Good wine, great company, and excellent food are sure
PASTA Penne served with your choice of sauce:
tomato basil  alfredo  a la vodka  bolognese
to make your wedding day at Carmen’s an unforgettable
ENTRÉE Chicken supreme finished with your choice of sauce:
goat cheese & sundried tomatoes  roasted red pepper & mozzarella 
spinach, asiago & bacon cream
gourmet celebration.
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magine your guests arriving at your reception to a sophisticated
cocktail hour that serves your very own signature drink and passed
hors d’oeuvres. Let them indulge in a multi-course dinner made from
fresh ingredients paired with local Niagara wine at their tables. End
your evening with late-night pizza and poutine bars and celebrate in
style as you cut your customized wedding cake among family and
friends.
We take pride in our ability to create truly memorable meals for
you and your guests. Our talented chefs can create menus that
accommodate any dietary restriction.
The wedding packages at Carmen’s include a host bar for the
enjoyment of your guests. Served by our professional bartenders, you
can celebrate your nuptials with one of our signature cocktails, craft
beers, or refined local wines. Cheers!
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Accompanied by seasonal vegetable and your choice of one:
herb roasted potatoes  garlic mashed potatoes
DESSERT Choice of one:
oreo cheesecake  seasonal mason jar pie  signature mousse
COFFEE/TEA/ESPRESSO
LATE NIGHT SERVICE
WEDDING CAKE Three tier cake with buttercream icing & your choice
of one flavour:
vanilla  chocolate  red velvet  black forest  lemon zest
PIZZA Chef ’s choice of assorted gourmet pizzas
POUTINE Fresh cut french fries served in take-out containers topped
with gravy & cheese curds
COFFEE & TEA STATION
HOST BAR
eight hours
[[ Bride & Groom’s seasonal signature cocktail
[[ Red & white wine by Vineland Estates
[[ Domestic beer
[[ Cocktails & martinis
[[ Soft drinks
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Photography credit: Darling Mine Photography (photographicloveletters.ca)
Photography credit: Carmen’s Group (carmensgroup.com)
SAYING “I DO”
IT STARTS TODAY
CEREMONIES
WEDDING PLANNING
Exchange your vows in a ceremony that reflects who you are as a couple.
Make your journey down the aisle as seamless as possible with your very own
At Carmen’s, we offer a variety of on-site indoor and outdoor ceremony packages.
in-house professional Wedding Planner.
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magine exchanging your vows in an intimate ceremony that is perfectly matched to your reception
décor… without having to leave the venue! At Carmen’s, we make every aspect of your wedding
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our happily every after begins now. As part of our all-inclusive wedding experience, the wedding packages
at Carmen’s include your very own professional Wedding Planner so that every detail of your celebration
celebration seamless and convenient with our on-site ceremony options.
can be flawlessly executed.
Walk down a white aisle surrounded by your loved ones in theatre-style chairs in our indoor chapel ceremony
In addition to a personalized sample tasting, your Wedding Planner will be readily available to answer your
package. Exchange your vows on an elegant stage with a white backdrop and personalized décor, and make
questions and assist you in all facets of the planning process so that you can focus on the most important part
it official with your candle-lit signing table. We can also arrange for processional music and refer you to an
of your wedding — enjoying it!
officiant from our roster of trusted ministers.
Prefer to have your ceremony outdoors? Those who book their wedding reception in The Venetian Ballroom
can enjoy the chapel ceremony package on our garden terrace. Alternately, host your ceremony next door on
the second floor pool terrace of the C Hotel by Carmen’s.
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ELEGANCE REDEFINED
GET READY IN STYLE
DECOR
BRIDAL SUITES
Choose from our gallery of elegant decor options so that
Your complimentary bridal suite is the perfect
your wedding day can be as unique as you are.
place to relax between your ceremony and reception.
T
he diverse ballrooms at Carmen’s are designed to be easily
transformed to match the look, feel, and theme of your wedding
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V.I.P. experience awaits as you get ready for your big day in your
Bridal Suite. At Carmen’s, our wedding packages provide you
day. Our wedding packages offer a wide range of stylish décor options to
with your very own private dressing room complete with a sitting area
choose from so that your wedding day can be as unique as you are. Your
and powder room. Enjoy your champagne, fruit, and cheese tray with
professional Wedding Planner will give you a one-on-one tour of our in-
your bridal party as you share memories of your everlasting love.
house Décor Gallery so you can mix and match different styles, textures,
and colours and bring your wedding vision to life.
