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FROM THE SMALLEST DETAIL, TO THE GRANDEST EVENT

MOORHEAD AREA CONFERENCE CENTER AT COURTYARD® FARGO MOORHEAD 1080 28th Avenue South | Moorhead, MN 56560 218.284.5024 | Marriott.com/FARCY MoorheadAreaConferenceCenter.com

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BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES MADE HERE EXTRAORDINARY WEDDINGS DON’T JUST HAPPEN, THEY ARE WELL PLANNED. Host your dream wedding in our Grand Ballroom for a day to remember forever. You and your guests will have exclusive use of our entire Grand Ballroom for your special day. We offer ceremony and reception space, catering, and décor packages. Our venue is a full-service venue which means we do everything in-house from set up to tear down and everything in between.

At the Moorhead Area Conference Center, connected to the Courtyard by Marriott® Fargo Moorhead, we create unforgettable moments, while you experience memories that last a lifetime. From your ceremony and wedding reception, to your rehearsal dinner and gift opening, we specialize in making your event rewarding and memorable. We are honored to be a part of your engagement and wedding planning. With your special day in mind, this wedding guide will assist you with your planning. You’ll find a multitude of choices inspired by our creative, knowledgeable and attentive event professionals committed to creating a memorable event for you and your guests.

All food and beverage items are subject to a 22% service fee and current state sales tax. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. 01/25/24

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Located in Moorhead, MN, we are a highly rated hotel in the Fargo Moorhead area. We're just minutes from downtown Fargo, shopping, restaurants and right off I-94. Enjoy our large indoor pools, 24-hour fitness center, and an210onsite 208 206Starbucks. 204 202 310 308 306 304 302 The outdoor Courtyard offers firepits, grills and relaxing lounge furniture. The Bistro is your food and beverage destination where we go above and beyond for215breakfast dinner, 207 205 203 201 213 211 209 and 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301 providing an inviting, fast-casual dining experience.

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WEDDING DÉCOR PACKAGES Excludes certain dates.

BASE PACKAGE

2,000 DIAMOND PACKAGE

• Honeymoon Suite Night of the Wedding

Includes base package plus the following:

• Use of Getting Ready Room Day of the Wedding

• Icicle Lights for Head Table

• Taste Testing for Up to 6 People Choosing Up to 3 Entrées and 6 Sides

• 4 Crystal Columns with Up Lights

• Breakfast for the Newlyweds the Day After the Wedding • Dance Floor

• Centerpiece • White or Black Chair Covers

• Riser for Head Table

• Backdrop-Choice of Rustic Pallets or White Curtain with Valance and Crystal Curtain

• Security for The Wedding Dance

• 50% off Grand Ballroom Rental

• Complimentary Rehearsal Dinner Room (Food and Beverage Minimum) • Complimentary Gift Opening Room

2,700 PLATINUM PACKAGE Includes base package, Diamond Package, plus the following: • Champagne Toast for Head Table • Upgraded Linen for Head Table and Accessory Tables • Crystal Chandelier • Greenery or Twinkle Lights On Backdrop • Up Lights Around Room • Ceiling Draping • Upgraded Centerpiece • Charger Plates

WEDDING CHECKLIST Find out what needs to be done when planning your wedding with The Knot's month-by-month guide.

12+ MONTHS OUT

4 TO 6 MONTHS OUT

• Start by envisioning your wedding and determining your style. Next, draw up a budget.

• Attend prewedding counseling, if required.

• Assemble your "planning team". • Once you pick your ideal wedding date and time, check with venues, officiant and important guests (like family members) before finalizing. • Once you have some venue options and your date down, you can start planning the guest list. Start officially booking your ceremony site and reception site. • Next, choose your wedding party—ask friends and relatives to be part of your day.

• Shop for and rent formalwear, if necessary.

• Deliver welcome baskets to the hotel concierge; include names and delivery instructions.

• Renew or get passports, if necessary.

