In your dreams, your wedding is perfect, the reception amazing, and the food exquisite. The location you choose can make all the difference in creating a great and memorable occasion. The charm of Canterbury Conference Center and what we put into making your event successful makes that difference.
Congratulations
We hope you’ll let us provide the setting for your most special of occasions. Celebrate the day of your dreams at Canterbury Conference Center. It’s all about you and your special day. Express your individuality. Honor your cultural heritage. Observe the rituals of your faith. After all, it’s your wedding and only you know what it will take to make this exciting day everything you imagined it would be.
Rehearsal Dinners
Canterbury Conference Center understands how planning a rehearsal dinner requires more consideration than it used to. Many of today’s couples are forgoing more traditional sit-down dinners in favor of casual, relaxing affairs. They are inviting more than just the wedding party. And they often decide to hold the event two days prior to the wedding rather than the night before. Whichever path you choose, we will provide the appropriate venue to accommodate all your guests that meets your expectations.
Ceremonies
Our talented food and beverage team is experienced at transforming venue space, both large and small into a gorgeous, vow perfect settings. Our covered and open-air terrace overlooking beautiful Lake Gem are well-suited for an outdoor affair. Our staff will gladly help you discover the right setting to profess your love. Our chapel and various venue spaces are available for a nominal rental fee and may include additional food and beverage commitment. The chapel and other venue spaces include our standard banquet chairs. Additional décor (aisle runners, wooden chairs, arches etc.) can be brought in for an additional fee. A Rehearsal can be scheduled prior to your ceremony. The space, date and time will be determined based on other events. Hint: If your plan calls for an outdoor wedding, you should have an alternative indoor plan. The weather does not always cooperate, especially during the summer and fall months.
Receptions
The cuisine, the music, the service, the ambiance… When it all comes together, the result will be amazing. We can’t help you with your first dance, but our experienced staff will ensure that all of the other details surrounding your reception are handled to your liking.
We’ll work with you on everything from menus to centerpiece and linens to help make your wedding complete. All function rooms are assigned according to the contracted number of guests. If there are fluctuations in the number of attendees for any group or should more appropriate space become available for any group at the center, we reserve the right to accordingly reassign the function room. A little variety on the reception menu goes a long way to pleasing guests with special dietary needs. For example, consider pairing that sumptuous meat dish with a savory vegetarian option.
Parties
There are many ways to celebrate your love. Let Canterbury Conference Center make each gathering special in its own unique way through the right combination of venues, menus, and quality service. Engagement Party -Some traditionalists believe the bride’s mother should host this event, but more couples are taking it upon themselves to spread the joyous news. Our guest service staff will gladly help you stage a formal dinner, cocktail hour – or whatever function you would like to celebrate the day. Bridal Showers- Spare your friends the extra work and have your shower with us.
Canterbury Conference Center is committed to making your memorable event – with many options and caring staff that sees to you and your guests’ every need. The process begins with an informative tour and consultation that will answer all your wedding questions. From that point on, our Guest Service Staff is always available to assist you with your event. From the selection of menus to the smallest decorative details, we work with you to make your event memorable.
WEDDING PACKAGE ONE
For all events there is a $25 per person minimum revenue commitment (15% service charge and 7% Florida sales tax additional). This minimum includes: All Tables, Chairs, House Linen, Flatware, DJ Table, Gift Table, Cake Table. Set up, beak down & service of your event (bartender fees additional)
- A five-hour reception time (11am – 4pm or 6pm – 11pm)
- Reception Room
- Cake Cutting & Serving
- $125 Parlor changing room suite (regularly $210) for the Bride on the day of the ceremony
WEDDING PACKAGE TWO
For all events there is a $35 per person minimum revenue commitment (15% service charge and 7% sales tax additional). This minimum includes:
- All Tables, Chairs, House Linen, Flatware, DJ Table, Gift Table, Cake Table
- Set up, beak down & service of your event (bartender fees additional)
- A five-hour reception time (11am – 4pm or 6pm – 11pm)
- Cake Cutting & Serving
- Complementary Parlor changing room suite for the Bride on the day of the ceremony.
WEDDING PACKAGE THREE
For all events there is a $45 per person minimum revenue commitment (15% service charge and 7% sales tax additional). This minimum includes:
- All Tables, Chairs, House Linen, Flatware, DJ Table, Gift Table, Cake Table
- Set up, beak down & service of your event (bartender fees additional)
- A five-hour reception time (11am – 4pm or 6pm – 11pm)
- Cake Cutting & Serving
- Complementary Parlor changing room suite for the Bride on the day of the ceremony.
- Complementary overnight accommodation Parlor suite for the Bride and groom on their wedding night.
In addition, there is a reception room rental fee based on your number of attendees.
