2015 WEDDING PACKAGES
Congratulations! Thank you for thinking of the Loews New Orleans Hotel to host your ceremony and reception. As one of the premier wedding destinations in New Orleans, our dramatic river views, contemporary style and personalized service are sure to make your wedding day a memorable and magical experience. Our staff is unsurpassed in offering you and your guests comprehensive services to ease planning and make your vision come to life!
THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE PACKAGE
We are pleased to offer the following amenities & complimentary services for your wedding of 100 or more guests:
• Complimentary Grand King River View Suite on your wedding night • Bridal turndown service, including a fresh floral arrangement, rose petals sprinkled • on the bed, champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries• Preferred guest room rate for your out-of-town guests, with customized reservation link• Two upgrades to Grand King River View guest rooms for the parents of the • bride & groom, with amenity• Two valet parking passes for one night• Complimentary Balance Spa treatment for the bride, prior to wedding. • Includes: manicure, pedicure and massage• 15% discount at Balance Spa for the bridal party on all services• $100 gift certificate to Café Adelaide to celebrate your one year anniversary• 15% discount on our banquet breakfast & brunch menus for your “farewell” brunch
Our gift to you
• Dedicated event planning services from the day you book your reception until the final dance• Personal attendant for bride and groom and immediate families throughout your reception• Wedding concierge on-site for your wedding day• Cake cutting and hand-passed service of the wedding cake and groom’s cake• Votive candles and linens
RECEPTION PACKAGES
Iris1 Display station4 Passed hors d’oeuvres3 Action stations$53 per person
Bacchus1 Display station7 Passed hors d’oeuvres3 Action stations$60 per person
Rex2 Display stations7 Passed hors d’oeuvres3 Action stations$66 per person
DISPLAY STATIONS
New Orleans FavoritesRoasted Creole chicken and Andouille sausage jambalayaCrawfish beignets with Crystal buerre blancNew Orleans seafood gumbo with fresh shrimp, crab and okra
Artisan Cheese & Vegetable CruditéSelection of artisan cheeses garnished with fresh fruit, berries, dried fruit, nuts and grapes. Served with French bread and table water crackersFresh seasonal vegetables served with warm garlic spinach dip and buttermilk ranch dressing
Mediterranean AntipastiColorful display of grilled vegetables, including zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, Portobello mushrooms , roasted tomatoes, red & yellow peppers.Served with a variety of olives, hummus and Feta cheese, crostini and pita chips
BUTLER PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Louisiana Crabcakes, Pepper Jelly VinaigretteShrimp Wontons, Sweet Chili SauceNew Orleans BBQ Shrimp & Grit CakeNew Orleans Mini MuffalettasPecan Crusted Chicken, Steen’s SyrupSesame Seared Tuna on Grilled LemonGrilled Alligator & Andouille SausageGrilled Asparagus, Lemon Boursin PitaCajun Crawfish Cakes with Crystal ButterMedallion of Blackened Beef Tenderloin, Vidalia Onion CrostiniSeared Trout Raven, Zing-Zang SauceBrie & Raspberry en CrouteCrab & Caviar Deviled EggsSpanakopitaParmesan Oysters, Leek Confit Phyllo CupWild Mushroom Beggar’s PursePetit Oyster PeacemakerChicken Satay, Thai Peanut GlazeSalmon & Spinach Pinwheels with Herb Creole Cream CheeseCrawfish Bread Pudding Lollipops, Roasted Tomato Butter SauceTasso & Green Onion BeignetsGoat Cheese & Caramelized Onion TartSpicy Crawfish Remoulade in Phyllo CupOyster on the Half Shell with Herb Mignonette & Tobiko Caviar
STATIONS
Crawfish Monica Pasta StationCrawfish Tails Sautéed with Creole Spices, Fresh Scallions & Garlic, Tossed in a Light Parmesan Cream Sauce, Served over Farfalle Pasta, garnished with Garlic Bread Sticks.
