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1 Weddings Wedding Celebrations at the Adam W. Herbert University Center Nestled in the University of North Florida s thousand-acre nature preserve, the Herbert University Center offers a quiet sanctuary in a convenient location for your wedding day. Our all-inclusive packages make planning your special day simple, while our commitment to customer service ensures an extraordinary experience for you and your guests Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, Florida (904)

2 Wedding Packages All packages include: Reception room Bride and groom dressing rooms Tables and standard banquet chairs Dance floor Eight hours of rental time (includes setup time, four-hour reception and load-out time) Tables for cake display, sign-in/place cards, gifts, DJ, and bride and groom Champagne toast Service on china Cake cutting service White or ivory standard linens and choice of standard napkin color Dedicated catering manager Complimentary tasting and consultation with chef Contemporary Wedding Brunch $ 51 per guest (available for events that end no later than 2 p.m.) Fresh pastries and scones Display of fresh sliced fruit Scrambled eggs Chicken cordon bleu Herb roasted chicken Applewood smoked bacon Country ham Country sausage patties French toast Home-style potatoes with peppers and onions Hot Buffet select four Hash browns Garlic mashed potatoes Roasted asparagus with Hollandaise Mini crab cakes with cajun remoulade Mini quiches Coffee station assorted herbal teas, orange juice, iced water Cake-cutting service Champagne toast Omelette Station (add $8 per guest + Chef fee) Peppers, onions, ham, sausage, mushrooms, Swiss, cheddar and provolone cheeses, diced tomato, salsa

3 Classic Wedding Buffet $ 50 per guest Cocktail Hour Fruit and cheese display Chicken marsala Chicken dijon Chicken piccata Beef burgundy Rosemary pork loin Baked rigatoni Dinner Garden salad Entrée choice of two Cheese lasagna Bean cassoulet Chef s ratatouille London broil flank steak (add $1 per person) Wild rice pilaf Garlic mashed potatoes Rosemary red skin potatoes Jasmine rice Steamed broccoli Vegetable and starch choice of three Iced water, iced tea, coffee service Cake-cutting service Champagne toast Steamed vegetable blend Roasted cauliflower Sautéed green beans

4 Beef empanadas Mini pinwheel sandwiches Spicy southwest chicken egg rolls with ranch dip Franks in puff pastry with pineapple jalapeño ketchup Mini vegetable spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce Deluxe Wedding Buffet $ 63 per guest Cocktail Hour Deluxe fruit and cheese display Passed Hors d oeuvres select three Baby quiche (mushroom, cheese, spinach) BBQ meatballs Spanakopita Hummus shooter with crudité garnish Bite-size pizzas Dinner Salad select one Mixed green salad with romaine, red onions, tomatoes, croutons and creamy ranch dressing Classic Caesar salad with romaine, Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing Spinach and strawberry salad with raspberry vinaigrette Boursin chicken Greek chicken Lemon grilled chicken Chicken cordon bleu Wild rice pilaf Garlic mashed potatoes Steamed jasmine rice Rosemary roasted potatoes Candied butternut squash Entrée choice of two Vegetable and starch choice of three Iced water, iced tea, coffee service Cake-cutting service Champagne toast Maple glazed salmon Braised short rib Tortellini Alfredo with peas and prosciutto Roasted brussels sprouts Sautéed vegetable blend Green bean amandine Steamed vegetable blend Roasted asparagus

5 Formal Plated Dinner $ 65 per guest Beef empanadas Mini pinwheel sandwiches Spicy southwest chicken egg rolls with ranch dip Franks in puff pastry with pineapple jalapeño ketchup Mini vegetable spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce Cocktail Hour Deluxe fruit and cheese display Passed Hors d oeuvres select three Baby quiche (mushroom, cheese, spinach) BBQ meatballs Spanakopita Hummus shooter with crudité garnish Bite-size pizzas Dinner Salad select one Mixed green salad with romaine, red onions, tomatoes, croutons and creamy ranch dressing Classic Caesar salad with romaine, Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing Spinach and strawberry salad with raspberry vinaigrette Caprese Salad with heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil with a balsamic glaze (+$1) Wedge Salad with blue cheese crumbles, praline bacon, roasted tomatoes, scallions, Parmesan, croutons, blue cheese vinaigrette (+$1) Boursin chicken Greek chicken Lemon grilled chicken Entrée select two for your guests choose from Green bean amandine Roasted asparagus Steamed vegetable blend Sautéed vegetable blend Candied butternut squash Vegetable and starch choice of two Chicken cordon bleu Maple glazed salmon Braised short ribs Rosemary roasted potatoes Garlic mashed potatoes Steamed jasmine rice Wild rice pilaf Iced water, iced tea, coffee service Cake-cutting service Champagne toast