- $500 for up to 40 people
- $700 for 41 – 80 people
- $900 for 81 – 140 people
- $1200 for 141 – 180 people
- $1500 for over 181 people
CONTRACT
Your contract establishes and outlines the date and time of your event and guest rooms if applicable. The beginning and ending time contracted is not the actual time line of your event. We suggest that you contract ample time to allow for decoration of the venue. Our Food and Beverage Department reserves the right to reassign function rooms to offer the best service & utilize space. Once a contract has been issued, a copy of the signed agreement and the appropriate deposit should be returned to the center within fourteen (14) days. Upon establishment of a fully executed contract, Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center will forward to the host a separate Banquet Event Order for food and beverage. The Banquet Event Order is a secondary contract and is legally binding. The client must provide signature approval of the Banquet Event Order. The menu and event details must be finalized no later than ten (10) business days prior to the event.
DEPOSITS
A non-refundable deposit in the form of cash, credit card or certified check is required to confirm your reservation. The deposit amount is based upon 30% of the estimated revenue for your event. Any space held without a paid deposit will be considered on a tentative basis and may be cancelled at any time. All deposits are non-refundable.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
After the initial deposit, an additional non-refundable payment of 30% of the estimated charges will be due ninety (90) days prior to the event. Final payment, based upon the guaranteed number of guests is due ten (10) business days prior to the event. A signed credit card authorization for consumption-based items (i.e. Beverage Service), overages, additional items or services, is required with your final payment.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the unfortunate event you need to cancel your event, cancellation fees will apply. If the event is cancelled 181 days or more prior to arrival, the 30% deposit will be forfeited. If the event is cancelled between 180 days and 91 days prior to arrival, the client is responsible for 50% of the contracted revenues. If the event is cancelled between 90 days and 61 days prior to arrival, the client is responsible for 75% of contracted revenues. If the event in cancelled 30 days or less prior to arrival, the client is responsible for 100% of the contracted revenues.
GUARANTEE AND MINIMUM ATTENDANCE
The guaranteed number of attendees must be communicated to the Food and Beverage Department at least ten (10) business days prior to the event. If no guaranteed number is provided, the client will be responsible for paying for the greater of the following: the number of persons for which the event was originally booked; or the actual number of persons in attendance. Once the guaranteed number is given, it is not subject to reduction.
PRICING, SERVICE CHARGE AND SALES TAX
All food and beverage prices are subject to a 15% service charge. To that total, Florida State Sales Tax (7%) is added in compliance with state regulations. All prices are subject to change; however, prices will be confirmed thirty (30) days prior to the event date.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE
Canterbury Conference Center is responsible for the administration, sale and service of all food products. It is our policy that all food products must be supplied and prepared by the Center staff, except for certain specialty items such as wedding cakes. The service of alcoholic beverages are regulated by the Florida State Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center is responsible for the administration of these regulations. It is Center policy, therefore that liquor purchased from or catered by outside sources may only be served by the Center staff. In addition, food and beverage items are not allowed to be removed from the event space.
LABOR & MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
- Liquor setup flat fee of $125: *All packages with setup and breakdown.
- Chef Attendants – are required for some menu items at a charge of $50.00 an hour.
- Misc. Labor – at a charge of $50.00 per activity or $50 per hour for a minimum of 4 hours
BARTENDER ONLY SERVICE: A Certified Licensed Bartender to serve all beverages client supplied. Bartender Only Package $50.00/Hour, A 4 hours minimum for any package and/or additional bartender (Additional bartender is required after 75 guests or if 2 bars are set for cocktail hour or reception). An addition mixers and garnishes fee is added to the rate.
MIXERS/GARNISHES PACKAGE: Mixers/garnishes Package $5/Guest – Mixers include include: Coke, Diet coke, Sprite, Gingerale, Cranberry, Pineapple, Orange juice, Tonic water, Club Soda, Sweet & Sour, Coco Lopez, Angostora bitters, Homemade simple syrup, Grenadine, Orange Liqueur, Bloody Mary mix, Flavored Marg Mix.
ALL INCLUSIVE BAR PACKAGE: There is a 40 guest minimum for Bar Packages
(Additional charges may apply for parties under 40 people )
Bartender All Inclusive Package $50.00/Hour – It includes 1 bartender
Additional Bartender $45.00/Hour (Additional bartender is required after 75 guests or if 2 bars are set for cocktail hour or reception)
Bronze Package
1 Hour of service: $13 pp
2 Hour of service: $23 pp
3 Hour of service: $33 pp
4 Hour of service: $41 pp
Wine: Dona Sol Chardonnay, Dona Sol Cabernet
Beer: Bud light, Michelob, Ultra, Coors, Angry Orchards
Vodka: Bankers Club, Gin, Bankers Club
Tequila: Montezuma
Rum: Ron Rico
Whiskey: Early Times
Scotch: Clan MacGregor
Brandy: E&J
NOTE: Brands and makers are subject to availability. Closest in similarity will be provided.
