PART I

 

 

BASIC INFORMATION

 

Date of Wedding:       Saturday, August 27, 2005

Time of Day:               1:15pm (ceremony) 6:00pm (reception)

 

Bride’s Name:             Bridget Kelleher

Groom’s Name:           Christopher Schreiber

 

Bride’s Email:             hesahasa@yahoo.com

Groom’s Email:           christopher.schreiber@fast4gl.com

 

Bride’s Phone (H):      610-429-8272

Groom’s Phone (H):    610-429-8272

 

Bride’s Phone (W):     610-503-4237

Groom’s Phone (W):  267-256-3742                                     

 

Bride’s Phone (C):      610-202-9770

Groom’s Phone (C):    215-738-7272

 

Representative and Mailing Address for all correspondence:                                                                                                           

Street:                          1102 New York Avenue                                                        

City, State and Zip:    West Chester, PA 19380                                           

 

IMPORTANT:  Please contact your Wedding Consultant or Reservations Manager (should you have or need overnight rooms at the hotel) with any changes in address and/or telephone number.


CEREMONY

 

Are you contracted to have your ceremony at the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel?  no                                                      

If no, where is your Ceremony being held?    St. Patrick's Church

Address:                                                          242 South 20th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

                                               

Time Ceremony will begin?                            1:15pm

And will end at:                                              2:30pm

 

**Processional Line Up must be provided to our Banquet Manager prior to your wedding day**

 

Contracted Time Cocktails will begin:           6:00pm

And will end at:                                              7:00pm

 

Contracted Time Reception will begin:          7:00pm

And will end at:                                              11:00pm

 

Number of Guests invited:                             210

Estimated Attendance:                                   145

 


HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

 

Bridal Suite Check-In Date:                           August 27, 2005

Time:                                                               3:00pm (or earlier if possible)

 

Confirmation # to your complimentary Suite at the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia:                                                  n/a

                                                                       

 

Should you need a hospitality suite for your parents or relatives, in addition to your complimentary suite, please request availability and rate.  Suites are limited, please plan in advance.

 

Your guests can call for overnight accommodations upon reserving a room block.  It is advised not to wait until your invitations go out to alert your guests of any special pricing or room block, since rates are seasonal and based upon availability.

Please call our Wedding Room Block Manage, Kathleen Lee at (215) 790-7753

 

SUGGESTION:  SAVING THE DATE CARDS OR EMAIL ADDRESSES IS AN EXCELLENT WAY OF COMMUNICATING TO YOUR GUESTS OF YOUR UPCOMING WEDDING.

 

Reservations can be made by calling:

The hotel directly @ 215.735.6000 or Radisson Hotels @ 800.333.3333.

For further assistance, please call our Reservations Manager, Kelly Stark

 

Consider having us create your very own web page that guests can access for ceremony and reception information, directions and of course reservations directly into your private room block.  Inquire about this complimentary and convenient service.

 

 

Also available for your overnight guests and our most important guest, YOU………

Warwick Hair Salon

“Wedding Day Specialist”

Maria Savers (in her absence, ask for Bill, the owner)

1.215.546.5066.

(Please let her know you are having your wedding reception here when you call)

 


PRE-COCKTAILS

 

Determine if a receiving line is permitted at the site of the ceremony.

 

Will you be planning a receiving line at the location of the ceremony?         No, we will have a receiving line as people enter the cocktail hour on the Mezzanine level                                                          

If your ceremony is at the hotel, are you planning a receiving line?  n/a                              

 (If so, a receiving line will be held during the cocktail hour) 

 

Approximate arrival time of the first guests to the reception?                       3:00pm                                                                                   

Early arrivals at the hotel will be accommodated in the lobby.  At the start of the cocktail hour, the Banquet Manager or Captain will lead your early arrival guests to the reception.

 

Approximate arrival time of the Bridal Party?                                               5:00pm                                   

 

During the Cocktail hour, the Bridal Party will:

 

       Stay together in the Warwick Room (Mezzanine Level)                   

       Join Guests


OPEN BAR

 

There is a 5-Hour Open Bar incorporated into the Radisson Plaza-Warwick’s Wedding Packet.

 

Bar Package contracted for:                           5 hours

 

Your Package includes

 

Liquors:  Absolute, Stolichnaya, Barcardi, Beefeater Gin, Seagram 7, Cuervo Tequila, Tangueray, Dewars, Seagram’s VO, Jack Daniels, Old Grandad, Christian Brothers, Southern Comfort, Peachtree Schnapps, Sweet and Dry Vermouth, Crème de Menthe, Amaretto and Kahlua.

 

We would need to add Bailey's to the list of liquors that are available (at a cost of $35 a bottle).

