Weddings

Ceremony & Reception Time Line	Ceremony Packages	Wedding Reception Packages
Beverage Service	Hors D'oeuvres	Wedding Menus
Rehearsal Dinner Packages	General Information	Vendor List

General Information

Wedding Coordinator

A professional, pre-approved wedding coordinator is required for all rehearsals, ceremonies and receptions. For your convenience, we have a list of wedding coordinators we value, trust and recommend.

Guarantee

We ask a guaranteed final attendance of your function (14) days prior to the event so that we may make final arrangements. For your convenience, we will prepare to serve 5% over the guaranteed number for plated entrees only. If we do not receive a final guarantee, we will consider the number indicated on the original Wedding Agreement to be the correct and guaranteed number of guests. This guarantee is not subject to reduction after the (14) day deadline.

Food Service

Capistrano’s is responsible for the quality and freshness of the food served to its guests. Therefore, we do not allow food from outside sources. Due to current health regulations, food may not be taken off the premises after it has been prepared and served.

Deposits

An initial $3000 non-refundable deposit, along with a signed Wedding Agreement is required to reserve your preferred wedding date. A second deposit of 50% of the minimum guaranteed attendance is due (90) days prior to your scheduled event date. Final balance is due in the form of a Cashier’s Check or Money Order (10) days prior to your event. All deposits will be applied to your final balance. Personal Check or Credit Cards will NOT be accepted as final payment. Ballroom space is booked on a “First Come, First Serve” basis.

Service Charge and Sales Tax

Prices do not include Service Charge or State Sales Tax. Please note that California Law stipulates that the service charge is taxable. All prices are subject to change without notification.

Ceremony and Reception Time Line

♥ Our beautiful beachfront resort can accommodate a daytime or evening wedding

♥ Daytime Ceremonies begin at 10:00am with receptions to follow from 11:00am to 4:00pm

♥ Evening Ceremonies begin at 5:30pm with receptions to follow from 6:30pm to 11:30pm

♥ Friday and Sunday receptions may have flexibility on time frames

Elegant Ceremony Packages

Courtyard Ceremony

weddings oxnard Garden Site Can Accommodate up to 150 Guests
$3,400 (July, August, September, October)
$1,000 (November - June)

Package Includes:

White Lattice Arch or Green Metal Arch
White Folding Chairs for Your Guests
Sound System including Two Speakers and One Microphone on a Stand
Two-Night Accommodations in One of Our Garden View Suites

Presidential Lawn Ceremony

Beachfront Site Can Accommodate up to 350 Guests
$5,400 (July, August, September, October)
$2,700 (November - June)

Package Includes:

White Lattice Arch or Green Metal Arch
White Folding Chairs for Your Guests
Sound System including Two Speakers and One Microphone on a Stand
Two-night Accommodation in One of Our Presidential Suites overlooking the Beach

Wedding Reception Packages

Sapphire

Served or Buffet Meal
Selection of Linen Colors (standard length)
Cake Cutting and Service
Champagne & Cider Toast
Decorative Votive Candles for Guest Tables
Private Bartender and No Host Bar
Dance Floor

Lunch $53

Emerald

Served or Buffet Meal
Selection of Two Stationed or Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Silver Punchbowl with Fruit Punch
Bottled House Wine (1 glass per person)
Selection of Floor Length Linen Colors
Cake Cutting and Service
Champagne & Cider Toast
Decorative Votive Candles for Guest Tables
Private Bartender and No Host Bar
Dance Floor

Lunch $64
Dinner $80

Diamond

Served or Buffet Meal
Selection of Three Stationed or Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Silver Punchbowl with Fruit Punch
Premium Bottled Wine (1 glass per person)
Selection of Floor Length Linen Colors
Elegant Chair Covers and Organza Bows
Custom Made Wedding Cake
Champagne & Cider Toast
Custom Floral Centerpieces for Guest Tables
Decorative Votive Candles for Guest Tables
Private Bartender and No Host Bar
Dance Floor
Special Accent Lighting
Cappuccino Bar

Lunch $71
Dinner $93

Ruby Tiara

Served or Buffet Meal
Selection of Four Stationed and Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Silver Punchbowl with Fruit Punch
Premium Bottled Wine (1 glass per person)
Selection of Floor Length Linen Colors
Colored Organza Overlay
Chivari Chairs (Silver, Gold or Mahogany)
Special Accent Lighting
Dance Floor
Cappuccino Bar
Custom Made Wedding Cake
Champagne & Cider Toast
Custom Floral Centerpieces for Guest Tables
Decorative Votive Candles for Guest Tables
Private Bartender
5 Hour Hosted Premium Bar
Complimentary Self-Parking