Smashed Potato BarGarlic Mashed Potatoes or Sweet Potato Mash sautéed to order with guests’ choice of: Soft Butter, Cheddar Cheese, Scallions, Sour Cream, Crispy Bacon, Andouille, Gravy, Candied Pecans & Brown Sugar
STATIONS (CONTINUED)
Tuscany Pasta StationTri-Colored Rotini Pasta with choice of Alfredo or Marinara Sauce, Tossed with Italian Sausage, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Sautéed Onion, Mushrooms, Spinach, Rosemary Chicken, Artichoke Hearts and Parmesan
BBQ Shrimp and Grits StationLouisiana Gulf Shrimp Sauteed in Butter, Worcestershire Sauce and GarlicServed atop Buttered Stone Ground Grits, Garnished with Fresh Rosemary
Asian Wok StationChicken, Shrimp or Pork Stir-Fried with Snow Peas, Scallions, Red Pepper, Water Chestnuts and Mushrooms served over Steamed Jasmine Rice or Lo Mein Noodles
Macaroni and Cheese BarElbow Macaroni presented in Martini Glasses with Traditional Cheddar Cheese Sauce or Smoked Gouda SauceSauteed to order with Choice of Tasso, Crawfish, Andouille, Diced Tomatoes, Scallions, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Grilled Chicken, Proscuitto, Chopped Bacon
Loews Salad BarSpinach and Boston Bibb, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Olives, Boiled Egg, Chopped Bacon, Croutons, Cranberries, Candied Pecans, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan, Roasted Garlic Buttermilk, Balsamic Vinaigrette , Vinegar & Olive Oil
Top Round of BeefAu jus and Sauce Raifort
Roasted Turkey BreastGravy and Cranberry Sauce
Maple Glazed Andouille Filled Pork LoinCreole Mustard
Black Forest Ham with Barq’s Root Beer GlazeMayonnaise and Creole Mustard
Louisiana SausagesTo include: Alligator Sausage and Andouille, Crawfish Boudin, Pork Boudin, Creole Mustard and Hot Pepper Jelly, Sliced French Bread
BEVERAGE PACKAGES
• 3 Hour Hosted Bar• Imported and Domestic Beer, Mineral Waters and Assorted Soft Drinks
Each Additional Hour: $7 per person (based on original guarantee)Passed Champagne: $5 per person
Select Svedka Vodka, Segram’s Gin, Cruzan Light Rum, Sauza Gold Tequila, Jim Beam Bourbon, Seagram’s 7 Whiskey, Cutty Stark Scotch
Loews Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Terravant Cabernet, Sparkling Wine
$25 per person
PremiumStoli Vodka, Bombay Gin, Bacardi Light Rum, Sauza Blue Tequila, Jack Daniels Bourbon, Seagram’s VO Canadian Whiskey, Dewar’s White Label Scotch
Piper Sonoma Sparkling, Champanile Pinot Grigio, 14 Hands Chardonnay, Mark West Pinot Noir, Proximo Rioja, 14 Hands Cabernet and Beringer White Zinfindel
$30 per person
LuxuryKetel One Vodka, Hendricks Gin, Bacardi 8 Rum, Avion Silver Tequila, Marker’s Mark Bourbon, Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey, Glenfiddich Scotch
Piper Sonoma Sparkling, Stellini Di Notte Pinot Grigio, Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc, Cambria Chardonnay, Lyric by Etude Pinot Noir, Duckhorn Decoy Merlot, Justin Cabernet and Beringer White Zinfindel
$33 per person
PLATED DINNER SELECTIONS
Includes: Soup or Salad, Entrée and Dessert
Soups
New Orleans Seafood Gumbo
Oyster Artichoke Bisque
Commander’s Palace Turtle Soup, with a Touch of Sherry
Crawfish Bisque, Crawfish Tail Garnish
Wild Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Soup
Chilled Thai Watermelon Soup, Jumbo Lump Crabmeat
Creole Tomato Bisque, Parmesan Black Pepper Croutons
SaladsMixed Greens, Fried Goat Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, Candied Pecans with Herb Vinaigrette
