Wedding Menu
Cocktail Exclusive Wedding Package for the Versailles Ballroom
For brides and grooms who live to mix and mingle… the Cocktail package has all the “wow” factor of the traditional Exclusive package at the Versailles Ballroom, but with cocktail hour fare for the duration of dinner in place of sit-down dinner. Includes 5-hour premium bar, cocktail hour displays, followed by hors d’oeuvres and four specialty fare stations for the reception, with a finalé of passed dessert hors d’oeuvres, dessert pedestals, and wedding cake from a preferred bakery local to our Toms River, New Jersey wedding venue. Let us show you everything we have to offer! Contact us today!
Features
Services
- Personal wedding coordinators
- Maitre d’ dedicated to your event
- Attended coat room (seasonal)
Amenities
- Get ready in our newly renovated Bridal Lounge on the day of your wedding*
- Private room for the bridal party during cocktail hour*
- Use of the cozy Outdoor Patio space during your cocktail hour (open April-November)
- Stay in the beautifully appointed Bridal Suite on your wedding night*
- Breakfast for the newlyweds the following morning
- Hotel accommodations offered at a special rate for your guests
Décor & Conveniences
- Table coverings in your choice of Modern Fitted (ivory or black) or Traditional Linen (ivory)
- Elegant metallic charger plate in silver or gold at every place setting
- Napkin rings in silver or gold coordinated to the charger plates
- Dinner napkins in a variety of colors
- Dramatic centerpieces
- Votive candles accenting each centerpiece
- Place cards for you to personalize for your guests
- Hotel information cards with driving directions for your invitations
Cocktail Hour
Libations
5-Hour Premium Open Bar
Served during your cocktail hour and reception, featuring many popular labels
Champagne Greeting
Upon entering cocktail hour, your guests will be greeted with a glass of champagne passed to them by our uniformed servers.
**Craft Beer Flight Tasting + Gourmet Popcorn – additional cost per person
Minimum of 100 adults required. Served during cocktail hour.
Craft beer from local Icarus Brewing company. Includes 4 artisan beers to be served in 4-glass tasting flights during cocktail hour. Served with gourmet popcorn in ten savory flavors: nacho cheddar, cheesy jalapeno, white cheddar, kettle corn, garlic Parmesan, Buffalo wing, bacon cheddar, ranch, caramel, and butter.
**Sangria Bar – additional cost per person
Minimum of 100 adults required. Served during cocktail hour.
Indulge in our red and white sangria creations of cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay wines infused with fresh seasonal fruits. Personalize your libation with a cornucopia of fresh fruits available for garnish
**Bubble Bar – additional cost per person
Additional fee applies for events with fewer than 100 adults. Served during cocktail hour.
For an effervescent DIY twist on the classic wedding cocktail, guests make their own blends of champagne, cotton candy clouds, juice, and garnish. Includes a dramatic carved ice sculpture display with bottle holders.