Lunch $104
Dinner $130

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Beverage Service

Hosted Bar Packages

Per Guest Pricing
Price is 1/2 of the listed prices for those guests under 21 years of age

	Beer, Wine, Sodas	Deluxe Liquor & Beer, Wine, Sodas	Premium Brands & Beer, Wine, Sodas
1 Hour	$15.00	$17.00	$19.00
2 Hours	$19.00	$21.00	$25.00
3 Hours	$23.00	$25.00	$30.00
4 Hours	$27.00	$29.00	$34.00
5 Hours	$30.00	$32.00	$37.00

Bar Charged on Consumption

Bar	No Host bar	Hosted Bar
Deluxe Brands	$ 6.50	$ 6.25
Premium Brands	$ 7.75 - 9.75	$ 6.50 - 9.50
Wine	$ 6.75	$6.50
Domestic Beer	$ 4.75	$ 4.50
Imported Beer	$ 5.25	$ 5.00
Assorted Sodas	$ 3.25	$ 3.00
Mineral Water & Fruit Juice	$ 4.25	$ 4.00

House Wines

(Per Bottle)
*Current Wine List Also Available
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Merlot
$ 28.00
J Roget, California House Sparkling Wine
$ 28.00

Appetizer Displays

Fresh Sliced Meat & Cheese Platter with Rolls & Condiments	Serves 50 Guests	$ 350.00
Gourmet Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese with Cocktail Bagels	Serves 50 Guests	$ 375.00
Fresh Fruit Display Sliced Assorted Seasonal Fruit	Serves 25 Guests	$125.00
Fresh Fruit Display Sliced Assorted Seasonal Fruit	Serves 50 Guests	$ 225.00
Crudite of Fresh Vegetables with Creamy Dill or Ranch Dip	Serves 25 Guests	$ 125.00
Crudite of Fresh Vegetables with Creamy Dill or Ranch Dip	Serves 50 Guests	$ 225.00
Cheeseboard with Crackers Assortment of Imported & Domestic Cheeses	Serves 25 Guests	$ 200.00
Cheeseboard with Crackers Assortment of Imported & Domestic Cheeses	Serves 50 Guests	$ 350.00
Homemade Tortilla Chips with Salsa and Guacamole	Serves 25 Guests	$ 100.00
Homemade Tortilla Chips with Salsa and Guacamole	Serves 50 Guests	$ 150.00

Butler Passed Appetizers

Cold Hors D'oeuvres

$4.50 Per Piece
(50 Piece Minimum Per Item Selected)

Beef Carpaccio Crostini
With Smoked Tomato Aioli

Wasabi Spiced Tuna Tartar Spoons
With a Ponzu Sauce

Ahi Tuna Wontons
With a Sesame and Daikon Radish Salad

Bruschetta
Fresh Tomatoes with Garlic, Basil, Olive Oil

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Caprese Skewer
Grape Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese and Basil

Chilled Jumbo Prawns
tangy cocktail sauce

Hot Hors D'oeuvres

$4.50 Per Piece
(50 Piece Minimum Per Item Selected)

Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates

Crab Cakes

Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Coconut Prawns

Lobster Bisque
with Tarragon Foam in Espresso Cups

Spanakopita
Phyllo Dough Triangle stuffed with Spinach

Petit Grilled Manchego
and Chorizo Sandwiches

Smoked Chicken Empanadas
with Roasted Chipotle Salsa

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Prawn
Black Bean, Salsa Verde

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Reception Plated Meals

Served with Fresh Rolls and Butter, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot or Iced Tea

Salad Selection

Choice of One

Classic Caesar Salad
Fresh Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese and Garlic, Croutons Lightly Tossed with Classic Caesar Dressing

Tuscany Salad
Sliced Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella, Mesclun Baby Greens, Served with a Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Salad
Fresh Crisp Greens Tossed with Tomatoes and Cucumbers in a Lemon Oregano Dressing and Topped with Feta Cheese and Olives

Salad Capri
Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Assorted Baby Greens, Light Capri Vinaigrette with Bleu Chevre, Fresh Grapefruit Segments and Roasted Walnuts

Mixed Greens Salad Baby Mixed Greens with Raspberry Vinaigrette and Ranch Dressings on the side

