Sit Down Dinner at the Water’s Edge
Atlantic Wedding Reception | The Navesink Wedding Reception
Your Wedding Reception Includes:
Complimentary Champagne Upon Guest Arrival
Outside Terrace & Deck Available During Your Reception
Maitre D’ to Coordinate & Supervise Your Event
Use of Our Private Bridal Suite
Tableside Cocktail Service, Wine Service with Dinner and After-Dinner Cordials
A Wide Selection of Linens from Which to Choose
White Chair Covers with White Bows
Place Cards & Direction Cards
Custom Tiered Wedding Cake
Exiting Coffee Station
Valet Parking
Coat Check Service
(Seasonal)
Bride & Groom “All Time Favorite” Dinner Entrée
Butler Style Hors d’ oeuvres
Merri-Makers’ Signature Colossal Shrimp served in Martini Glasses with a duo of Cocktail & Wasabi Sauces
Warmed Brie on French Toast with Toasted Almonds and Honey Drizzle
Lamb Chop Lollipops
Spanikopita – Spinach & Feta Cheese wrapped in Phyllo
Creole Shrimp with a Dill Remoulade on a Crispy Corn Tortilla
Wild Mushroom Cream Soup with a Parmesan Cheese Straw
Hot Dog Coins enrobed with Puff Pastry
Goat Cheese & Shiitake Mushroom Crisps
Cuban Sandwich – Coleslaw, Ham, Pork, Alpine Lace Swiss Cheese & Pickle on Cocktail Rye
Tenderloin of Beef presented on a Baked Waffle Chip with a Tarragon Emulsion
Petite Bayou Crab Cake topped with Chipotle Aioli
*On the Atlantic Package the Shrimp Cocktail will be on display in an elegant
Shrimptini Station and omitted from the Butler Style Hors D’ Oeuvres
The Atlantic Wedding Reception
Cocktail Hour
Gourmet Butler-Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Hand-Carved Ice Sculpture
Shrimptini Station
Merri-Makers’ Signature Colossal Shrimp
served in Martini Glasses with a duo of sauces:
Fiery Bourbon Cocktail and Wasabi Aioli
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International Cheese Display
Saga Bleu, French Brie & Gouda Wheels along with Sharp & Mild
Vermont Cheddar Cheeses, Pepperjack and Swiss Cheeses
garnished with Fresh Fruit & served with Water Crackers & Flat Breads
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Fresh Vegetable Crudites
Crisp Garden Vegetables including Carrots, Cucumbers, Celery, Peppers,
Broccoli, Zucchini, Radishes and Cherry Tomatoes
served with the Chef’s selection of Dipping Sauce
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Tuscan Antipasto Display
Selections of Prosciutto Di Parma, Peppercorn cured Dry Sausage,
Sweet Soppresata and cured Salami accented with
Provolone, Asiago and Aged Reggiano Cheeses
Grilled Marinated Vegetable Platters
Fire Roasted Red & Yellow Peppers
Marinated Olive Medley
Fresh Bocconcini Mozzarella Salad with Garden Basil,
Grape Tomatoes & Artichoke Hearts
Herb & Garlic Toasted Baguettes
Pasta Station
Penne Vodka-Coral
Miniature Penne Pasta served with Merri-Makers’ Homestyle Vodka Sauce
with Emerald Green Peas, Plum Tomatoes & Fresh Basil and Bowtie & Broccoli
Bowtie Pasta & Broccoli Florets with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olive Oil
prepared in a Roasted Garlic Broth
Grated Parmesan Cheese, Crushed Red Pepper and Sliced Italian Bread
Your Choice of Two of the Following Culinary Stations:
Butcher’s Block
(Pre-selected Choice of Two Meats)
Corned Beef Brisket, Roasted Turkey Breast,
Honey Glazed Ham or Roasted Loin of Pork
Crocks of Stone Ground Mustard, Orange & Cranberry Relish
and Horseradish Chive Remoulade
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A Taste of France
Chicken & Mushroom Crepes with a Bechamel sauce
Scallop & Shrimp Crepes with a Brandy Cream Sauce
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Duck Confit
Oven Roasted Duck served in a Bibb Lettuce cup
with Toasted Barley and Mandarin Oranges