BUBBLY: Korbel Brut, Korbel Sweet Rosé, and San Pellegrino
JUICES/NECTARS: orange, pineapple, and cranberry
GARNISHES: sliced strawberries, orange slices, grapes, and blueberries
Tuscany Table
A 360-degree display of cocktail hour favorites, to include:
Cheese Tasting
- Wheels of Gouda and garlic herb Boursin
- Morsels of Brie, cheddar, Muenster, Pepper Jack, sharp provolone, Gouda, and bleu cheese
- Plump strawberries and sweet grapes
Artisan Bread + Crostini Bar
- Olive and rosemary loaf, semolina twist, French baguettes, assorted focaccia breads, bread sticks, and cracker display
- Arrangement of crostini accompanied by tomato, basil, and garlic bruschetta
- Grape, apricot, and bacon bourbon jams, roasted garlic hummus, and eggplant caponata
- Served with whipped herb butter and infused olive oils
Mediterranean Market
- Prosciutto, Genoa salami, pepperoni, and sopressata
- Kalamata and green olives, stuffed cherry peppers, and pepperoncinis
Bountiful Harvest Display
A savory selection of fresh produce marinated and grilled to perfection: florets of broccoli, sliced carrots and peppers, sliced zucchini, eggplant, plum tomatoes, whole champignon mushrooms, yellow squash, and red onion
**Fresh Mozzarella Bar – additional cost per person
Classic fresh mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, bocconcini mozzarella, and pinwheels of proscuitto, basil, and mozzarella; served with roasted peppers, fresh basil, pesto, sundried tomato tapenade, olive oil, and a balsamic glaze
Buffet Station
Select four chafing dishes:
- Chicken francaise or Marsala
- Chicken saltimbocca
- Sesame chicken
- Swedish or Italian meatballs
- Italian sausage with peppers, sweet onions, and tomato basil
- Italian sausage with broccoli rabe
- Eggplant rollatini
- Fried calamari
- Fried ravioli
- Seafood scampi
- Spanish paella
- Steamed mussels with a choice of tomato garlic broth or white wine, garlic, and shallot broth
Pasta Station
Select two pasta and sauce combinations
Pasta selections:
- Penne
- Tri-color farfalle
- Orecchiette
- Cavatappi
- Rotini
- Radiatore
- Tri-colored tortellini
- Rigatoni
Sauce selections:
- Marinara
- Classic vodka sauce
- Sundried tomato pesto
- Classic carbonara
- Portobello Florentine
- Tomato pomodoro
- Bolognese
- Alfredo sauce
Dinner Reception
Champagne + Wine
Champagne with seasonal berries
Wine Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Passed on silver trays by our uniformed servers (for 1.5 hours)
- Antipasti skewers*
- Arancini (Italian rice balls)
- Chicken quesadillas
- Cocktail franks wrapped in a pretzel bun
- Coconut shrimp
- Grilled cheese and tomato soup shooters
- Grilled miniature lamb chops with tzatziki*
- Petite crab cakes with remoulade
- Scallops wrapped in bacon*
- Shrimp shooters*
- Spanakopita
- Veggie spring rolls
Items marked with an * are gluten free
Specialty Fare Stations
Attended by our uniformed chefs (open for 1.5 hours)
Select five stations:
Fresh Seafood
Select either High Tide Station or Sushi + Sashimi Station
High Tide Station
- A custom ice sculpture display filled to the brim with fresh, chilled shrimp
- Surrounded by a bounty of crab claws, clams on the half shell, and chilled ceviche shooters
- Served with miniature Tabasco bottles, cocktail sauce, and fresh lemons
**Upgrade your High Tide Station to include oysters on a half shell for an additional cost per person
Sushi + Sashimi Station
A colorful vignette of Japanese wooden boats filled with hand-rolled sushi and fresh sashimi, served with saké, pickled ginger, wasabi, soy sauce, spicy mayo, and chopsticks
Select four hand rolls: spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, yellowtail, spicy salmon, vegetable, California roll, or Philadelphia roll
Select two types of sashimi: tuna, shrimp, yellowtail, or salmon
Carving Station
Select two meats to be carved and served with miniature brioche
Maximum of two meats will be carved on the station
- Flank steak with chimichurri sauce
- Corned beef with a side of whole grain mustard
- Glazed pastrami round with a side of whole grain mustard
- Maple and bourbon ham
- Breast of turkey with fresh cranberry compote
- **Pepper crusted pork loin – additional cost per person
- **Prime rib with creamy horseradish and au jus – additional cost per person
- **Seared sesame crusted tuna – additional cost per person
- **Rosemary crusted leg of lamb – additional cost per person
Smashed Potato Bar
Creamy mashed white and sweet potatoes served in martini tumblers with an array of delectable toppings including bacon bits, scallions, broccoli, cheddar cheese, marshmallows, cinnamon, butter, sour cream, and wild mushroom gravy