6 Four-Hour Bar Services Beer, Wine, Soda $24 per guest Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Bass Ale, Corona, Stella Artois, Regional Craft Beer Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, White Zinfandel Pepsi-brand soft drinks Champagne Brunch Bar $19 per guest (available for brunch events only) Mimosas, Kir Royal, Bellini, Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, White Zinfandel Pepsi-brand soft drinks Add Bloody Mary drinks for an additional $2 per guest Full Bar $28 per guest Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Bass Ale, Corona, Stella Artois Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, White Zinfandel Smirnoff Vodka, Cruzan, Gordon s Gin, Two Fingers Tequila, Jim Beam Bourbon, Canadian Club Whiskey and Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Top Shelf Bar $30 per guest Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Bass Ale, Corona, Stella Artois Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, White Zinfandel Smirnoff Vodka, Malibu Coconut Rum, Gordon s Gin, Two Fingers Tequila, Jim Beam Bourbon, Canadian Club Whiskey and Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Tito s Vodka, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Tanqueray Gin, 901 Tequila, Maker s Mark Bourbon, Crown Royal Whiskey and Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch *Please add a bartender fee of $80 per bartender (one bartender is required per 75 guests)

7 Ceremony Site Our charming covered terrace overlooking the lake is the perfect backdrop for your vows. $500 Additional Services White Folding Chairs Upgrade from the banquet chairs for your ceremony and/or reception. $2 each LCD Projector Available with HDMI or VGA connection. $150 Accent Lighting Add a touch of color with our customized LED lighting packages. $100 Kids Meals (select one) Chicken tenders and french fries, macaroni and cheese and green beans or pasta with side of marinara sauce, all served with a fresh fruit cup. $10 each Event Information and Herbert University Center Policies Save the Date Once availability is confirmed, your date will be put on a complimentary hold for up to two weeks. Upon receipt of the initial deposit and signed contract, the Herbert University Center will consider the reservation confirmed. Decorating, Setup and Breakdown Clients and/or their decorators will have access to the room to decorate three hours prior to their event time. All decorations must be removed at the conclusion of the reception. Deposits and Payments All deposits are nonrefundable. The payment schedule for weddings is as follows: Initial deposit: room fee Six months prior to event: 50% of total estimated costs One month prior to event: 100% of estimated costs Payments may be made via cash, credit card or money order. Personal checks are not accepted. Any additional costs incurred during the event will be billed to the host at the conclusion of the event. Minimum Requirements All wedding events are required to meet a minimum number of guests. Reserving the Board of Trustees Room requires a minimum of 50 guests; the Grand Banquet Hall requires a minimum of 150 guests. Children are not included in this minimum count. If your final guest count is fewer than the minimum for the room, you will be charged for the minimum.

8 Please plan accordingly with vendors. You should work through your event coordinator for any arrangements regarding vendors needs, deliveries, set-up and break-down. If you would like additional time to set up your room, an additional fee of a half-day room rental will be charged. Food and Beverage Services The Herbert University Center does not allow any outside catering with the exception of a wedding cake. All alcoholic beverages must be provided by Herbert University Center catering services. No other alcoholic beverages may be brought into, served or consumed on premises. The Herbert University Center staff have the right to refuse beverage service to any guest for any reason. Menu selections are due to your event coordinator three months prior to your event, and a final guest count is due one month prior to your event. Hosts of parties selecting more than one entrée for plated meals must provide an exact count of each entrée and place cards denoting each guest s choice. Kid s Meals Guests under 12 years of age may be served children s meals at a cost of $10 per child. Vendor Meals If you would like your vendors to go through the buffet line or receive a plated meal, please include them in your guest count. Boxed lunch options are available for $11.50 each. Cancellations The initial deposit is nonrefundable. If cancellation is made 30 or more business days from the event, the Herbert University Center will retain the secondary deposit. If cancellation is received within 30 business days of the event, the host will be responsible for payment of the total estimated costs. Additional Information Hosts, please plan to provide the following: wedding officiant (for ceremony), dayof coordinator, wedding cake, decorator, decorations, DJ or other entertainment. Our wedding gift to you No gratuity or service fees! Please contact the Adam W. Herbert University Center at (904) to schedule an appointment Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, Florida (904)