drizzled with Balsamic Syrup & garnished with Oven-Dried Cranberries
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South of the Border
Tacos & Fajitas with Southwestern seasoned Chicken & Beef
Mexican Style Black Beans and Spanish Rice
served with Nachos, Sour Cream, Salsa, Guacamole,
Shredded Lettuce and Cheddar & Jack Cheeses
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Mediterranean Station
Warmed French Bread, Pita Chips and NY Style Flatbreads
with the following assorted spreads…
Tuscan Tomato Bruschetta – Beefsteak Tomatoes, Torn Basil & First Press Olive Oil
Olive Tapenade – A Blend of Gaeta, Kalamata & Manzanilla Olives with Caper Berries
Spinach Dip – Spinach & Artichokes mixed with Parmesan Cheese & Garlic
Hummus – Blended with Roasted Red Peppers, Garlic & Lemon Juice
Seafood Dip – Lobster & Crabmeat blended with Cream Cheese & Cognac
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Sweet and Savory Fromage
Whole Wheels of French Brie de Meaux Prepared Two Ways:
Roasted Garlic, Charred Tomatoes & Torn Cilantro
served with Red, White and Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
Candied Granny Smith Apples, Brown Sugar, Butter Pecan Dust
& served with Carr’s Table Wafers
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Sake Seared Diver Scallops
Diver Scallops complimented by Avocado and Cucumber Relish
garnished with Micro-Greens and drizzled with Ancho Chili Oil
Chafing Dish Selections
(Pre-selected Choice of Three)
Eggplant Rollatini, Chicken & Broccoli Scampi, Sausage Peppers & Onions, Teriyaki Beef,
Swedish Meatballs, Tortellini al a Panna, Cajun Swordfish Bites, Vegetable Tempura,
Pierogies with Sauteed Onions or Spanish Seafood Paella
Downtown Chinatown
General Tso’s Chicken served with Hot Pepper Sauce,
Dim Sum with Soy Sauce and Oriental Vegetable Fried Rice
Dinner Service
First Course
(Pre-selected Choice of One)
Fanned Seasonal Melon and Fresh Berries on a bed of Raspberry Puree
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Bocconcini Fresh Mozzarella, Vine Ripened Tomatoes & Fresh Basil
drizzled with Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette & Virgin Olive Oil
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Spinach Ravioli filled with Quatro Fromaggio complimented by a Plum Tomato
Ragout & garnished with Fresh Basil Florets
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Shrimp Scampi Risotto Cake
Arborio Rice infused with Fresh Garlic & Rock Shrimp
Second Course
(Pre-selected Choice of One)
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
Red Wine Poached Bartlett Pears and crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
on a bed of Field Greens
sprinkled with candied Pecans and dressed with Champagne Vinaigrette
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Classic Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce tossed with Traditional Caesar Dressing
and garnished with shaved Asiago Cheese, Garlic Croutons
& Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
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Sun Kissed Salad
Mesclun Field Greens with Jersey Fresh Blueberries & Strawberries
topped with shaved White Chocolate
served with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
served with Freshly Baked Dinner Rolls and Whipped Butter
The Main Entrée, Choice Day of
(Pre-selected Choice of Three Entrées)
Filet Mignon
Grilled Montreal seasoned 7 oz. Filet Mignon Steak
with a savory Bordelaise Sauce
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Herb Encrusted Tilapia Filet
North Atlantic Filet encrusted with Citrus Herbs & Bread Crumbs
on a stream of Fresh Dill Buerre Blanc
