Showing posts with label food & beverage planning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food & beverage planning. Show all posts

Monday, November 2, 2015

Vendor of the Week- Kings Gate Country Club- $250.00 off Room Rental- Read how...


Nestled in the midst of over 800 gorgeous homes is Kings Gate Golf & Country Club.  Completely remodeled in 2005 after Hurricane Charley hit, this fantastic venue can house up to 350 guests in their Grand Ball Room.   Emily Lytle, the Sales & Catering Manager at Kings Gate enlightened me on all the perks of booking your wedding here!  


How many years has Kings Gate been here:
The community was founded in 1989.

What type of events to you handle:
Our facility is available for weddings, indoor and outdoor ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, meetings, seminars, retirement parties, anniversaries, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, school activities, civic events and celebrations of any kind!


What is the various room capacities:
The Palace Theater (holds up to 75 guests)
The Imperial Room (holds up to 100 guests)
The Grand Ball room (holds up to 350 guests)

What is the various fees & room rental rates:
The ceremony fees range from $100- $300 and the room rentals range from $75-$1100 depending. 


What is the range for your buffet and plated dinner options:
A majority of our food packages fall between $20-$50 per person

What rental items are included with the room:
Set up and breakdown are included
Silverware, Dinnerware & Glassware
We offer a complimentary white linen (shown above) and napkin.
Skirting on buffet tables and specialty tables
36 x 24 Dance Floor is included in the Grand Ballroom


Do you have additional items for rent:
We have a smaller portable dance floor available for the smaller rooms.  It can create up to a 30' x 30' dance floor.  The rental ranges from $75- $200.  Upgraded linens, chair covers and sashes are available.  We also have various decor packages to fit whatever you are looking for.  We have maroon, white and black pipe & drape available as well as audio & visual equipment on premise. 

What are some perks/benefits for the brides:
We are a one stop spot!  We can handle the ceremony, reception, the decor and more!  We offer the brides a bridal suite to get ready in and we have some gorgeous picturesque photo spots.  We give the bride 5 hours of prep time to set up any of her additional own decor.


Tell me about your head chef:
Our Executive Head Chef Tim Whitcher worked at Disney for many, many years and we are honored to have him here as our Head Chef.  We offer one complimentary tasting for up to 4 guests to preview your wedding menu. 

Closest Accommodations:
The Four Points Sheraton Punta Gorda and the La Quinta Inn


Tell me about the Lion's Den Restaurant:
We are open to the public 7 days a week for lunch.  Tuesday thru Saturday we offer happy hour from 3 pm - 6 pm and dinner service.  We also have karaoke every Tuesday & Thursday.

How can a client reach out to you:
Phone: 941-625-0680 ext 851
Address: 24000 Rampart Blvd, Port Charlotte, Florida 33980
Email: elytle@popegolf.net



Would you like to offer a special offer to our readers:
We would like to offer one lucky couple a $250.00 off the room rental*.  Simply 'Like' us on Facebook (Click Here) and comment below with your wedding date to be entered to win.


Thank you so much to Emily for taking the time to meet with me and for this fabulous offer to one lucky couple!!

Wedding Wishes,
Marie 



* Some Exclusions may apply.  Contact King Gate Country Club  for more details.  All statements/opinions/photos above are that of Emily Lytle at Kings Gate Golf & Country Club.  Facebook/Twitter/Constant Contact/Blogspot is in no way affiliated with the contest/giveaway.  Live Love Breathe Weddings did not benefit monetarily from this blog post. 





















Monday, September 28, 2015

Vendor of the Week- Boca Royale Golf & Country Club- Chance to win $500.00 prize package

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With a World Class Executive Chef and picturesque golf course views Boca Royale Golf & Country Club is a hidden gem in Englewood, Florida   I sat down with the Food & Beverage Manager, David Dean and the Director of Marketing & Membership, Brenda Meden to find out all the amazing benefits of hosting your wedding at their dazzling country club.

