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CARMEN’S
SOUTH
ASIAN
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, savory 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.
Enter your reception in style as you step through our grand front
foyer. With ballrooms that boast 28-foot high ceilings, gorgeous
balconies, and enchanting canopies, 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)
doors and greet your guests in our luxurious 7,000 square foot marble
Photography credits, clockwise: Rachelle Rousseau (RachelleRousseau.ca), Michael Tigchelaar at Zekar Photography (ZekarPhotography.com), Carmen’s Group (CarmensGroup.com)
CARMEN’S BANQUET CENTRE
HIGHLIGHTS
[[ All-inclusive wedding packages
[[ Indoor and outdoor ceremony options
[[ On-site accommodations at the Best Western
Premier C Hotel by Carmen’s
[[ Elegant foyer space perfect for a cocktail reception
[[ Event exclusive bars located in the foyer
whole day/night
“ The
was beyond what we
both had thought it
was going to be!
- DJ & Kayla
”
[[ 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 Coordinator
[[ On-site Wedding Décor Centre
[[ 45 minutes away from Toronto and the
Niagara region
[[ Wheelchair accessible
[[ Complimentary on-site parking
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Photography credits, clockwise: Carmen’s Group (CarmensGroup.com), Zekar Photohraphy (zekarphotography.com) See last page for vendor credits.
SOUTH
ASIAN
An elegant South Asian celebration. Our two South
Asian Packages offer authentic halal catering, professional
service, decor & more.
“ booking a wedding. They are true
I would recommend Carmen’s to anyone
professionals and make the planning
process easy and seamless.
”
- Allison & Mike
SPECIAL FEATURES
[[ Two menu options
[[ Authentic, halal South Asian catering by
Farrukh (Frank) Qureshi
[[ Professional service
[[ Chic ballroom decor
[[ Wedding coodinator
[[ Onsite private bridal suite & powder room
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A GOURMET CELEBRATION
MENU
Excellent food, great company & beautiful ballroms are sure
to make your wedding day at Carmen’s an unforgettable
gourmet celebration.
I
ndulge in authentic South Asian cuisine, from our Chef Farrukh
(Frank) Qureshi and his team. Our two package options, coupled
PACKAGE ONE
HALAL MEAT ENTREE Choice of one: veal korma 
veal karhi gosht  veal palak gosht  veal bhuna gosht
veal curry 
HALAL CHICKEN ENTRÉE Choice of one:
roasted chicken  karhi chicken  butter chicken  chicken korma 
chicken curry
RICE DISH Choice of one: chicken biryani  jeera rice  steamed rice 
chicken pilau  peas rice  vegetable rice  veal pilau
VEGETABLE DISH Choice of one: mixed vegetables
aloo gobi  chana bhaji  saag paneer 
dal makhni  aloo palak
served with tossed garden salad and authentic roogani naan and riata
DESSERT PRESENTATION Choice of one: shahi tuckray  kheer 
matanjan  gojar halwa  zarda  gajralla
PACKAGE TWO
sure to impress your guests.
PRE DINNER HORS D’OEUVRES Choice of one: mini samosa 
halal chicken tikka  mini spring rolls  fish pakora  mini halal shish
kabobs  vegetable pakora
All of our menu items are served buffet style, however a la carte and
HALAL MEAT ENTREE Choice of one: veal korma 
veal karhi gosht  veal palak gosht  veal bhuna gosht
with the opulent splendor of Carmen’s ballrooms and foyer will be
family style service are available at an additional cost. If you wish to
enhance your menu or add a bar, please see the following pages for
a list of upgrades or speak to one of our Wedding Coordinators for
more details.
veal curry 
HALAL CHICKEN ENTRÉE Choice of two:
roasted chicken  karhi chicken  butter chicken  chicken korma 
chicken curry
RICE DISH Choice of one: chicken biryani  jeera rice  steamed rice 
chicken pilau  peas rice  vegetable rice  veal pilau
VEGETABLE DISH Choice of two: mixed vegetables
aloo gobi  chana bhaji  saag paneer 
dal makhni  aloo palak
served with tossed garden salad and authentic roogani naan and riata
DESSERT PRESENTATION Choice of one: shahi tuckray  kheer 
matanjan  gojar halwa  zarda  gajralla
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STUNNING
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
A
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 Coordinator will give you a one-on-one tour of
your bridal party as you share memories of your everlasting love.
our in-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.
[[ White chair covers
[[ White table linens
[[ Buffet table settings
[[ Money boxes
[[ Linen napkins
[[ Your choice of: head table backrop or white leather loveseat
Your wedding consultant can personally arrange several upgrades to enhance
your wedding décor.
Photography credits: Carmen’s Group (CarmensGroup.com)
FOOD & BAR
SERVICE & DECOR
UPGRADES
UPGRADES
Enhance your menu with our selection of upgrades.
FOOD
PRE DINNER HORS D’OEUVRES ($2.50 PP) Choice of one meat
& one vegetarian option: mini samosa  halal chicken tikka  mini
spring rolls  fish pakora  mini halal shish kabobs  vegetable pakora
ADDITIONAL HALAL MEAT ENTREES ($2.50 PP)
UPGRADE EXISTING MEAT ENTREE TO LAMB ($2.00 PP)
ADD LAMB AS ADDITIONAL MEAT ENTREE ($3.00 PP)
Enhance your service & decor wiht our selection of upgrades.
SERVICE
UPGRADE BUFFET SETTING TO TABLE SETTING ($1.50 PP)
Includes: stemmed water glass  china dinner plate  china cup & saucer
 side plate  stainless steel knife & fork  knife  teaspoon  dessert
fork  linen napkin  salt & pepper shakers  cream, milk & sugar
UPGRADE BUFFET TO FAMILY STYLE SERVICE ($2.50 PP)
Plus cost of table setting upgrade.
ADD AN ADDITIONAL VEGETABLE OPTION ($1.25 PP)
DECOR
FOUR TIER WEDDING CAKE ($1.00 PP)
white sponge cake with fresh fruit & custard filling, tiered on pedestals
of four different heights and decorated to match your colour theme
OVERLAYS: $10 PER TABLE
BAR
CONSUMPTION BAR ($5.00 PER UNIT) Includes: domestic liquors
 domestic beer  soft drinks  service & glassware
HOST BAR ($21.00 PER PERSON) Includes: domestic liquors 
domestic beer  soft drinks  service & glassware
CENTERPIECES: $25 PER TABLE
Your wedding consultant can personally arrange several additional upgrades
to enhance your wedding decor.
SOUTH ASIAN
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PRICING
All prices quoted are all inclusive of gratuities, hall rental, food, and decor.
PACKAGE 1
PACKAGE 2
$30*
$37*
*Plus HST & Service Charge. Prices are per person based on a minimum number of 200 guests Sunday through Friday. Please
inquire about Saturday pricing. Prices are subject to change without notice.
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