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Stuffed Tilapia Filet
Filet of Tilapia filled with Old Bay scented Maryland Lump Crabmeat
with a Sherry Lobster Sauce
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Tarragon scented Salmon
North Atlantic Salmon lightly seasoned and broiled
served with a zesty Tarragon Cream Sauce
& topped with carmalized Shallots
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Chicken Paillard
Breast of Chicken stuffed with Wild Mushrooms in a Rosemary Sauce
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Chicken Saltimbocca
Tender Filets of Chicken topped with Prosciutto di Parma,
Baby Leaf Spinach and Fresh Mozzarella
finished with a light Mushroom Madeira Wine Reduction
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Chicken Fresco
Scallopine of Chicken topped with a Julienne of Sun-Dried Tomatoes
and quartered Artichoke Heart Saute
finished with California Sauterne, Lemon Zest & Freshly Cracked Pepper
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Chicken Francaise
Scallopine of Chicken dipped in an Egg Batter and lightly sautéed
in a White Wine and Lemon Butter Sauce
Accompanied by
Chef’s Choice of Seasonal Vegetable and Potato
~ Vegetarian Entree Available ~
Dessert
Merri-Makers Trilogy
The Wedding Cake, served with a Chocolate Covered Strawberry
and miniature Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee
Freshly Brewed Colombian Coffee
Regular and Assorted Herbal Teas
Brewed Decaffeinated Coffee
Coffee Express Station
Your guests will enjoy a cup of Freshly Brewed Colombian Coffee
or Decaffeinated Coffee using paper service for the ride home.
Dessert Options
Viennese Table
* A complete Viennese Table to include Assorted Cakes, Pastries & Cookies, Chocolate Dipped Fruits
and Flaming Bananas Foster served over Gourmet Vanilla Ice Cream may be added for $7.00 per guest.
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Chocolate Fountain
* Your guests will enjoy dipping fresh Strawberries, Pineapples & Melons along with Pretzel Rods,
Potato Chips, Rice Crispy Treats, Marshmallows & Graham Crackers into the smooth cascading
waterfall of warm Milk Chocolate for an additional $6.00 per guest.
Choose both the Viennese Table and the Chocolate Fountain
for $11.00 per guest.
Candy Bar – For the Ride Home
(Pre-selected Choice of Eight)
Your guests will enjoy helping themselves to your customized candy selections displayed in
decorative glass cylinder vases of various sizes. Candy scoops and cellophane bags will be provided.
$5.00 per guest
Warm Cookies To Go
Hot & Scrumptious Homemade Chocolate Chip
and Sugar Cookies for the ride home.
$3.00 per guest
Beverage Service
Champagne Upon Guests Arrival
Champagne Toast
Tableside Wine Service with Dinner
After-Dinner Cordials
Five Hour Open Premium Bar
Including, but not limited to:
Absolute Vodka, Dewar’s, Jack Daniels,
Bacardi Rum, Southern Comfort, V.O.,
Malibu Rum & Tanqueray Gin
Assorted Beers to include:
Budweiser
Miller Lite
Yuengling
Sonoma & Napa Valley wine selections:
Merlot
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
White Zinfandel
The Navesink Wedding Reception
Cocktail Hour
Gourmet Butler-Passed Hors d’ oeuvres to include
Merri-Makers’ Signature Colossal Shrimp served in
Martini Glasses with a duo of Cocktail & Wasabi Sauces
~
International Cheese Display
Saga Bleu, French Brie & Gouda Wheels along with Sharp & Mild
Vermont Cheddar Cheeses, Pepperjack & Swiss Cheeses
garnished with Fresh Fruit & served with Water Crackers & Flat Breads
~
Fresh Vegetable Crudites
Crisp Garden Vegetables including Carrots, Cucumbers, Celery, Peppers,
Broccoli, Zucchini, Radishes and Cherry Tomatoes
served with the Chef’s selection of Dipping Sauce