** Make sure you read all the way down for your chance to enter a GIVEAWAY valued at $500.00 from Boca Royale & Live Love Breathe Weddings!!!

Golf Course
How many years has Boca Royale been here:
We will celebrate our 50th year next January.  Neal Communities purchase the property approximately 3 years ago and gave a million dollar renovation to our treasured clubhouse.

Lobby
What's the venue guest capacity when having a wedding here:
Our Georgian clubhouse provides 3 spectacular options for your wedding reception.  The 19th Hole can fit up to 240 guests without a dance floor and 160 with. The Fairway can fit up to 125 with out a dance floor and 80 with and the Green Room can house an intimate reception for up to 40 guests- no dance floor.  Brides and Grooms have full use of the Palm Court & the Lobby for cocktail hour. 


What ceremony locations do you offer:
There is under the Oak Tree- which is our most popular option, The Bocce Ball Court and in the event of inclement weather- The Palm Court.

Palm Court
Do you offer chair rentals:
Yes we do, the white wooden chairs rent for $4.00 each 
White resin rent for $2.00 each.

19th Hole
Perks & benefits of booking with Boca Royale:
If booked far enough in advance you will receive access to the room on Friday.  Full use of all our square and rectangular tables (60" rounds available upon request- additional $10 each). We offer complimentary linens & napkins in 9 different colors (** floor length linens additional).  Complimentary mirrors and votive candles.   A permanently established dance floor and bar.  Each catering package includes coffee and cake cutting service.


Tell me about your World Class Executive Chef Bill Reid:
Chef Bill studied at Culinary Institute of America and has over 25 years of experience.   He has been working at Boca Royale for over 2 years.  He loves to create customized menus and enjoys cooking each item on the menu from scratch.  


Tell me about your Food & Beverage Packages:
We offer 3 different options to fit your needs and budget.  The Ruby Package is $32 per person, the Emerald Package is $39 per person and the Diamond Packages it $49 per person.  The Emerald & Diamond include the room charge and wine service with dinner.   The bride and groom have access to a bridal tasting for up to 4 people.


Do you offer wedding cakes:
At this time we do not offer wedding cakes but we can offer a wide variety of mini desserts which pair nicely with a wedding cake display or served separately.



Bar Options:
We offer hourly, by consumption and cash bar.  If your wedding guests typically drink more than 2 drinks/hour we highly recommend the hourly bar rate.  We offer champagne, beer, wine, wells, calls and top shelf liquor options. 


Do you offer accommodations: 
We partner with the Ramada Inn & Best Western in Venice to provide accommodations to our couples out of town guests.



Is there any additional items you offer:
We have Sunday brunch packages.  This is always a nice perk for your wedding guests.   In addition we also offer golf packages for either the bridal party or guests.    We only ask that you please call and plan ahead as we are a semi private club and we can book quite quickly for brunch and golf tee times.


Interested in booking your wedding at Boca Royale?!
Please contact either David Dean or Brenda Meden
Phone: 941-475-6464
Email: ddean@bocaroyale.com
Email: bmeden@bocaroyale.com

Want to win Champagne Service for up to 150 guests (A $450.00 value)  ** Or additional Hor d'oeuvers depening on your package selection (Same $450.00 value) and a $50.00 gift certificate off a wedding planning package courtesy of Live Love Breathe Weddings

Here is how you can win:
"Like" Boca Royale on Facebook- Click Here
"Like" Live Love Breathe Weddings on Facebook- Click Here
Comment below with your wedding date & theme.

Wedding Wishes,
Marie



** Prize winner will be selected at random based on the number of entries.  Some exclusions/requirements apply to individual certificates.  All statements above are that of David Dean at Boca Royale.  Facebook/Twitter/Constant Contact/Blogspot is in no way affiliated with the contest.  Live Love Breathe Weddings did not benefit monetarily from this blog post.