• Get your last prewedding haircut and color, if necessary.

IT'S TOMORROW!

• Envision your wedding cake and research, interview and book a cake baker.

ONE WEEK OUT

3 MONTHS OUT • It's time to officially order your wedding cake. • Attend your shower! (It may be earlier, depending on when your hosts decide to have it.) • Hire wedding day transport (like limousines or party buses).

• If you're planning on wearing a wedding gown, start shopping so you have time for alterations.

2 MONTHS OUT

• Start envisioning what food you want at your reception.

• If you're writing your own vows, get started.

• Decide what type of entertainment you want. A pianist for the cocktail hour, strolling violinists, a DJ or band?

• Purchase gifts for parents, attendants and each other.

• Research a wedding insurance policy to protect your deposits and reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. • Register for gifts and make a wedding website. • Contact rental companies if you need to rent anything for the ceremony or reception, such as chairs, tables and a tent. • Send save-the-date cards.

6 TO 8 MONTHS OUT • Start booking your ceremony musicians, ordering—or telling your wedding party to order—wedding party attire, and starting to plan that honeymoon, if you're aiming to jet off right after your wedding.

picked up from the airport or train station. Ask friends, attendants or relatives to help.

• Deliver your final song list to your DJ or bandleader, and make sure to include special song requests and songs you don't want played.

• Shop for and order invitations and wedding rings.

8 TO 10 MONTHS OUT

• Now's the time to start researching, interviewing and booking your vendors: photographer, videographer, reception entertainment and florist.

• Deliver must-have shot lists to your photographer and videographer.

• Mail your invitations.

• Book your hairstylist and makeup artist and go for a trial run with both.

ONE MONTH TO GO! • Apply for a marriage license— check with the local bureau in the town where you'll wed. • If you're wearing a wedding dress, have your final fitting. Bring your maid of honor (or other wedding party members) along to learn how to bustle your dress. Have the dress pressed and bring it home. • Call wedding party members to make sure they have their outfits ready for the wedding. • Make any last-minute adjustments with vendors. • Create a wedding program to hand out at your ceremony. • Order and plan in-room welcome baskets for out-of-town guests.

2 WEEKS OUT • Review final RSVP list and call any guests who have not yet sent a response.

• Give your reception site and/or caterer your final guest head count. (Include vendors, such as the photographer or band members, who will expect a meal!) Ask how many extra plates the caterer will prepare.

• Provide all wedding professionals with an emergency phone number to call on the day of the wedding. • Write checks and/or talk to wedding hosts about any final balances to be paid at the end of the reception.

• Supply the location manager with a list of vendor requests such as a table for DJ or setup space needed for a florist.

• Rehearse ceremony. Meet with wedding party, ceremony readers, immediate family and your officiant at the ceremony site to rehearse and iron out the details.

• Plan the reception seating chart, and print place and table cards.

• Bring unity candle, aisle runner, yarmulkes or other ceremony accessories to the site.

• Call all wedding vendors and confirm arrangements—give the ceremony and reception site managers a schedule of vendor delivery and setup times, plus contact numbers.

• Give your marriage license to your officiant.

• Get your hair trimmed, if necessary. • Attend your bach parties if you haven't yet.

2 TO 3 DAYS OUT • Depending on what you're wearing, have your gown pressed or steamed, or go for a final fitting for your formalwear. • If necessary, make sure all groomsmen attend fittings and pick up their outfits. • Determine wedding party positions during the ceremony and the order of the party in the processional and recessional. • Hand off place cards, table cards, menus, favors and any other items for setting the tables to the caterer and/or reception site manager. • Reconfirm final details with all vendors. Discuss any necessary last-minute substitutions. • Call the limousine or car rental company for pickup times and locations, and arrange for guests without cars to be

• Attend your rehearsal dinner. • Present attendants with gifts at the rehearsal dinner. You'll want to do this especially if the gifts are accessories to be worn during the wedding.