 

Beers:  Amstel Light, Heineken, Coors Light, and Yuengling Lager.

 

We need to switch to Miller Light to the beer list, instead of Coors Light.

 

Wine:  Sycamore Lane

 

Other Wine, Beer, and Liquors are available based on request.  Additional charges will be applied.

 

Additional hour price is $12.00 per person.  In order for us to open to open the bar an additional hour …………

 

Additional Bar-Server Cost $                               

 

Kosher Wine   Yes      No


BRIDAL TABLE

 

How many people are in your Bridal Party, including the Bride & Groom? 11 people

 

Please select a type of Bridal Table:

 

       Sweetheart Table For the Bride/Groom – Attendants to sit at 60” or 72” round tables 8-12ppl with their spouse/guest

 

       Traditional Head Table                      

                                   

       Regular Guest Table, located near cake table

 

Choose carefully the type of Bridal Table that best suites your needs. 

Consider viewing a wedding set-up prior to making your selection.

 

SET-UP

 

90” Ivory overlays, Ivory floor length linens, and Ivory napkins will be placed on all guest tables at no cost.  Patterned or Lace overlays, floor-length linens and napkins will incur an additional charge.  Please advise of your interest.

 

 

UPGRADED LINENS/CHAIR COVERS

 

       90” Overlay selected:                                      (From Hotel Linen Book)

 

       Napkin Color selected:                                   (From Hotel Linen Book)

 

       Floor length linen selected:     Style#              Class                  Color

 

       Should you order or bring in Chair Covers from another vendor, a fee of $1.00 or more per chair ++ will be charged for staff set-up.

 

All Upgrades are included in your final bill and must be paid for 10 days in advance.

 


CANDLES

 

Please select either two-three 12” white taper candles or three votive candles for all guest tables. 

The florist can assist you with selecting the type of candle, which will best complement your floral arrangements.

 

       12” Taper Candles

 

       Votive Candles

 

TABLE NUMBERS FOR GUEST TABLES WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE HOTEL

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

 

SMOKING POLICY

 

The Grand Ballroom, Assembly, Crystal Ballroom, Restrooms and Main Hotel Lobby are smoke free environments.

 

This list will help you remember what items you will bring to the hotel @ your FINAL REVIEW.

Your FINAL REVIEW needs to be scheduled for the week of your wedding.  Please note, the Banquet Manager’s schedule is 10 days out.

 

Please check off all items you will be providing:

 

       Place Cards ~ (the hotel does not provide)   

 

Please have your cards in alphabetical order; one group for those guests sitting at the Bridal Table(s) and another group for the guest tables.  Remember to write one card for each person seated at the Bridal Table including the Bride and Groom.  It is a good idea to leave extra place cards at your final review should there be any last minute changes.  Please advise if you want the Bridal Table place cards pre-set.

 

       Printed Matches

 

       Cake Ornament

 

       Basket for Ladies Room/Mens Room

 

       Cake Knife/Server

 

       Toasting glasses for Bride/Groom

 

       Personalized Cake Bags or Cake

 

       Guest Book & Pen – We will be providing a wedding plate and markers. for our guests to sign in place of a traditional guest book.

 

       Disposable Cameras (#                        )

 

       Photo collage for place card table –and for the area overlooking the lobby

 

       Parents Wedding Photos

 

       Printed Cocktail Napkins (estimate 3 per person)

 

       Gift Card Holder – Baskets will not be accepted; it must be an enclosed item.

 

 

Favors:        Yes                         No                              

 

       Donation Cards for Charities

 

       Picture Frames

 

If other, please explain:           Silver Heart Wine Stoppers   

 

How many favors?                  145

 

Per person/Per Couple?           Per Person

 

Placed at tables?                     Yes

 

       Guest Bags – All Guest Bags MUST be labeled with the guest’s name.  Bags without names will not be accepted at the front desk.

 

If favors are being given, but are not being provided for every place setting, please provide us with a list of table numbers and the number of favors for each table.

 


VENDORS FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY

 

FLOWERS:

 

Name of florist you have chosen:                   Valley Forge Flowers

Contact:                                                          Barbara King

Phone #:                                                          610-687-5566

Address:                                                          503 W Lancaster Avenue

                                                                        Spread Eagle Village

                                                                        Wayne, PA 19087

 

Estimated Arrival time of the Florist:             4:00pm

 

Please have the florist phone the Wedding Consultant in regards to a delivery time the day of your affair.

 

       Should the florist want to place garland/toile along your Bridal Table, you will need 2 feet of greens per person, plus 5 feet for each side of the table for a traditional head table.

