October 2009 Style Guide WELCOME THE MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS is one of South Florida’s premier rental facilities for weddings and special events. From a beautiful wedding ceremony overlooking the sunset on the lake, to cocktails on the terrace with views of the picturesque Japanese gardens, the Morikami provides a stunning and distinctive venue for any event. 2 © www.eoep.com 3 Weddings & Special Events The Morikami offers romantic sites in the peaceful gardens during regular operating hours, which are ideal for a small daytime ceremony of up to 35 guests. Private gatherings for up to 150 guests are held beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, or from 9:00 a.m. on Monday when the museum is closed to the public. A ceremony can be held lakeside, followed by a cocktail reception and dinner on our terraces overlooking the Japanese bridges, lake, waterfall, and gardens. We also have space for an interior reception in our beautiful Japanese ash wood–lined foyer. Our on-site restaurant, the Cornell Café, is our exclusive catering partner for all private events, offering several packages from which to choose. 4 Daytime Garden Ceremony packages may include: • Access to the gardens for formal portraits during operating hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the date of the event. • Choice of four locations within the gardens that will allow up to 35 guests to assemble for an intimate ceremony. Additional locations may be available for groups of 15 guests or fewer. • One or more dressing areas (subject to availability.) • Facility Rental staff to check in all guests and direct them to the ceremony location. • Admission to the museum and gardens for all guests on the day of the event. • Two complimentary admission passes that may be used to gain access to the gardens for planning purposes once the event is booked. (May not be applied toward day of event guest list.) Garden Ceremony Fees GUEST COUNT COST For up to 10 people $395 plus 6.0% tax For 11–15 people $595 plus 6.0% tax For 16–25 people $795 plus 6.0% tax For 26–30 people $895 plus 6.0% tax For 31–35 people $995 plus 6.0% tax All guest counts must include the photographer, officiant, and party of the wedding or special event. 5 © www.eoep.com 6 private event rental packages may include: • Exclusive use of the Morikami terraces, lobby, and theater, along with portions of the gardens from 6:30 p.m. until midnight on the event date. Events held on a Monday may be subject to an alternate time frame. • Use of two dressing rooms beginning at 3:00 p.m. on the date of the event. • A multipurpose room setup with television and DVD player. • A wedding rehearsal at the Morikami beginning at 3:30 p.m. the day before the wedding. • Use of the Roji-en: Garden of the Drops of Dew for formal portraits. • Eight event passes to be used for planning visits at the Morikami prior to the event. • A 15% discount on all purchases in the Morikami Museum store prior to the event. • Two members of the Morikami Facility Rental staff on site throughout the duration of the event. • A museum membership for the couple from the time the date is booked until the event takes place. • A complimentary one-year Dual Membership to the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens for the couple as a wedding gift. Membership includes many valuable benefits and savings that may be used throughout the year. 7 Facility use And Rental Fees Facility rental fees encompass the items outlined in the private event rental package. Catering packages will be coordinated separately through the Cornell Café and will include items such as tables, chairs, and linens in addition to food and beverage service. Discounted rental fees may be available for corporate sponsors, members, and non- profit organizations. Please contact the Facility Rental Department at 561.495.0233 ext. 227 or ext. 232 for details. Rental Areas and Capacities AREA COCKTAILS DINING ONLY DINING AND DANCING Interior Lobby 225 guests 180 guests 150 guests Outside Terraces 300 guests 180 guests 150 guests Theater 240 guests/tiered seating N/A Private Event Rental Fees JUNE 2015–JUNE 2017 DATE FEES HOURS June–September Monday $2,000 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday $3,000 Saturday–Sunday $3,400 6:30 p.m to midnight October–May Monday–Thursday $3,500 Friday–Sunday $4,500 All fees subject to 6.0% tax 8 6:30 p.m to midnight AREA Exclusive access to the lobby, theater, terraces, and portions of the gardens. The galleries may be available for private viewings at an additional cost. 9 Cornell Café Catering Our on-site restaurant, the Cornell Café, is our exclusive catering partner for all events taking place at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Offering both Asian and continental cuisine, the Cornell Café has received rave reviews for the exceptional quality of their food and service. In order to make every event a success, it is very important to meet with each client one-on-one to discuss details and options that will reflect their vision. From a casual reception or cocktail event, to a formal dinner, each client is assisted in creating a customized menu, which is followed by a proposal to suit their needs and personal style. 