AND FINALLY, IT'S YOUR WEDDING DAY... • Present parents and each other with gifts. • Give wedding bands to the best man and maid of honor, if applicable, to hold during the ceremony. • Give the best man the officiant's fee envelope (to be handed off after the ceremony).

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HORS D'OEUVRES Prices are per order of 25 pieces unless otherwise noted.

35 40

DEVILED EGGS (GS) CHEESE STUFFED MEATBALLS

with Marinara.

COCKTAIL MEETBALLS

choice of BBQ, sweet chili, or Parmesan garlic.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN SKEWERS (GS)

with jalapeño pineapple glaze.

BUFFALO CHICKEN SKEWERS

with Bleu cheese dip

CAPRESE SKEWERS (GS)

CHICKEN DRUMMIES

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

LOADED POTATO SKINS

JUMBO CRAB CAKES

APPLEWOOD SMOKED CANDIED BACON (GS)

TOMATO BRUSCHETA

FRESH FRUIT KABOBS

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU BITES

with tarragon remoulade.

BACON WRAPPED APRICOTS (GS)

CHEDDAR BACON BURGER SLIDERS

MAC AND CHEESE BITES

LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED

SPECIALTY DISPLAY HORS D'OEUVRES Prices serve approximately 25 guests.

ASSORTED MEAT, CHEESE & CRACKER TRAY

ASSORTED CHEESE & CRACKER TRAY

FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT TRAY

FRESH VEGETABLE TRAY

with Ranch dip.

ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS

with pita chips.

HOT SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP with toast.

PRETZEL BITES with smoked Gouda beer cheese sauce.

150

CHARCUTERIE BOARD

150

WHOLE SMOKED SALMON

Serves 50 guests.

PIZZAS 22-28 ASSORTED PIZZAS Assortment of toppings. Priced per pizza.

DINNER BUFFETS All Dinner Buffets are served with warm dinner rolls and coffee. Priced per person.

TWO ENTRÉE BUFFET

SPECIALTY BUFFETS

ENTRÉE SELECTIONS (SELECT TWO)

-C HICKEN WITH AMARETTO SAUCE

Penne and rotini noodles, served with our marinara, meat sauce and chicken alfredo, fresh roasted vegetables, Caesar salad, and garlic bread.

- GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BECHAMEL SAUCE - CHICKEN PICCATA - HOME STYLE POT ROAST - LONDON BROIL WITH MARSALA MUSHROOM SAUCE - ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE - BAKED SALMON WITH LEMON DILL

FAJITA BUFFET

Seasoned grilled steak and chicken, sautéed onions and peppers, Monterey jack cheese, black olive, jalapeños, salsa, sour cream, guacamole. served with warm flour tortillas and Spanish rice.

SALAD SELECTIONS: (SELECT TWO)

- CAESAR SALAD

Barbecue pork ribs, fried chicken accompanied by corn on the cob, seasoned fried potato wedges, coleslaw, and cornbread.

- POTATO SALAD - BROCCOLI SALAD - PASTA SALAD - MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH HOUSE DRESSING ACCOMPANIMENTS: (SELECT ONE STARCH AND ONE VEGETABLE) STARCHES: Long Grain and Wild Rice Medley | Aged Cheddar Mashed Potatoes | Scalloped Potatoes | Roasted Baby Red Potatoes VEGETABLES: Fresh Roasted Vegetables | Glazed Baby Carrots | Baby French Green Beans | Sautéed Zucchini, Squash and Carrots | Brussels Sprouts or Asparagus ($1 upgrade)

PASTA BAR

SOUTHERN BARBECUE

TASTE OF ITALY

Italian lasagna, swet mild sausage with peppers, meatballs in a marinara sauce, penne noodles in alfredo sauce, Italian green beans and roasted tomatoes, Caesar salad, and garlic bread.

CHICKEN AND POT ROAST

Chicken piccata and braised pot roast served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, glazed baby carrots, mixed baby greens salad, and dinner rolls.