~
Pasta Station
Penne Vodka-Coral
Miniature Penne Pasta served with Merri-Makers’ Homestyle Vodka Sauce
with Emerald Green Peas, Plum Tomatoes & Fresh Basil and Bowtie & Broccoli
Bowtie Pasta & Broccoli Florets with Sundried Tomatoes and Olive Oil
prepared in a Roasted Garlic Broth
Grated Parmesan Cheese, Crushed Red Pepper and Sliced Italian Bread
Dinner Service
First Course
(Pre-selected Choice of One)
Fanned Seasonal Melon and Fresh Berries
on a bed of Raspberry Puree
~
Spinach Ravioli filled with Quatro Fromaggio
complimented by a Plum Tomato Ragout &
garnished with Fresh Basil Florets
Second Course
(Pre-selected Choice of One)
Merri-Makers Garden Salad
Blend of Spring Mix and Hearts of Romaine garnished with Vine-Ripened
Cherry Tomatoes, Julienne Bermuda Onion and Cucumber Pinwheels
served with Raspberry Vinaigrette
~
Classic Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce tossed with Traditional Caesar Dressing
and garnished with shaved Asiago Cheese, Garlic Croutons
and Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
The Main Entrée, Choice Day of
(Pre-selected Choice of Two Entrées)
Sliced Tenderloin of Beef
Grilled Montreal seasoned sliced Tenderloin of Beef
with a savory Bordelaise Sauce
~
Chicken Paillard
Breast of Chicken stuffed with Wild Mushrooms in a Rosemary Sauce
~
Chicken Saltimbocca
Tender Filets of Chicken topped with Prosciutto di Parma,
Baby Leaf Spinach and Fresh Mozzarella
finished with a light Mushroom Madeira Wine Reduction
~
Chicken Fresco
Scallopine of Chicken topped with a Julienne of Sun-Dried Tomatoes
and quartered Artichoke Heart Saute
finished with California Sauterne, Lemon Zest & Freshly Cracked Pepper
~
Chicken Francaise
Scallopine of Chicken dipped in an Egg Batter and lightly sautéed
in a White Wine and Lemon Butter Sauce
Accompanied by
Chef’s Choice of Seasonal Vegetable and Potato
~ Vegetarian Entree Available ~
Dessert
The Wedding Cake served on a painted plate with a
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry
Freshly Brewed Colombian Coffee
Regular and Assorted Herbal Teas
Brewed Decaffeinated Coffee
Coffee Express Station
Your guests will enjoy a cup of Freshly Brewed Colombian Coffee
or Decaffeinated Coffee using paper service for the ride home.
Dessert Options
Viennese Table
* A complete Viennese Table to include Assorted Cakes, Pastries & Cookies, Chocolate
Dipped Fruits and Flaming Bananas Foster served over Gourmet
Vanilla Ice Cream may be added for $7.00 per guest.
~
Chocolate Fountain
* Your guests will enjoy dipping fresh Strawberries, Pineapples & Melons along with
Pretzel Rods, Potato Chips, Rice Crispy Treats, Marshmallows & Graham Crackers
into the smooth cascading waterfall of warm Milk Chocolate for an
additional $6.00 per guest.
Choose both the Viennese Table and the Chocolate Fountain
for $11.00 per guest
Candy Bar – For the Ride Home
(Pre-selected Choice of Eight)
Your guests will enjoy helping themselves to your customized candy
selections displayed in decorative glass cylinder vases of various sizes.
Candy scoops and cellophane bags will be provided.
$5.00 per guest
Warm Cookies To Go
Hot & Scrumptious Homemade Chocolate Chip
and Sugar Cookies for the ride home.
$3.00 per guest
Beverage Service
Champagne Upon Guests Arrival
Champagne Toast
Tableside Wine Service with Dinner
After-Dinner Cordials
Five Hour Open Premium Bar
Including, but not limited to:
Absolute Vodka, Dewar’s, Jack Daniels,
Bacardi Rum, Southern Comfort, V.O.,
Malibu Rum & Tanqueray Gin
Assorted Beers to include:
Budweiser
Miller Lite
Yuengling
Sonoma & Napa Valley wine selections:
Merlot
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
White Zinfandel