10 catering packages may include: • 72-inch round tables for the reception • Gold chiavari chairs with ivory or black cushions • White padded ceremony seating • A selection of more than 50 linen colors • White square porcelain dinnerware • Barware and flatware • Champagne toast for all guests • Complimentary sushi station during the cocktail hour • One hour of butler-passed hors d’oeuvres • Bar service following the ceremony • Plated or buffet-style entrées and accompaniments • Seasonal fresh fruit for dessert • Service staff and labor 1111 V ENDOR C OL LE CTION YOU’VE FOUND THE PERFECT VENUE; NOW IT’S TIME TO FILL IN THE BLANKS. Enlist a team of experienced professionals who complement your taste and budget as your vision is turned into reality. From plan- ning the simplest traditions to exploring the latest styles and trends, sit back and relax knowing you’re in good hands as all the de- tails fall into place. Learn more about the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens and its preferred vendors on LittleWhiteBook.com – the fresh, go-to wedding resource for the modern bride. 12 © www.eoep.com VENDOR COLLECTION We are pleased to present our selection of trusted professionals, available to assist in planning your event at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. AUDIOVISUAL Frost Event Productions 954.281.3091 www.frostflorida.com Details on page 14 ENTERTAINMENT DJ Innovations Inc. 561.483.7177 www.djinnovations.com Details on page 18 Illumene Event Lighting 954.399.9897 www.illumene.com Details on page 19 Eddie B & Company 954.721.9911 www.eddieb.com Details on page 16 CAKES & DESSERTS The Divalicious Cake House/ Cakes By Ruthie 561.460.6306 www.thediva-licious cakehouse.com Details on page 16 Elegant Occasions 561.835.0544 www.eoep.com Details on page 15 DECOR & DESIGN Dalsimer Atlas Floral & Event Decorators 800.423.2622 www.DalsimerAtlas.com Details on page 17 DINING & REHEARSAL DINNERS Delray Sands Resort 561.278.6241 www.delraysandsresort.com Details on page 17 Embassy Suites Boca Raton 561.994.8200 www.bocaratonembassy.com Details on page 14 Hyatt Place Delray Beach 561.455.1954 www.HyattPlaceDelray Beach.com Details on page 16 Liquid DJs 786.597.3705 www.liquiddjs.com Details on page 19 Private Stock Entertainment 954.922.5448 www.privatestock entertainment.com Details on page 17 FAVORS The Divalicious Cake House/ Cakes By Ruthie 561.460.6306 www.thediva-licious cakehouse.com Details on page 16 FLORIST Dalsimer Atlas Floral & Event Decorators 800.423.2622 www.DalsimerAtlas.com Details on page 17 AW T H O R N C R E A T I V E GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS Delray Sands Resort 561.278.6241 www.delraysandsresort.com Details on page 17 Embassy Suites Boca Raton 561.994.8200 www.bocaratonembassy.com Details on page 14 Hilton Boca Raton Suites 561.852.4024 www.bocaratonsuites. hilton.com Details on page 14 Holiday Inn Express Boca Raton West 561.482.7070 www.hiexpress.com Details on page 17 Hyatt Place Delray Beach 561.455.1954 www.HyattPlaceDelray Beach.com Details on page 16 HONEYMOON & TRAVEL SERVICES Hilton Boca Raton Suites 561.852.4024 www.bocaratonsuites. hilton.com Details on page 14 LIGHTING Eddie B & Company 954.721.9911 www.eddieb.com Details on page 16 LIGHTING (CONT’D.) Frost Event Productions 954.281.3091 www.frostflorida.com Details on page 14 Illumene Event Lighting 954.399.9897 www.illumene.com Details on page 19 Private Stock Entertainment 954.922.5448 www.privatestock entertainment.com Details on page 17 OFFICIANTS Carole A. Kantor 561.477.8291 Details on page 16 Peggy M. Lewis 954.842.3191 www.floridaceremonies.com Details on page 17 PHOTOGRAPHY Elegant Occasions 561.835.0544 www.eoep.com Details on page 15 VIDEOGRAPHY Elegant Occasions 561.835.0544 www.eoep.com Details on page 15 WEDDING RESOURCE Little White Book www.LittleWhiteBook.com Details on page 18 This brochure was created by Hawthorn Creative, the leading developer of powerful print and online media for the hospitality industry. Paid advertisements within this brochure contribute in part or whole to the production of the product. No portion may be reproduced without written permission from Hawthorn Creative. www.hawthorncreative.com. 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