PLATED DINNERS All plated dinners are served with mixed greens salad and house dressing, warm artisan rolls, and your choice of starch, vegetable, and coffee or lemonade

ROSEMARY CHICKEN

Chicken breast, lightly breaded and sautéed with fresh rosemary a jus.

CHICKEN PARMESAN

Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN PICCATA

Handbreaded sautéed chicken breast with lemon caper beurre blanc sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH FONTINA CHEESE SAUCE

Grilled chicken breasts with a creamy Fontina cheese sauce.

CHICKEN CORDON BLUE

Breaded chicken breast stuffed with Swiss cheese and ham, topped with a white cheese sauce.

STUFFED PORK CHOP

Pork chop stuffed with sage and thyme bread stuffing, topped with white wine cream sauce with mushrooms.

FLAT IRON STEAK

8 oz. steak grilled to medium with a bourbon cream sauce.

PRIME RIB

A slow roasted, season generously 12 oz. cut, cooked to medium.

PORK RIBEYE

8 oz. grilled with a homemade cherry chutney.

FILET OF SIRLOIN

PANKO CRUSTED WALEYE

Baked walleye topped with seasoned panko served with tartar sauce

ATLANTIC SALMON

7 oz. baked salmon filet with a fresh dill burre blanc sauce.

Grilled 8 oz. sirloin steak cooked to medium with garlic herbed butter.

VEGETARIAN SELECTIONS All vegetarian selections served with a mixed green salad with house dressing, warm artisan rolls and your choice of coffee or lemonade.

TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA

Multi-colored cheese filled tortellini, sautéed broccoli, peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms with a creamy alfredo sauce

VEGETABLE SKEWERS

Assorted seasonal vegetables marinated in fresh herbs and garlic, served over long grain wild rice blend.

VEGETABLE LASAGNA

Lasagna noodles layered with riccotta cheese, zucchini, carrots, broccoli, mozzarella cheese topped with a blush sauce.

CREAMY PESTO FETTUCCINE

Fettucine noodle with spinach, artichokes, cherry tomatoes all in a creamy pesto sauce.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVOLI

Butternut sqush filled ravioli with a brown butter sauce.

RICE NOODLE STIR FRY

Vegetables and rice noodles sauteed in a vegan Asian sauce.

KID'S MENU Children 10 and under.

CHICKEN STRIPS

Chicken strips, french fries, fresh fruit cup, milk.

MINI CORN DOGS

Mini corn dogs, french fries or mac and cheese, fresh fruit cup, milk.

OH, HOW SWEET IT IS

DESSERTS Priced per person.

7.00

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

7.00

BLUEBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

7.00

NY STYLE CHEESECAKE

8.00

NY STYLE CHEESECAKE

Strawberry, chocolate, or caramel.

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10.00

TURTLE CHEESECAKE

7.00

LEMON AND CREAM SHORTCAKE

9.00

3-LAYER CARROT CAKE

6.00

APPLE CRISP WITH WHIP CREAM

FROZEN SWEETS Priced per person. All Frozen Sweets are gluten-free.

3.00

VANILLA ICE CREAM

3.00

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

3.00

RASPBERRY SHERBET

4.00

ACAI SORBET (DAIRY FREE)

GLUTEN FREE 8.00

CHOCOLATE CAKE

8.00

STRAWBERRY DREAMIN' CAKE

BAR SERVICE BANQUET BAR OPTIONS CASH BAR Minimum of 25 guests and minimum of $400. $100 bartender fee applied if cash minimum is not met. includes house wine, domestic & specialty beers, soft drinks, and bottled water.

HOST BAR Minimum of $1,000. Includes well and premium spirits, house wine, domestic and specialty beers, soft drinks, and bottled water. *Additional fee of tax and gratuity.

6.00

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Priced per gallon.