Fry Bar
Classic fries, waffle fries, and Sidewinder fries served with a variety of dips and toppings including ketchup, hot sauce, chipotle mayo, malt vinegar, Old Bay Seasoning, ranch dressing, sour cream, bacon bits, and chives
**For an additional cost per person, replace one of the fry options with sweet potato fries
Gourmet Mac N’ Cheese
White Pepper Jack and cheddar mac n’ cheese served in porcelain bowls with an abundance of toppings including grated Parmesan cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, ham, broccoli, bacon bits, mushrooms, crispy onion confetti, toasted bread crumbs, and hot sauce
**For an additional cost per person, add lobster or crab meat
Asian Fusion Station
Served in white take-out boxes with chopsticks, accompanied by soy sauce, duck sauce, fortune cookies
Select one: fried dumplings, spring rolls, crab wontons
Select two: lo mein, vegetable pad thai, garlic udon noodles, vegetable fried rice, kung pao chicken, cashew chicken, orange chicken, sweet and sour pork, Mongolian beef, beef with broccoli
The Wing-Man
A culinary sanctuary for grooms and all guests with man-sized appetites
- Plain chicken wings tossed to order with a selection of BBQ, sesame Asian, and Buffalo sauce
- Cheesesteak served with brioche buns
- Fried pickle tower
- Served with carrots and celery, bleu cheese and ranch dressings, ketchup, sautéed mushrooms, jalapenos, bacon bits, and crispy onion confetti
- Kegerator with your choice of Miller Lite or Yuengling
Bacon Me Crazy
A sweet and savory kaleidoscope of flavors for foodies and comfort-seekers alike
- Bacon-wrapped chicken, apricot, and pear skewers
- BLT bites – bread cube with chipotle mayo topped with lettuce, crispy smoked bacon, and half a cherry tomato
- Bacon mac n’ cheese
- Bacon jalapeno cheddar corn bread
- Applewood smoked bacon wrapped pork loin
- Honey chipotle bacon
**Add Bacon Bloody Mary signature cocktail with bacon garnish for an additional cost per person
The Stadium
Your guests will cheer for this savory spread of stadium favorites presented with an upscale twist: miniature hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and kosher hot dogs served on mini brioche buns accompanied with ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, pickles, lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, sauerkraut, crispy onion confetti, chili, and chopped smoked bacon
Fiesta Station
Chipotle marinated chicken and beef strips with sautéed onions and peppers, served with warm soft flour tortillas and crunchy corn taco shells, pinto beans, rice, fire-roasted red salsa, pico de gallo, corn salsa, sliced jalapenos, cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and tri-color tortilla chips
**Add blackened shrimp for an additional cost per person
Southern Comfort Station
Satisfy your cravings for hearty food with these Southern staples: BBQ pulled pork and beef brisket, fried chicken, mini corn on the cob, and freshly baked biscuits and corn bread served with gravy, BBQ sauce, and hot sauce
Dessert
For additional dessert options, please see our Accessories menu
Wedding Cake
Delicious layered wedding cake made fresh from our local baker with your selection of flavorings, fillings, icings, and a design befitting your wedding vision
Dessert Pedestal
Three sweet tiers of petit indulgences served at each table: strawberries dipped in dark chocolate, cream puffs, éclairs, Napoleons, and freshly filled cannolis
**See Accessories menu for seasonal Dessert Pedestal selections
Dessert Hors d’oeuvres
Passed on silver trays by our uniformed servers
- Cheesecake stuffed strawberries
- Milk shooters and mini donuts
- Mini assorted cheesecakes
- Mini churro bites
- Mini fruit tarts
- Mini parfait shooters
- S’mores shooters
- Strawberry shortcake shooters
- Tiramisu shooters
See Accessories menu for seasonal selections
Coffee and Tea
Freshly brewed aromatic coffee, decaf, and herbal teas served tableside to your guests by our uniformed servers
Please Note
*Private cocktail hour subject to availability for Saturday afternoon weddings. Complimentary King Room overnight accommodations will be included for Saturday afternoon weddings if Bridal Suite is not available. Bridal Lounge is subject to availability.
It is our pleasure to cater to dietary restrictions and food allergies. Kosher meals are available. For exclusively Kosher events, ask about our recommended Kosher catering options.
Menu is subject to change