 

       Fireplace décor: if any?                       Pictures                                                                                                                      

Items being delivered by your florist:

 

       CENTERPIECES

 

       Throwaway Bouquet

 

       Greens for Head Table

 

       Arrangement(s) for head table

 

       Place card table arrangement

 

       Flowers/Greens for Cake table

 

       Floral Cake Top

 

       Flowers for toasting glasses

 

       Flowers for cake knife/server

 

       Other Accessories?  Please explain:                                                               

 


MUSIC:

 

Are you having a DJ or a Band?                DJ                           Band

 

Name of Entertainment you have chosen:                  No Macarena                                      

Contact:                                                                      Kim Alexander Walsh

Phone #:                                                                      215-232-8126

Address:                                                                      745 N 23rd Street

                                                                                    Philadelphia, PA 19130

 

# Of People:                                                                1

 

Hours you have contracted with them to play:           6:00pm to 11:00pm

 

For your cocktail hour, make sure your DJ and/or Band bring the proper equipment.  They should bring speaker wires, extension cords, a riser, and other equipment that may be necessary.  Kim will be bring extra equipment with her for the cocktail hour in the Crystal Ballroom.

 

If you are having a Band, it is STRONGLY suggested that they come in to view the ballroom and become familiar with the set-up.

 

If you have a piano player coming to the hotel, they must bring their own keyboard.  (Piano is not available.)

 

Name:

Phone #:

 


PHOTOGRAPHY:

 

Name of Photographer you have chosen?                  Patrick Kiernan Photography

Contact:                                                                      Patrick Kiernan

Phone #:                                                                      215-778-4987

Address:                                                                      197 Cowbell Road

                                                                                    Willow Grove, PA 19090

 

# Of People:                                                                2

 

Hours you have contracted with them to play:           1:00pm to 10:00pm

 

Will the photographer have an assistant?               Yes             No

 

PHOTO BOOTH:

 

Name of Photographer you have chosen?                  On The Spot Shot

Contact:                                                                      Steve Cacciola

Phone #:                                                                      610-539-4868

Address:                                                                      2820 Audubon Village Drive

                                                                                    Norristown, PA 19403

 

# Of People:                                                                2

 

Hours you have contracted with them to play:           7:00pm to 11:00pm

 

Will the photographer have an assistant?               Yes             No

 


VIDEOGRAPHY:

 

Name of Videographer you have chosen?                  Martin's Video                                               

Contact:                                                                      Dawn Martin

Phone #:                                                                      (215) 677-7709

Address:                                                                      6039 Danenhauer Lane

Mays Landing, NJ 08330

 

 

 

# Of People:                                                                1         

 

Hours you have contracted with them to play:           1:00pm to 10:00pm

 

Will the photographer have an assistant?               Yes             No

 


CAKE:

 

There are picture albums available at the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia.  You may select the baker of your choice.  Some décor on the cake may be additional.  Please ask your Wedding Consultant.  You may also visit if you would like to sample a few cake flavors or make a special request.  APPOINTMENTS ARE NECESSARY.  Bakers listed below:

 

       Bredenbecks Bakery

            Located in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania

            Contact:  Karen Boyd @ 215.247.7374

            office@bredenbecks.com

 

       My Old Place Bakery

            201 Shadeland Avenue

            Lansdowne, PA 19050

            610-259-4000

 

       How will the top of the cake be decorated? With icing J

 

       Bride will be paying baker directly for upgrades.

 

       Bride will be providing an ornament for the top of the cake.

 

       Decorated with icing bouquet, starting @ $50.00      Amount:                                 

 

       Fresh flowers (provided by florist) please list name if other then selected florist:                                                    

       I prefer the cake to be cut and served (approximately 1 hour after dinner) by the hotel.

 

 


ORDER OF EVENTS:

 

Please provide me with your itinerary from your band and/or DJ for the afternoon or evening of your wedding.  Fax number:  215.789.6118 or email to:  jennifer.peluso@radisson.com.  The information needs to be provided prior to your wedding, not the day of your affair.

 

Introductions

 

Cocktail Hour: 

 

       Warwick Room (bridal party)

       Crystal Ballroom

       Mezzanine Level

 

 

Will you have?