Entrée Selection

(Choose 1 Entrée. For Split Entrée Selections please add $5 per guest.)
Served with Fresh Vegetables AND Your Choice of: Mashed Potatoes, Baby Red Potatoes, Potatoes Au Gratin or Capistrano’s Rice

Chicken Cordon Bleu Boneless Chicken Breast Stuffed with Smoked Ham, Provolone and Parmesan Cheese and a Whole Grain Mustard Sauce	Grilled Salmon Fillet Topped with Mango Salsa and an Orange-Mango Reduction Sauce
Tuscan Style Chicken Breast Artichoke, Spinach, Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast Topped with a Madeira Reduction sauce	Fusilli Pasta Mixed with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Capers, Garlic, Black Olives, Basil and Artichoke Hearts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Feta Cheese
Truffled Chicken Breast Chicken Breast with Wild Mushroom and Black Truffle Stuffing with Brandy Mushroom Sauce	Pasta Primavera Sautéed Vegetable with Garlic, Basil, Broccoli, Squash, Carrots and Asparagus over Marinara Sauce
Chicken Florentine Boneless Chicken Breast filled with Spinach Mousse and a Brandy Mushroom Sauce	New York Steak Certified Black Angus Steak Grilled with Garlic Butter and a Green Peppercorn Sauce
Airline Chicken Breast Herb Roasted Airline Chicken Breast with Rosemary Demi Glaze	Center Cut Top Sirloin Certified Black Angus Sirloin Charbroiled with a Roasted Garlic Sauce
Grilled Sea Bass Grilled with Garlic Butter and a Lemon Caper Cream Sauce

Reception Buffet Meals

Served with Fresh Rolls and Butter, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot or Iced Tea or Milk

Salads

Choice of Two
Caesar Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Pasta Salad with Pesto and Salami, Fresh Fruit Tray, Endive Salad with Cranberries and Apples, Mixed Green Salad

Vegetables & Starches

Choice of Two
Capistrano's Rice, Potatoes Au Gratin, Traditional Whipped Potatoes with Gravy, Stir Fried Oriental Vegetables, Green Beans Amandine, Fresh Carrots in Dill Butter, Seasonal Steamed Vegetables, Roasted Red Potatoes

Entrée Selection

Choice of Two
Chicken Cordon Bleu, Dijon Tarragon Chicken, Airline Chicken Breast, Roast Baron of Beef, Grilled Mango Salmon, Mandalay Sea Bass, Porcini Ravioli with Parmesan Sauce, Tortellini Genova, Fusilli Alla Feta, Pasta Primavera

Children Meals

Children 10 and Under are ½ price of the Adult Package Price Children Meals are available for Served and Buffet Meals
Chicken Fingers, Hamburger, Cheese Pizza, Mac & Cheese, or Peanut Butter & Jelly

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Rehearsal Served Dinner Packages

Includes One Glass of House Wine per Adult and One Soda per Child Served with Fresh Bread and Butter, Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot or Iced Tea Special Children’s Meals Available Upon Request

The Tiffany
$46 per adult
$23 per child
(10 & under)

Please Choose One of Each Selection:

Capistrano’s House Salad or French Onion Soup
Atlantic Salmon Fillet, Wild Chicken Florentine or Prime Rib
Créme Brulee or Chocolate Decadence Cake

The Cartier
$39 per adult
$20 per child
(10 and under)

Please Choose One of Each Selection:

Caesar Salad or Capistrano’s House Salad
Chicken Cordon Bleu or Tortellini Genova
Key Lime Pie or New York Style Cheesecake

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Rehearsal Buffet Dinner Packages

$45 per Adult Guest
($23 per Child 10 or Under)

Includes One Glass of House Wine per Adult and One Soda per Child Served with Fresh Bread and Butter, Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot or Iced Tea Special Children’s Meals Available Upon Request

Bella Italia
Antipasto Calabrese
Tossed Romano Salad
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Chicken Marsala
Beef Lasagna
Eggplant Parmesan
Farfalle Margherita
Italian Squash Medley
Tiramisu D'Amaretto

Hawaiian Luau
Warm King's Bread and Butter
Tossed Green Salad
Carousel of Fresh Tropical Fruit
Lanai Pasta Salad
King Kamehameha Chicken
Grilled Tn-Tip
Fried Rice
Molekai Island Style Vegetables
Pineapple Upside Down Cake

All prices and selections are subject to change without notice.
A customary taxable 20% service charge will be added to all charges.