Silver Package
1 Hour of service: $16 pp
2 Hour of service: $28 pp
3 Hour of service: $38 pp
4 Hour of service: $44 pp
Wine: Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi Cabernet, Moscato
Beer: Corona, Bud light, Michelob, Ultra, Heineken, Angry Orchards
Vodka: Absolute/Titos
Gin: Seagram’s
Tequila: El Jimador
Rum: Bacardi
Whiskey: Jack Daniels
Scotch: Dewars
Cognac: Korbel
NOTE: Brands and makers are subject to availability. Closest in similarity will be provided.
Open Beer & Wine Bar
1-3 hours $15 pp
4 plus hours $20 pp
Wine: Dona Sol Chardonnay, Dona Sol Cabernet
Beer: Bud light, Michelob, Ultra, Coors, Angry Orchards
Non-Alcoholic: Coke, Diet coke, Sprite, Ginger ale, Cranberry, Pineapple, Orange juice, Tonic water, Club Soda, water/bottled water
NOTE: Brands and makers are subject to availability. Closest in similarity will be provided.
LINEN
Mid-length table linens in the traditional colors of white or black will be provided for all weddings at no extra charge. Specialty napkin linens are available in white, ivory, black, purple, gold, hunter green, teal, navy blue, light blue, yellow, brown, red, pink, burgundy. Some linens are in limited quantity and all specialty linen and overlays require an additional fee. Our staff can help you select any custom linen and determine the appropriate charges.
MUSIC
Canterbury Conference Center reserves the right to approve musical entertainment prior to your function and to discontinue any music that disturbs our other guests. We ask that all music be kept to an acceptable level in consideration of all our guests.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Should you desire the services of a photographer we can suggest vendors who are familiar with the Center’s layout and décor. If you prefer, you are welcome to make arrangements with your own vendors. Please advise them to contact your Operation Manager for instructions on the Center’s vendor policies. The Center is not responsible for the maintenance, storage or return of any items provided by these vendors.
TABLE ARRANGEMENTS AND FLOORPLANS
Rounds of six (6) or eight (8) are customary. We do reserve the right to adjust table size in the event that the number of guests changes. Floor plans are provided upon request prior to the function date.
DECORATION
Decorations or displays brought in the Canterbury by the Guest must be approved prior to arrival. Items may not be attached to any stationary wall, floor, window, or ceiling with nails, staples, tape, or any other substance that may result in damage to the property. In addition, the use of glitter, birdseed, rice or confetti is prohibited.
SECURITY
Canterbury will not assume responsibility for damage or loss of any merchandise or articles brought in or for any item(s) left unattended. If necessary, security officers can be arranged through the Guest Service Department at an additional charge.
DAMAGES
Canterbury Conference Center reserves the right to inspect and control all private functions. Liability for damages to the premises will be charged accordingly. The host of the function is held personally responsible for personal property or equipment brought into the function area.
GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS
We make it convenient for everyone to access information about your wedding and related events, book their own hotel rooms, access maps and directions, and even find out what there is to see and do in the area. We will be happy to assist you in arranging for sleeping rooms for your guests. You will be able to take advantage of a discounted rate if you commit to ten (10) or more “room nights”. A room night is a room used for one (1) night, so you will need to have ten (10) guests needing a room for one night, or five (5) guests needing rooms for two (2) nights each. If you would like to establish a room block and receive the discounted rate, an agreement outlining the room block process will be sent to you. Your guests will be able to make their own reservations at this discounted group rate
CUTOFF DATE
The cut-off date is thirty (30) days prior to the arrival dates. All reservations must be made prior to this date to guarantee the discounted rate. After the cut-off date has passed, we will release any unreserved portion of the room block. Reservations made after the cut-off date may be subject to our standard, published rate.
MENU OPTIONS
Create Your Own Buffet
Who knows your guests better than you? Select from the following your choice of Salads, Entrees, Vegetables, & Starch. Add our Coffee, Tea, Decaf & you have designed the menu your guests will absolutely enjoy! Of course your Food and Beverage Manager is always ready to help with suggestions and recommendations that will best suit your needs.
One-Entrée Buffet – $25 per person: Choice of One Salad, One Entree, One Vegetable, & One Starch
Two-Entrée Buffet – $35 per person: Choice of one Salad, Two Entrees, One Vegetable, & Two Starch
Three-Entrée Buffet – $45 per person: Choice of one Salad, Three Entrees, Two Vegetables & Two Starches
All Buffets come complete with Dinner Rolls & Butter, Ice Tea, Coffee & Decaf. Add an Additional Salad, Starch, or Vegetable for an additional $4 per person.
NOTE: A Minimum of forty people is required for all Buffets. Additional service will incur additional fee.
All Selections Are Subject to Change, a 15% Service Charge & 7% Florida Sales Tax