Wedding Policies
CATERING INFORMATION
Wedding Policies
Function space is assigned by the hotel according to the guarantee guest attendance. The hotel reserves the right to reassign rooms based on the event’s guaranteed attendance. Room rental fees are applicable if attendance & respective revenues are below the hotel’s established minimums. Additional fees will apply for events with special set up
requirements.
No food & beverage of any kind will be permitted to be brought into the Resort by the patron or any of the patron’s guests or invitees unless approved in advance of the event date. If alcoholic beverages
are to be served on the Resort premises (or elsewhere under the Resortʹs alcoholic beverage license) the Resort will require that beverages be
dispensed only by the Resort Servers & Bartenders.
Any alcohol must be consumed on property & therefore cannot be removed from the Resort. The Resortʹs alcoholic beverage license requires the
resort to (1) request proper identification (photo ID) of any person of questionable age & refuse alcoholic beverage service if the person is either
underage or proper identification cannot be produced & (2) refuse alcoholic beverage service to any person who, in the Resortʹs judgment, appears
intoxicated.
All catered functions require pre-payment in full. Final attendance is to be specified & communicated to the hotel by 12:00 noon, 3 business days prior to the function date. Such will be considered a binding guarantee & is not subject to reduction. If an attendance guarantee is not forwarded to the hotel by the date it is due, the attendance number stated
on the original contract will become the guarantee.
All menu changes submitted within 5 business days of the event will be subject to service fees.
Menus are designed with specific minimum guest attendance requirements. A surcharge may apply. Should attendance fail to meet the minimum designated guidelines as stated. As well, should a guarantee increase by more than 10% within 3 business days of the function, a service charge may apply based on the guarantee.
We are happy to offer a choice of entrée selection for your event. We can offer up to three entrees excluding special dietary requests. Final selections
must be provided to your Catering Manager by 12:00 noon, 3 business days prior to the event date. We also request place cards indicating guest
choice along with the final counts by table number.
All meal selections will be charged at the higher price.
Valet parking is available for events at a discounted charge of $18 per vehicle. Overnight hotel guests utilizing valet will be charged $50 per
day. Rate is subject to change without notice.
Self-parking is also available with up to a maximum fee of $43 for overnight.
Catering menu selections are subject to our customary Banquet Service Charge. Food, Beverage & service charges are subject to all applicable State of Florida local taxes & fees. In the event that an organization is tax exempt, state law requires a copy of said organizations Federal Tax-exempt certificate to be on file with the hotel prior to the event.
The hotel reserves the right to approve all signage & placement. Signage must be professionally printed. Signage is not allowed on the guest room
floors, in elevators, public areas or building exteriors. All signage must be free standing or placed on an easel. The hotel will assist in placing all pre-approved signage & banners, of which a charge for such services may apply.
In addition to Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort menu presentations, customized menus are also available upon request. To ensure the availability of menu items, all selections should be submitted to the Catering Office two weeks prior to your scheduled event. The prices are subject to change without notice.
Please be advised that the hotel maintains appropriate audio volume levels in all function rooms. Entertainment activity cannot exceed an 80 decibels level at any time during the event.
Children’s meals are available for a charge of $40 per child (ages 12 & younger) & include fruit cup, chicken fingers, macaroni & cheese, French fries & beverages. Pricing consideration is made for guests under 21 that will receive the adult meal & will not be of the legal age to consume alcohol. Vendor Meals are available for a charge of $40 per vendor & are a Chef’s selection of dinner with cold entrée (pre-made sandwich). Service charge & taxes are applicable to all food & beverage.
Functions may be enhanced with décor such as flowers, music, specialty linens, etc. by the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Preferred
Vendors. A diverse range of approved & recommended resources and/or vendors for these services is available. All deliveries must be coordinated through the Catering Office. The hotel will not permit the affixing of any materials to the walls, floors, windows or ceilings throughout the
property.
Wedding cake is included in your wedding package. For certain designs that include upgraded features, an additional charge will apply. The resort has
contracted with our Preferred Vendors to provide your wedding cake. No other outside food or beverage is permitted.
Any outside vendors (florist, entertainment, etc.) hired for your functions are fully responsible for their own set up & tear down on the day of your event. The room will be available two hours prior to the start of your event, & any additional needed time must be requested through your Catering
Manager at least 30 days prior to your event. A contact list of vendors will be required to your Catering Manager one month before your wedding.
Inform your vendors that your event is located on the first, ninth, or eleventh floor of the hotel so they can plan accordingly for set up & tear down purposes. Elevator dimensions available upon request.
Catering clients are responsible for all damages which occur on the premises during the period of time the function’s guests, employees, vendors, independent contractors, or other agents are on site. The hotel may require a certificate of insurance from any subcontractor(s) or agent(s) a client engages, providing adequate financial responsibility in the event of loss or damage to hotel property. As such, the hotel shall be named as additional insured on any certificate of insurance.
Margaritaville Beach Resort accepts all major credit cards, certified check, money order, & cash.
Personal checks are accepted for all payments except for the final payment.
A non-refundable initial deposit of 25% is required for all functions depending on event date along with consecutive non-refundable deposits with the balance payable no later than 30 days prior to the event. Depending on guarantee numbers due 3 business days prior to the event date, a final payment to fully prepay may be necessary.
Payment shall be made in full in advance of all functions unless credit has been established to the satisfaction of the hotel, in which event a deposit
is required at the time of signing a contract. A credit card is required on file for all events.
For your convenience, our in-house audio-visual department is fully equipped to supply all of your audio-visual needs with state-of-the-art
equipment.
Outdoor events (excluding ceremonies) carry an outdoor event fee of $10 per guest applicable to your final count. Decisions as to whether or not an
outdoor banquet function will be held outdoors or moved indoors will be made at least four (4) hours prior to the start of the event. The Resort will
make the decision in the best interest of the Client & the Resort staff. Hollywood Beach is designated for public use, & an additional permit is required for private events on the beach, including wedding ceremonies. All outdoor music must conclude by 10:00pm.
In the event that you are shipping items to the hotel ahead of your event date, packages will be accepted three days prior to your event. All packages & collateral to be addressed as the following:
Wedding Party Name
c/o Margaritaville Beach Resort
1111 North Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
Attention: (Your Event Manager’s Name)
All Items are per person and subject to a 24% Taxable Service Charge, 9%
Florida State Sales Tax & Fees, unless otherwise noted.
Food & Beverage Items and Pricing are Subject to Change. 4/23/19