FRUIT PUNCH OR LEMONADE

RASPBERRY SHERBET PUNCH

SPARKLING PUNCH

FRESH BREWED COFFEE

DRINK TICKET BAR

Includes well and premium spirits, house wine, domestic and specialty beers, soft drinks, and bottled water. Drink ticket cover maximum is 7.00. Guest pays the difference. *Additional fee of tax and gratuity.

HOSTED BAR Priced per drink, paid by the host of the party.

SIP, SAVOR AND TOAST THE DAY

6.00 7.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 6.25

Well Brands Premium Brands Top Shelf Brands House Wine Domestic Bottled Beer Imports and Specialty Beer

CASH BAR Priced per drink, guests pay for their own drinks. 6.00 7.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 6.25

Well Brands Premium Brands Top Shelf Brands House Wine Domestic Bottled Beer Imports and Specialty Beer

KEG BEER Kegs contain 160, 8 oz. pours. Ask about your favorite beer. *Prices may vary. 450.00 Domestic Market Price Imported

Top Shelf Scotch Liquor Brands Glenfiddich Scotch | Glenlivet | Johnnie Walker

RED WINES Priced by glass or bottle. 9.00 | 32.00 MERF Cabinet 9.00 | 32.00 Clos du Bois Merlot 9.00 | 24.00 Kenwood Pinot Noir 9.00 | 33.00 Decoy Blended

SPARKLING AND BLUSH WINES Priced by glass or bottle. 9.00 | 18.00 Cook's Asti Spumante 9.00 | 24.00 Charles and Charles Rosè

GIFT OPENING OPTIONS BREAKFAST BUFFETS

À LA CARTE SELECTIONS

All buffets include fresh brewed coffee and Tazo® tea. Minimum of 20 guests.

Priced per dozen unless otherwise noted.

CONTINENTAL

Selection of freshly baked scones, Danish, and muffins.

DELUXE CONTINENTAL

Freshly baked scones, strawberry cream cheese croissants, breakfast breads, muffins, and assorted Greek yogurts.

RED RIVER VALLEY

Scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, and breakfast breads.

GRAND BUFFET

Cheddar cheese scrambled eggs, French toast, applewood smoked bacon, sausage links, breakfast potatoes, breakfast breads and muffins, bagels with cream cheese, and Greek yogurt with assorted toppings.

BAGELS AND CREAM CHEESE

ASSORTED GIANT MUFFINS

CINNAMON OR CARAMEL ROLLS

ASSORTED SCONES

BREAKFAST BREADS

ASSORTED DANISH

3.75

ASSORTED FRUIT PARFAITS

Priced per item.

ASSORTED WHOLE FRUIT

SANDY'S ASSORTED DONUTS

BUILD YOUR OWN BURRITO BAR

Scrambled eggs, diced bacon and sausage, breakfast potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh Pico de Gallo, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

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POLICIES & FEES Food and beverage must be purchased and served by the hotel. Printed menus are for general reference; our event staff would be happy to customize menus to meet your specific needs. Due to health codes, no food or beverage may be brought into the hotel or conference center from an outside source. (Commercially-prepared wedding desserts and pre-approved food items are an exception.) Due to health codes, guests are not permitted to take any food or beverages outside of the facility. Every menu item prepared in our kitchen is handled with extreme consideration of allergies; however, we are not a licensed allergen-free kitchen.

Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead is not responsible for the loss or damage of any item(s) brought into the hotel or conference center. The guest assumes all responsibility for any damage or loss to the hotel as a result of any person attending the function. All costs are subject to a 22% service charge and current state sales tax. (Alcohol is subject to additional state sales tax.) All decorations must be pre-approved by the event coordinator prior to arrival. NO confetti, glitter, or streamers are permitted.

Menu pricing is subject to change.

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MOORHEAD AREA CONFERENCE CENTER AT COURTYARD® FARGO MOORHEAD 1080 28th Avenue South | Moorhead, MN 56560 218.284.5024 | Marriott.com/FARCY MoorheadAreaConferenceCenter.com