 

  • Formal introductions?              Yes             No
  • 1st Dance?                               Yes  No           
    • Name of Song/Artist: At Last – Etta James  
  • Blessing?                                  Yes             No           
    • Name of Person:         ?                     
  • Champagne Toast?                   Yes             No           
    • Name of Person:         Martin Bruegel and Jenn Karsch
  • Bride/Father Dance?                Yes  No           
    • Name of Song/Artist:  n/a
  • Groom/Mother Dance?            Yes             No           
    • Name of Song/Artist:  n/a
  • Bridal Party Dance?                 Yes  No           
    • Name of Song/Artist:  n/a
  • Bouquet or Garter Toss?          Yes             No           
  • Cake Cutting?                          Yes             No
  • Challah                                     Yes             No                        $15.00 ++ per Challah

 

Are there any special birthdays/anniversary’s for which you would like a cake or flower presented?   Yes         No

 

Special Anniversary:  17th Wedding anniversary for Tom and Elizabeth Schreiber.  Please announce this and play their wedding song: Michael Bolton's "That's What Love Is All About" 
Below is a suggestion for a progressive service for your “Order of Events”

 

    Cocktail Hour

    Introductions

    Bride/Groom 1st Dance

    Blessing

    Toast

    Appetizer

    Salad

    Bride/Father Dance

    Groom/Mother Dance

    Entrée

    Dessert

    Bridal Party Dance/Open Dancing/Special Dances

    Cake Cutting (1 Hour After Dinner)

    Bouquet/Garter

    Continue Open Dancing

 

Please feel free to indicate your preference should you decide otherwise.

 

    Cocktail Hour

    Introductions

    Bride/Groom 1st Dance

    Blessing

    Appetizer

    Toast

    Salad

    Entrée

    Open Dancing/Special Dances

    Cake Cutting (1 Hour After Dinner)

    Dessert

    Continue Open Dancing


FINAL MENU SELECTION: 

 

Please refer to your wedding contract.

 

Refer to your Wedding Consultant and packages for selecting the following items:

 

HORS D’OEUVRES

 

Two Displayed Hors d’oeuvres:

  1. Seasonal Vegetable Crudites
  2. Mexican Display

 

Butler Passed

  1. Shrimp in Bacon with the Warwick’s famous Lamaze Dipping Sauce
  2. Beef Wellington, Bernaise Sauce
  3. Pecan Breaded Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard
  4. Smoked Salmon Canape with Dill
  5. Herb Cream Cheese Raviolis with Wild Mushroom Sauce
  6. Mini Ice Cream Cones with Whipped Chevre Cheese Ice Cream

 

Additions.  Cost per person:                          

 

APPETIZER

  1. Martini Glass filled with Wild Mushroom Risotto drizzled with Truffle Oil

                                                                                   

 

SALAD

  1. Spinach & Romaine with Red Onions, Mandarin Oranges served with a Cucumber Wasabi Vinaigrette

 

SORBET INTERMEZZO @ $4.00++ per person – Please check:     Yes                         No

If yes, please select Raspberry, Lemon or Champagne Sorbet

 

ENTRÉE

  1. Horseradish Potato encrusted Filet Mignon served with a Cabernet Wine Reduction Sauce
  2. Herb Crusted Sea Bass served with a Roasted Pepper Tomato Compote

 

Chef’s choice of vegetable and potato/rice to best complement your meal is suggested.

 

DESSERT:  Wedding Cake garnished with fresh seasonal berries.

 

Plated Dessert:                                                                                    Cost per person:  $                                                     

 


ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

 

       Ice Carving (price based on individual sculpture, starting @ $                                 

(please provide a picture)

 

       Dessert Table, staring @ $                             

 

       Valet Parking – call for pricing

 

       Attendants and Bartenders @ $100.00 plus taxes and gratuity.   

 

       2 Restroom Attendants @ $100.00 each for 5 hours.

 

 

VENDOR MEALS:

 

DJ/Band:                      Yes             No

Photographer:               Yes             No

Videographer:              Yes             No

 

If so, we can provide sandwich plates for $25.00++ each or the wedding entrée @ $45.00++ each.  Please indicate your preference and quantity below including the assistants.

 

Deli Sandwiches w/condiments & Beverages:           0

             Music          Photographer          Videographer       

Wedding Entrée:                                                         3

 Music          Photographer          Videographer

 


SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS:

 

Are there any special dietary requests?

             Yes                         No             Table #            Not sure yet                           

 

If so, please explain:   Need 3 vegetarian meal

 

Indicate on your Seating Diagram & Index Cards @ what tables those guests will be seated.

 

YOUNG ADULTS: 

Under 21 years of Age:   

Allowance for liquor will be applied to final bill. 

Approximate number of young adults expected:                               0

 

*Please mark (label) on your seating arrangements where they will be.

 

CHILDREN:

Children’s dinner will include fruit cup, Chicken Fingers, and Wedding Cake. 

 

Will there be any younger children attending the reception?

             Yes                         No            

 

How Many?                                        1

 

Ages (at date of wedding):                 6

 

Children’s meals are available on request, ages 12 and under @ $30.00++ each.   Ages 3 and under – no charge

 

Please select one menu:                      

 Chicken Fingers/French Fries & Fruit Cup

 Pizza & Fruit Cup

 

*Please mark (label) on your seating arrangements where they will be.