Adorned with comfortable seating, full-length mirrors, and a personal
safe to store your valuable belongings, our Bridal Suites are the perfect
To give your wedding a truly romantic atmosphere, we include:
place to relax between your wedding ceremony and reception.
[[ A fully adorned and elevated Head Table
[[ Stunning centrepieces
[[ Table linens
[[ Table runner or overlay
[[ Accent napkins
[[ Charger plates
[[ Chair covers
[[ Money boxes
Your wedding planner can personally arrange several upgrades to enhance
your wedding décor.
Photography credits: Carmen’s Group (CarmensGroup.com)
PLATINUM HONEYMOON
SUITE DETAILS
597 square-foot corner suite
Plush king-size bed
Grand whirlpool tub with powered jets
“
The suite in Carmen’s
hotel was beautiful
and we loved the
Full kitchenette with peninsula counter
convenience of being
Gas fireplace
next door.
HD LG 50” flat screen televisions
Queen-size pull-out couch
A VIP EXPERIENCE
”
HONEYMOON SUITE
- Matt & Jill
Get ready for your big day in our Platinum Honeymoon Suites that
include a grand whirlpool tub, full kitchenette, and cozy gas fireplace.
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magine sinking into the comfort of your own personal Honeymoon Suite after the best day of your life —
your wedding! At Carmen’s, many of our wedding packages include a Platinum Honeymoon Suite so, at
the end of the evening, your honeymoon has already begun at the C Hotel by Carmen’s.
The Platinum Suites at the C Hotel by Carmen’s are uniquely themed to honour famous Italian musicians,
actors, and artists — we have even had a few stay in them! Enjoy the same suites that celebrities such as
Sylvester Stallone, Olivia Newton John, and Tony Bennett did when they visited the City of Hamilton.
Photography credits, both pages: Moments by Melissa Miller Photography (momentsbymelissamiller.com)
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AMORE
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PRICING
All prices quoted are all inclusive of gratuities, hall rental, food, bar, wedding cake,
décor, disk jockey, limousine, hotel suite, and service charges.
The following grid simplifies how much your wedding will cost based on a minimum of 125 guests on
a Friday or Sunday in any ballroom and a minimum of 150, 175, and 175 in the Venetian, Milano, and
Mercanti Napoli room respectively.
DAY
MONTH
PRICE PER
PERSON
TOTAL COST
Friday/Sunday
January - April
$70 +HST
$9,887.50
Friday/Sunday
May - December
$80 +HST
$11,300.00
Saturday
January - April 15
$80 +HST
$13,560.00*
Saturday
April 22 - October
$100 +HST
$16,950.00*
Saturday
November - December
$90 +HST
$15,255.00*
(includes HST)
*Total is based on a minimum of 150 guests in the Venetian ballroom.
Friday & Sunday Pricing Notes
1. Sundays that fall on long weekends will be charged the Friday night rate based on a minimum of 150 people.
2. Prices are based on a minimum of 125 guests in the Venetian, Milano, Mercante & Napoli ballrooms.
Saturday Pricing Notes
1. Saturday prices are based on a minimum of 150 guests in the Venetian ballroom and 175 guests in Milano,, Mercante & Napoli
ballrooms.
General Pricing Notes
1. Discounts available for groups of 375 or more.
2. All prices are subject to change without notice.
3. All prices offered are for new bookings only.
4. A moderate surcharge will apply for smaller groups.
Notes
1. Youths between the ages of 11-18 years of age are less $10.00 each.
2. Children 10 & under occupying a chair are ½ price.
Vendor Credits for Page 5 & 11 : Planning & Coordination - Spunky Sapphire Events / Dancefloor - Dance Floor Decor / Chiavari Chairs - Raymond Brothers / Tablecloths, Head Table
backdrop & Ghost Chairs- Simply Beautiful Decor / Lucite Head Table & Uplighting - Babylon Decor / White Bride & Groom Chairs - J’Adore Floral / Centerpieces & Head table florals Lush Florals / Photographer - ZekarQ Photography / Thank you & Menu Cards - Paper Cloud Media