Bibb Lettuce, Gorgonzola, Tear Drop Tomatoes & Bacon Crumbles with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Belgian Endive, Diced Tomatoes, Bacon with Shallot Sherry Vinaigrette
Red & Yellow Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Shaved Red Onion with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Drizzle
Loews Caesar Salad: Crisp Romaine Heats, Shredded Parmesan, Roasted Garlic Croutons with Classic Cesar Dressing
Pickled Beets, Baby Arugula, Pickled Red Onion with Peppered Goat Cheese and Pistachios
House Cured Salmon Gravlox over Arugula with Blood Orange Vinaigrette
ENTRÉES
Grilled Filet of Beefwith Red Wine Braise Shallot Jus Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Haricot Vert $63 per person
Herb Marinated Chicken Breastwith Crispy Tasso Ham and Goat Cheese Ravioli Served with Local Greens and House Smoked Tomato Relish $46 per person
Grilled Domestic Rack of LambRatatouille, Fingerling Potatoes Curried Demi-Glace $71 per person
Pepper Jelly Glazed Pork TenderloinServed with Sweet Potato Hash and Baby Zucchini $49 per person
Grilled New York StripWild Turkey Pan Gravy Served with Lyonnaise Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus $60 per person
Grilled SalmonSmothered in Crawfish and Scallions atop Stone Ground Grits Cake and Baby Vegetables $52 per person
Creole Spiced & Seared Red SnapperServed with Crawfish Risotto & Oven Roasted Tomatoes $56 per person
Southern Stuffed QuailAtop a Bed of Sautéed Spinach with Abita Beer Glaze $48 per person
Sliced Veal Strip Loinwith Grilled Garlic and Herb Shrimp Parmesan, Risotto Cake, Roasted Vegetables & Green Peppercorn Sauce $59 per person
DESSERTS
please select one*
7 Layer Cakewith Chocolate Filling
Bourbon Molasses Pecan PieCaramel Drizzle
Chocolate Ganache Tortewith Fresh Strawberries
Cinnamon Spiced Cheesecakewith Granny Smith Apples
Salted Caramel Pot de Crème
Lemon Shortcakewith Fresh Berries and Ginger Cream
Chocolate Banana Bread Puddingwith Vanilla Rum Sauce
* A $75.00 Service Charge will be added for parties 20 or less.
A CHANCE TO ENHANCE
Bananas Foster Prepared to OrderFresh Bananas Sautéed with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Flambéed with Dark Rum & Banana liqueur Served over Vanilla Ice Cream$6 per person
Fondue BarDark & White Chocolate Fondue Served with Buttery Pound Cake, Fresh Fruit, Strawberries, Marshmallows & Oreo Cookies$7 per person
FAREWELL BREAKFAST
Orange, Grapefruit and Apple JuiceFruit MartinisAssorted Cereals and Low-Fat Granola with Whole and Skim MilkAssorted Individual Low-Fat Fruit Yogurts
Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs Breakfast Potatoes with Sautéed Onions, Buttered or Cheddar Cheese Grits
Oatmeal with Brown Sugar, Golden Raisins and Walnuts
Please select twoApplewood Smoked BaconTurkey SausageGrilled Sliced Louisiana Ham Pork Sausage
Beignets and Fresh Baked CroissantsSweet Butter and Preserves
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Regular and Decaffeinated, Select Premium Teas$35 per person
A CHANCE TO ENHANCE
Omelets Made to OrderChoice of: Fresh Eggs, Egg Whites, Egg Substitutewith Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Diced Ham, Sweet Bell Peppers, Sliced Mushrooms, Andouille Sausage, Spinach, Crumbled Bacon, Petite Shrimp, Asparagus, Sweet Vidalia Onions and Diced Tomatoes$13 per person
Signature Cocktail—Creole Bloody MaryA Cocktail as Spicy as New Orleans. Mixed to Order$8 per person
Signature Cocktail—Mimosa Champagne and Orange Juice$8 per person