For a facility tour and more information please contact our wedding team by completing this contact form.

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Your Wedding Questions…Answered

Here at Capistrano’s Restaurant & Catering at the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Resort, we realize that planning weddings can be a little confusing at the beginning. We invite you to take a look below at some of our most frequently asked questions, and encourage you to contact us for further information.

What is the average cost for a wedding at your resort?
Price varies depending on a number of factors, including time of year, lunch/dinner event, etc. Ceremonies generally start at $3400 and Receptions generally start at $54 per person. All prices are subject to a 20% Service Charge and California Sales Tax.

What times do you allow Weddings?
On Saturdays we have a 10am ceremony with a reception immediately following until 4pm. Later in the day, we have a 5:30pm ceremony with reception immediately following until 11:30pm. Friday and Sunday events have a flexible start time.

Do you provide a Wedding Planner?
Capistrano’s Catering Team is pleased to assist you with all of your food and beverage needs. We require that all Wedding Parties hire a “Day of Wedding Coordinator” to handle the final details such as: conducting the Rehearsal, coordinating vendor arrivals (cake, flowers, etc.) putting out place cards, favors, toasting glasses, cake placement, pinning boutonnières, keeping the ceremony and reception on a timeline and coordinating all other “Day of Wedding” details. For your convenience, we have a list of wedding planners on our Preferred Vendor List.

How many people can you accommodate for a Wedding?
We can accommodate Wedding Receptions up to 350 guests.

Do you have a food and beverage minimum?
We do not have a pre-set food and beverage minimum.

Can we book a ceremony only, and not a reception at the resort?
On some occasions, we will allow a ceremony only. Please contact the Catering Department for more details.

Can we book a reception only, and not a ceremony at the resort?
Yes. You can have your ceremony off-site. The Cocktail Hour and Reception would be held in one of our Ballrooms.

Can Ceremonies be held outdoors?
Yes, both of our ceremony locations (South Courtyard & Presidential Lawn) are outside.

Can Receptions be held outdoors?
Your cocktail hour can be held outdoors near your ceremony site (for an additional fee.) However, we do not cater any outdoor Wedding Receptions. All Receptions take place in our indoor ballrooms.

What if we plan an outdoor ceremony and it rains?
We will happily create an alternative for outdoor weddings, and we will work with you to prepare an appropriate contingency plan. Since relocation depends on the day schedule, the number of guests and many other factors, the alternate ceremony location will not be made until the day of the event. In most cases, we can move your ceremony to a ballroom.

Do you have suggestions for photographers, florists and other vendors?
Our list of Preferred Vendors is made available to all wedding parties, and is available on our website or via email from the Catering Department. These are our recommendations; you are welcome to work with the vendors you choose. If your vendors are not on our Preferred Vendor List then we will need a copy of their business license and proof of insurance.

Do you allow outside Catering?
Outside Specialty Catering is allowed with approval from the Director of Catering. A per person charge still applies to cover use of the ballroom, tables, chairs, linens, etc. Please contact the Catering Department for pricing and details.

Do you have Children’s Menus?
Yes, children’s menus are available for those under 10 year of age. Children are typically half price of the adult price.

How does the Bar & Beverages work?
We offer full bar service with your own private bartender and bar for your Wedding Reception. Hosted Bar Packages are available, which are charged per person/per hour. We can also provide a cash or no-host bar (guests pay for their drinks). Please refer to our Wedding Menus & Pricing for complete details.

Can we bring in our own alcohol?
Due to our liquor license, you are only permitted to bring in bottles of wine or champagne for your reception. Any wine or champagne that you choose to bring in is subject to a $20 per bottle corkage fee.

Does the resort offer parking?
Self Parking is available on-site in the resort’s parking structure. The charge is $6 per car for self parking. Valet Parking is also available for $8 per car. You can choose to host (pay for) your guest’s parking charges or guests pay on their own upon arrival.

Can we reserve a block of rooms for our guests?
When you book your wedding date with us, we automatically add you to our resort reservation system. Your guests can call our reservations team and receive a discount when they mention your last names. Discounts are subject to availability. Most weekends have a 2 night minimum stay and holiday weekends have a 3 night minimum stay. There is no need to sign an additional contract for a block of rooms.

How do I reserve a Wedding Date?
You will need to sign a Wedding Contract. A $3,000 non refundable deposit is required at time of signing. Deposits can be made by check, cash or credit card.

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