Read Below And Follow The Instructions.
Any Questions Please Contact:
Chris - For Truly Yours or Oviatt Penthouse - (818) 753-9100
Laura Janes - For Malibou Lake (818) 753-6772
I know how difficult it is to come up with an exact menu for your wedding day, especially when dealing with a 26 page menu!
O.k.- here are some helpful tips that might help you out. Remember to COPY THE TEMPLATE ONTO AN E-MAIL AND FILL IT OUT ON THE E-MAIL AND SEND VIA E-MAIL TO:
Chris Adlesh:
Chris Adlesh:
For Laura Janes:
1) Think of how formal you want the wedding to be. If you and your fiance had to go and choose a place you would like to go and have dinner- what restaurant would it be? What type of food?
Let me explain some differences in price.
(starting with the Rolls Royce and most expensive way to go- and working down to the Honda level)
1) Cocktail party- heavy Hors D'oeuvres and or a Station Party. (Most Expensive way to go) Hors D'oeuvres are time consuming to make and you need a lot of them to keep a crowd satisfied. A station party is basically- 3-4 mini kitchen stations all set-up with their own chefs. Lots of labor and lots of set-up. Lots of food too! By the way- a station party type service takes about 2+ hours for dinner. If you are on a tight schedule- or if you have a dance crowd- not the way to go. It also can be difficult at some locations- as some do not allow cooking on the premises.
2) Served meal- choice of- meaning you are giving your guests a choice of 2-3 different entree's to choose from. We do require you have a coordinator- and assigned (exact) seating when doing this type of service. This type of service- is perfect for an elegant and formal evening, but much labor is required to make it work smoothly. Also- since people change their minds after they have chosen, it means we have to cook a lot of extra food- bringing your price up.
3) Served meal- pre-fix menu- dual entree. This means- you pick the same meal for everyone- but they get two proteins on their plate. Ex. a chicken dish and a beef dish- both on the plate.
***This is a great way to go if you still want a formal evening- sit - down dinner- and it's a little easier on the pocket book.
4) Family Style Meal- This means we bring platters of food to the table. You have picked out the menu ahead of time- same for everyone- but what's nice is that people get to choose what they want- without having to get up and go to a buffet!
*** This type of service has a few benefits- people get a choice, they pick what they want to eat. Everyone gets to stay seated- but the people at the table are forced to mingle- making it a nice friendly atmosphere. Also- table arrangements (flower arrangements) should stay small to leave room for the platters- bringing your cost down. Also the biggest plus- this is the FASTEST type of service!
5) Buffet - This is the least expensive- but if you want a fun relaxed atmosphere- this is the way to go! You can give your guests a nice variety- and can add a carving station- or a pasta station to it- to make it a little fancier- without hurting the pocket book too much!
Now that you know the different types of service- you will need to choose the type you want and follow the following template in order for us to give you an accurate quote. I need all of the following information- so just fill in the blanks!
Name- of both bride and groom:
Physical Address:
Phone number:
E-mail Address:
Date of event:
Is it Ceremony and reception? Or just Reception?
Estimated guest count:
Location - the name of the site:
Hours of event? If the event is both ceremony and reception- please make the invitation time 30 minutes prior to ceremony. I also need to know what time the music gets turned off.
***Please keep in mind that I need at least two hour prior to the guest invitation time for set-up and two - hours after guests leave for tear-down. Be specific with your times as that will influence your price.
Now for the meal:
What kind of service are you choosing- Pick from the ones above- only what you feel would work for you in terms of atmosphere and budget.
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Pick 3-4 Passed Hors D'oeuvres from our list. Just pick the ones you would like to have on your wedding day! These would be for the Cocktail Hour- after the wedding ceremony. I have 4 listed here- but some people add as many at 6 (it’s all a question of budget) Be specific as this will affect your price.
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If you would like to add a display as well- let me know- we have a few to choose from. Keep in mind that if your location is outdoors and it is in the middle of the summer- you may not want to choose a fruit and cheese display as they do not last long in 90 degree weather!
Pick a Salad- and be specific - down to the dressing!
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Main Entree:
Protein #1 - tell me what it is- Chicken, fish etc... how you would like it prepared- down to the sauce!
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Protein #2 - same as above if you are opting for a 2nd protein.
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Pasta dish - sometimes this is chosen for a buffet- instead of the 2nd protein- or an add on to a served meal. (It can also take the place of the starch option in the menu.
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Starch- usually a type of potato- ie, mashed, au gratin, scalloped- etc... or a rice of some kind.
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Vegetables- most people go with the seasonal grilled vegetables- to give the guests a variety- but if you have a specific type you like- let us know. They can be grilled or steamed.
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Coffee Option- the choices are on the 2nd to the last page of our menu. Please note that the last choice- in this section- is a company that comes in with capuccino makers etc...- and it is a two hour minimum-and about $8.00 per person.
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Bar package- this is the last page of our menu. Pick an option you like and let us know if you want plasticware at the bar or glassware.
*** Please note that at the tables there is ALWAYS Glassware!
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Now we do have a last package which we are making available to our brides nowadays for the bar. Times being what they are- we do allow you to bring in ALL DRINKS - water, soda's, juices, and all the alcohol, mixers, and garnishes- and just rent our bartender. The cost per bartender is $25.00 an hour- just let us know how many bars you want set-up and how many bartenders you want.
*** Please note that we do NOT do any blended drinks- mixed is fine.- Everything is on the rocks for mixed drinks- ex. margaritas.
This should do it!
I know it's a lot of information- but knowing all of this information we can give you an accurate quote. Please note that tables, white wood chairs, basic linens, and all dinnerware, staffing, for kitchen and waitstaff will all be included in the price! :)
Please feel free to call Chris with any questions you might have. We are always happy to help!
Best wishes,
The Truly Yours Team
Chris Adlesh
Laura Janes
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